Our Last Days in Madagascar
We are starting to think that Madagascar does not want us to leave! We have been planning to leave the country on April 1, but this past Saturday the President of Madagascar gave a nationally televised address about the state of COVID-19 across the country. In his statement, he declared that the only international airport in the country that has been open (Nosy Be) will be closed from March 27. The virus is beginning to spread across the island, and there is evidence of the South African variant here. They are closing the country, and we are not sure when they will open it again. The President said 15 days, but he also said that last year, and 15 days turned into 5 months. So we quickly called the airline and, thankfully, changed our flight to March 25. So now we are leaving in 3 days!

We have moved out of our house, and we are (mostly) packed, so it’s not too much trouble to leave a week early. The hardest part is that we have had to quarantine these past few weeks, so we have not gotten to say proper good-byes to our Malagasy friends and neighbors. It is hard for all of us to not be able to leave the way we want to, by giving a culturally appropriate farewell to the place we have called home for the past eight years. We pray that our Nosy Be family will understand.

We would ask that you please pray for our family during this transition. For safety on the roads and in the air; for good health and clean COVID tests on Tuesday; for quarantine-modified good-byes; for the stress and anxiety that comes with moving 6 people, 1 baby, 1 dog, and 20 pieces of luggage half-way around the world; and, mostly, that we would remember to trust in God and rest in His promises.

Continued prayers from us! So sorry the goodbye can’t be what you want. We understand how difficult that is. Praying for safety and that you feel God’s hand upon you along the way and in the months to come. Much love and a happy birthday to Keely.
Love,
Angie (and family)
On Mon, Mar 22, 2021, 11:19 AM The McReynolds Tribe wrote:
> McReynolds Tribe posted: ” We are starting to think that Madagascar does > not want us to leave! We have been planning to leave the country on April > 1, but this past Saturday the President of Madagascar gave a nationally > televised address about the state of COVID-19 across the count” >
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Thanks, Mayles! We’re bummed b/c we were going to do one last Sakatia trip this week so Hudson could remember swimming with the turtles 😦
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Bryan, Rebe and kiddos,
We will be remembering you to the Father who has promised His care and faithfulness. We understand transitions and have had to pack up quickly a time or two ourselves.
Praying you can safely and distancely say some good goodbyes. (Is distancely even a word!)
Sending love and traveling hugs.
Sue and John Burch
2100 Willow Chase Ct Tucker, GA 30084
404 863 7624 – John 404 863 8116 – Sue
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Thanks for your prayers, John and Sue!
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Praying! Be safe! God bless you and keep you!
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Thanks, Steve and Sharon… the church building hasn’t started yet, but it is happening. I will keep you posted as I hear/see of progress
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Praying at Town North!
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Thank you!
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You have been on our hearts & the Harding’s have been praying for you all. We continue to lift you up! Love & Blessings, Jennifer, Andrew, Will & Sam
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Thanks, Hardings! We will see you in June, God willing…
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Brian and Rebe
Praying your exit strategy is progressing as planned! Hoping to hear of no delay and all is well! Look to Jesus first… He Never fails!
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We have been praying for you all this week and will pray throughout today as you begin your journey. May the Lord continue what He has started through you in Madagascar.
Ellen Lee Sent from my iPhone
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Thanks, Ellen! We are so glad to be back in TX
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