Letter

Today my parents recieved a letter. This is what it says:
"The headlines on April 11, 2011 read "Murder Rate in Juarez Has Dropped in 2011; Ministry Believes Prayer Has Helped". We believe that prayer is making a difference, and we would like to ask you to join us, and the others around the world that are praying for our city!

In January 2008, the cartel wars in Meixco boldly moved into the border city of Juarez. Before that time we had a murder rate of approximately 300 people a year, which was considered high even for a city of 1,5 million people. Juaerz was considered a somewhat dangerous place. Since then the murder rate has skyrocketed.

In 2008, there were 1,653 murders which was 551% higher than the previous year. In 2009 there were 2,626 murders. In August of that year Juarez was named the "Most Violent City in the World" - more violent than cities in war zones!

And last year, in 2010, there were 3,111 murders in the city! In February 2010 it became known as the "Murder Capital of hte World". Ciudad Juarez now holds the world record for homicides per capita. The city surpasses war sone death tolls, and makes it seem in effect, like a war zone. There were so many murders in Juarez, Mexcio, last year that it is also now called "Death City" and "Murder City".

But this year the trend has taken a downturn and we want that to continue! Would you pray with us that the enemy's grasp on Juarez would be broken and that the city would become known as the "City of Peace" and the "City of Light"? Please continue to pray for hte safety of all those who minister in dangerous situations here are around the world."

Although this letter is supposed to be uplifting, my dad's exact words were "Why would they send this to US?" and my mom said something like, "Oh and by the way Kelsey, thanks for picking the most dangerous city in the world :)" The crazy thing is this does not scare me at all. I am more nervous about other things than spending 3 months in "Death City". But I do ask you to pray for my entire team as we face this city and its problems.

8 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!