Saturday, March 17, 2007

Update on Doc Taylor and Pat

This was posted on my cousin Selinda's blog. She is serving in Africa as well.

Another Traumatic Event

I wish I could say that all was well in Swaziland, but I can't.
Indeed it is better for some than others, unfortunately I bring some
not-so-happy news after talking with Dave and Pat Taylor this
morning. About 2 am this past Monday morning the same two men, that
broke into the Taylor's house, ransacked it and tried to kill Dave
about 2 1/2 weeks ago, returned for another round. They broke
through the security bars on the office window and cleaned out what
was accessable. Then being unable to get to the rest of the house
because of a new security gate in the hallway, the men went back
outside and came in through the security bars in the spare bedroom
window. Their second entry woke the Taylors up and Dave looked
through the keyhole in the door and saw a shadow. At that he told
Pat to phone the neighbours for help and he no sooner got his
shoulder to the door when the men, using a crowbar, tried to get into
their bedroom. Both of them screamed as much as they could for help
and when the men couldn't get in, they gave up and ran off.
The Taylors were just dealing with the first traumatic situation and
now have another one on top. At this they have packed what
possessions they have left and are flying for Canada tomorrow morning
(March 15). How can one feel safe in their own home after all this
and with those men still on the loose. No one can blame them for
this, but it hurts to see them go under such conditions. They need
our prayers now more than ever before. Thank you for praying for
them these past few weeks and thank you for continuing to lift them
up in prayer. Pray for speedy healing from emotional wounds and also
pray for safe flights/travels. I forwarded notes I received about
people praying for them and they were encouraged by the number of
people praying for them.

1 comments:

Angela said...

oh-my heart breaks for them! I am glad they are coming back to Canada for renewal. Wow...speechless...I'll be praying for them.