First I wanted to thank everyone who has asked about them because today when I got a suprise phone call (evidently the internet is back on in Egypt) it was wonderful to tell them that "everyone is worried, everyone is praying, everyone is asking about you."
Our connection was not clear at all, but I wanted to convey what I heard from Heba:
They are OK.
The seminary is OK.
They are very worried with how this situation will resolve.
The kids are scared and they're trying to avoid watching too much news.
They are holed up in their apartment and running out of supplies.
Yet they have received deliveries of food and blankets. Heba says she has no idea who is providing these supplies and how they are making deliveries. (>>Please see Heba's clarification in the comments section.)
Magdi and the boys join the men on night patrol to protect the building.
Evidently, Mubarrek is telling people that they must go back to work tomorrow. (I believe Heba is an English teacher and also a host to visitors from outside the country.) She's worried because her commute is through the square and things have turned violent. (Mubarrek has called out his thugs--my words, not hers.) She's trying to decide what to do. Mubarrek says that people who don't report to work will be docked pay.
Heba asks this: She asks if we would all pray. If we could arrange prayer groups and prayer chains. I told her that I would convey this message.
Thanks so much to all. If you'd like to leave a message here that shows your support, I know it would be greatly appreciated.
Peace . Love . Joy . Blessings . Change . Do the right thing . Be kind . Help one another.
Love, T
