UPDATE on my sister's son. There is hope.

[graywarrior]

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http://www.novanewsnow.com/section/2013-02-18/article-3179752/Rescue-teams-search-through-the-night/1





WOODS HARBOUR — People quietly filed into Calvary United Baptist Church in Woods Harbour on Monday evening as a powerful northwest wind shrieked around corners, sending snow to sting the eyes and face.

Two by two, or in small groups, they came. Mothers, fathers, the elderly and high school friends of the missing fishermen.

They came to pray. They came to hope for a miracle.

Pastor Phil Williams shovelled and salted and turned up the lights at the end of a harrowing day as people came from communities far beyond Woods Harbour.

Late in the afternoon, the emergency pagers worn by volunteer firefighters in the community went off. A dispatcher’s voice was heard next, announcing the prayer vigil.

And just before 6 p.m., the church bell began to peal, as if to summon people from one end of the village to the other.

Inside the sanctuary, one Bible passage that was repeated over and over was Psalm 46, verse 1.

“God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in time of trouble,” Williams said as people took their seats.

“The prayer vigil is to inspire people to come together. It’s such a tragic time.

“The boys have not yet been found, and as a community we’re rallying together and supporting one another and praying that somehow they will be found.”

Most villagers referred to the missing fishing crew as “the boys” or “the kids.” One of them is in his early 30s, with the remainder not yet out of their 20s. Some have young children.

“We will be here as long as people are coming and going,” Williams said.

Some folks prayed out loud, others quietly from their seats. There was to be a sacred song or two.

The pastor had visited with family members Monday and said the information coming to them is very limited.

“We do not know any more,” he said. “Just pray for a miracle.”

Woods Harbour fisherman Davis Nickerson attended the prayer vigil.

“The community is in a very solemn mood, yet they’re very hopeful,” he said.

“We can’t give up hope. We’re praying for a miracle here. We’re hopeful these boys will be found.”

Everyone stopping by the general store in Woods Harbour spoke of the tragedy.

“They’re all sad,” said store owner and local municipal councillor George El-Jakl. “They’re all looking for a miracle to happen. We are all praying.

“I came to this community from far away and (now) they are my family. I’ve seen those kids around my store. I know them all.”

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1. Thank you, graywarrior.

No words.

Just thoughts of peace and strength to all affected.

[a la izquierda]

2. Oh no.

I hope everything works out okay. Hugs to you and your family.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thank you, my dear gray, for this poignant bit of writing...

I continue to hold the good thought...

[In_The_Wind]

4. may all souls be found alive and brought home safely

so sorry graywarrior

[nolabear]

5. Oh, my dear. I have no words. Sending hope and love.

[Tsiyu]

6. Not the praying sort

but my thoughts are with "the boys" and all who love them...

[agracie]

7. Hoping... nt

[Sekhmets Daughter]

8. I so wish words were adequate to provide

the hope, peace and comfort you and your sister need at this time. Be brave, graywarrior, all else flows from that.

[sheshe2]

9. There are no words really, but you are in my thoughts, graywarrior. nt

[union_maid]

10. I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this

I hope things turn out well and the boys are found.

[ismnotwasm]

11. I hope with all my heart

That a miracle does indeed happen if that's what it takes.

[Flaxbee]

12. Oh damn, graywarrior.

All of my hugs, vibes, and concern going to you and your family. I so hope your nephew is OK.

[sheshe2]

13. Thank you for the newest update...

There is hope, and it sounds like they have stepped up efforts and will search through the night. I am sending you every positive vibe I have. I wish you and your family, peace of mind, graywarrior.

[babylonsister]

14. gray,

add my voice as a friend. I don't have any 'good' words, just know you're in my heart and I'm sending positive vibes as well.