Myrna: I hope that the riots soon settle down in England and don't start here, though they are predicted to do so. Are the horrible gang-related riots they are having in England close to any of Howard's family? And I hope you have seen the worst for this year! Are you faring well through all the storms, earthquakes, etc.?

Melanie: Howard's brother, Andrew lives near London, so yeah, he's near. Neil lives further north, so he's not. 

We were without power for about 21 hours. It has been restored, but the internet is still down.

We are doing okay. The power came on earlier. I have been outside with two men from church, and their chainsaws chopping up four trees and getting rid of the debris. We are finally done. The temperature outside was in the 70s, so it wasn't too hot. It's nice outside tonight. 

We are at an internet cafe for Mikaela's summer reading project and to see if Braden will email is while we are here.

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.
Melanie

Myrna: Thanks for putting my mind at ease. I have been worried and so has Dad. You certainly seem to attract bad weather and I have been in some of it with you. I just got Braden's letter at 8:25 p.m. here so you should also have it. I love you, both! We will keep praying.