Are We There Yet???

"If I never again hear the word "influenza", it will be too soon!!!" Between the precautions of the WHO, the exaggerated US media and the natural human tendency to panic in the face of the unknown, Mexico has become an incubator of varied thoughts and emotions, ranging from conspiracy theories to end of the world predictions. The inconsistencies are confusing. Bible studies and music practices are canceled for fear of contacting the flu, yet these same people leave their residential businesses open, which exposes their whole family to handfuls of people every hour coming in and out of their home. Report after report states the ineffectiveness of paper-thin cloth masks, yet taxi drivers refuse to accept clients who do not don such a mask. Nation-wide, schools are closed and all public gatherings are banned, including religious services, yet people gather at grocery stores, banks, and other necessary places of service. Growing a bit tired of the masquerade, I was pleasantly surprised at the "almost" normal attendance we had for our "banned" Sunday Celebration this morning. We had a wonderful morning of worship to the One who is in control!! Malcolm was able to express the importance of obeying the laws of God over the laws of man. Fittingly, our guest speaker, Pedro Morin, an old friend from our Mexico City work 20 years ago, spoke from the book of Revelation chapter 6. Wars have always been, and will continue to be. Sickness, hunger and injustices have always been and will continue to be. Death, famine, plagues and earthquakes have always been and will continue to be. BUT those of the Lamb can take heart. We are not without hope. We are not walking in despair. We are represented by the ONE who can stand before our God. As our representative, we are able to stand firm in the face of all that may befall us--Truly, it was a morning of encouragement as we professed our faith in the One who has control.
...So, how has your week been in your part of the world??

My skepticism is a bit "tongue in cheek", but good things have come out of the "world-wide" panic. We have continued to have several of our studies. Our Tuesday evening study was full and lively, as always. We have gotten to enjoy a few impromptu visits through the week as all teachers are enjoying their "crisis holiday". God has given us several situations where we have been able to minster to the hurting. We have also enjoyed several afternoons out at Miramar soaking up some sun and enjoying the beauty of God's peaceful creation. Logan has continued his home schooling, but loves to spend time at Miramar. There is so much for an "almost eight year old" boy to do there. I think he's hoping that things will never get back to normal so that he can have more time at Miramar!!!

We appreciate the many e-mails voicing your concerns for the health of our family. It's nice to know we are being thought of and prayed for during this time. We hope that we are on the decline of the panic. School is scheduled to start again on the 6th. Hopefully that will not be postponed. We trust that you and your families are doing well. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Until next week,
Bernard, Logan and Alicia Krogsgaard