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The tsunami of 2004 was the result of the second strongest earthquake ever recorded. The province of Aceh in Indonesia was the hardest hit area of any in southeast Asia. Over 125,000 Acehnese were killed and that many more were missing. Compassion Frisco was formed as a humanitarian agency to work among the tsunami survivors. Mayor Simpson and the city council sent a proclamation to the mayor of Banda Aceh declaring our city's sympathy, and affirming Compassion Frisco as an organization wanting to provide long term service with partners there. Compassion Frisco was birthed out of Preston Trail Community Church. Over the past four years teams have gone to work with partners on the ground there in wholistic community development, empowering women, medical care, trauma counseling and athletics. For the next two weeks John Taylor and Dudley Raymond will be in Aceh to oversee the installation of complex playground equipment to be installed in a new park in Banda Aceh. The equipment was bought and shipped to Aceh from the states. Pray for them in these efforts.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Hi all,

We arrived in Moscow an hour early - yeah - now we have a 2 1/2 hour layover! Singapore Air is fabulous in service - the seats are a bit hard, but we were able to get some sleep. On to Singapore in a bit - 10 more hours - then a couple puddlejumpers. Wish we had some time here in Moscow - wierd to be here and not be able to explore this part of the World. Have a wonderful Sunday!

John
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  1. UnknownApril 27, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Hey Dudley,
    The blog is working at work, but not at home on our computer. I am praying for you both and for your mission. Molly had her baby Sunday at 7:10 AM. Lots of excitement around here!! The kids have their TAKS tests tomarrow, keep them in your prayers.
    I love you and I miss you, though I am getting alot of reading done.
    Bridget

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  2. UnknownApril 27, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Hey dad,
    Its Heidi. We all did well in gymnastics today TAKS is tomorrow for tucker and me. I also have one on Wendsday. AHHHHH!!! Mom is soooo lovey dovy to the baby (watch out ;) O yeah and Cooper let the Gymnastics Teacher hold him today. nudge nudge wink wink!!!

    Love Ya Like Always,
    Heidi

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  3. Paul BApril 28, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    John and Dudley, I trust you arrived in BA safely. I'm praying for both of you to experience divine power and joy as you serve there. Completing the playground will be the signature of CF on the letter of love we've been writing to the Acehnese for the last 4 years. Thanks for signing so well!!! Paul Basden

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