We wanted all of you to know the latest news we've received about Vijay, the little Indian boy who's been lost in the mountains. We've all been on a roller coaster here, as we've received what might be good news, and then bad news again.
As of today, Vijay's family has given up the village-to-village search they've been conducting as they haven't been able to find him, and it's not productive anymore. Instead, they have placed his picture in the paper with a phone number to call in case anyone recognizes him.
The hard truth is, he's been missing for five days now, and while there's always hope, his family fears that he has either been killed by panthers or has been taken by a family or business and forced into child labor, which sometimes happens around here. Resolution could be weeks or even months away.
This is such a profoundly sad and anxious time in their lives. Those of you who are praying people, please pray for peace and sustained faith for this family during their own 'valley of the shadow.' Their little world is watching them, wondering what will happen and what they'll do next. Their neighbors believe all this has happened because they are under a curse.
We believe differently and long for comfort and supernatural peace for them. And, of course, we pray for the return of little Vijay. Please continue to lift these people up. Thank you.
Hi, Hannah --
ReplyDeleteThis morning as I was getting ready for work (before the recent updates) little Vijay was on my heart... I'll continue to pray for him and for his family.
How old is he?
Thirteen years old.
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