Progress In Chile

This morning as the kids are getting ready for school, I'm checking my emails, fb, blog, etc....I'm watching the today show and an update on the Chile Copper Mine Collapse is aired.  On Aug 5, 2010 a Chile Copper Mine collapsed trapping 33 miners.  All are alive but trapped possibly until Christmas.  Today's report said that the tunnel being drilled has reached the half way point.  Very good news!  And way ahead of schedule.   All miners seem to be in good health and good spirits.  As the mine rescue operations are taking place, family and friends are interacting with their loved one thru letters and live camera feed.  I've posted some picts to put a smile on your face!

Drilling

News that all 33 miners are alive and well has arrived.

Interacting by camera with Mine Officials, Family, & Friends

As the progress in Chile continues, so should our prayers for Camp Hope.  Pray that the Rescue Teams will have a clear mind so that their job is done to the highest capabilities with minimum mistakes.  Pray that families and friends at Camp Hope will draw strength from each other and the daily communication that comes from underground.  Pray that the trapped miners will be mentally and physically healed, as this is a very long process and will take toll on their body, mind, and spirit.  Pray for Patience, as it will be required among all.

And overall...Pray for all our miners.  That they are working in a safe conditions, well monitored and regulated.  That good decisions are made my federal/state inspectors, mine owners, mine management and employees.

Kris' Mine Rescue Trainer Danny sent this to me a while back and it has been posted on my frig for a while now.  Thought my coal family might like it as well.

COAL MINER’S WIFE

Everyday is the same, for a coal miner’s wife.

Alarm goes off, time to get up. Start another day in your life.

Gather his clothes, fix his bucket or more.

Before you know it, you’re there at the door.

With a hug and an extra kiss, he’s off on  his way.

Leaving to work again, for another long tiresome day.

As you watch him get in his vehicle, then pull from the drive.

You can’t help but wonder, “Will I get to again see him alive?

He travels down the shaft, of that deep dark hole.

Dark enough, for only a mole.

So you go on with your tasks, all through the day.

You catch yourself at times, just to stop and pray.

“Lord protect him in the mines, hide him inside your mighty hand.

Because I sure love him, and want to see him home again.”

So don’t take it for granite, when he returns home through your door.

It’s only the grace of God, that we’re together once more.

Written by Elisabeth James          Feb. 27,2006