Tough Day

      There was lots of activity on the river just outside our house today but not the usual fishing, playing and splashing.  Yesterday one of the boys from the station went missing while down at the river with his friends.  He was quite new to Rumginae and had come from the Highlands to live with his uncle and attend school here.  However, coming from the highlands meant that he was not familiar with the river and was not a confident swimmer.  He had made a good choice to stay on this bank while his friends went across the river but when they got back all that they found of him was his t-shirt.  A search started immediately and went through the night.  Of course our initial prayers were that he would be found safe, however following the night, we began to pray for the many people out in the river diving, trying to locate him, that they would be able to find him and bring closure for the family.
      It was a tough day with not much we could do except pray.  It has also helped to remind us of the possible danger and to re-impress upon the boys the importance of staying with a group and making sure that they are home when we have asked them to be.
     In talking with one of the other national moms, she said that an accident like this has not happened since they have lived on the station (about twelve years).   Happening at all is to often, especially for the mom who lost her son!
Mel for the Marshes