Posted By Russ Emerson on December 12, 2010 at 4:08 pm
My cousin Judy and her husband David have lived in Tampico, Mexico, for something like 20 years. They went as missionaries, and support themselves by ranching.
With the spread of narco-terror violence throughout Mexico, we here have become increasingly concerned about Judy and David’s well-being.
Today we heard from Judy’s sister — short version: Judy got out, and David is the last American remaining in Tampico.
I’ll quote her email in full.
I just got off the phone with my sister, Judith. She escaped Mexico early Saturday and is in the USA at my brother’s home. PLEASE pray for the safety of her husband, David, while he is still there and then his safe passage sometime this week. He is expecting to fly the ranch’s small plane to join his family, but, he cannot leave until a bit more business is handled. Their accountant was kidnapped last week and Judith and David are/were the last Americans in Tampico — everyone had already left. The narcos are DEADLY serious about pursuing sources of money and are not above any means to get some. Fortunately, their 3 kids (senior in college, senior in high school and sophomore in high school) are at USA schools and are very safe. Judith wasn’t able to get out many possessions and has no idea if she will ever see their Tampico home/belongings again. They will work on locating housing and employment after Christmas time. They are thankful for God’s protection thus far and ask us to continue to pray until David is safely in the USA.
Lots for which to pray! Please pass this along to all of your prayer warriors.
Angela
Mexico is doomed. I hope the Powers That Be here realize we’re about to have our own hemisphere’s version of Somalia on our border.
Monday update: Cousin Judy adds:
The accountant has been released. He was just tied up and blindfolded for four days, and hit. But, he was released [Sunday.]
Update, 12/24: David made it out a couple of days ago.
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