Jos is returning somewhat to normal. We heard the beep beep of motorcycle taxis this afternoon. Our driver went off the compound and was able to get fuel. The market has some items, but prices are doubled on many items. There were not many trauma admissions to the hospital today. My day was slow, since I do mostly head and neck surgery. Most of the injuries have been orthopedic with gunshots to the extremities. I presume that victims with shots to the head and body have not survived long enough to get to the hospital.
We are still on a high level of alert and prepared to evacuate if things flare up again. There is currently a curfew from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am (sunsets at 6:30 and rises at 6:30). We here occasional shots fired in the distance. It sounds like the sporadic fireworks that go off the week before 4th of July, but there are no fireworks here. We are told that most of the shots are simply warning shots from the patrolling military units.
An emergency relief coaltion of multiple organizations has reported that up to 30,000 people have been displaced in Jos and are in need of food and water. Apparently relief efforts are being coordinated.
Our kids are tentatively scheduled to return to school Wednesday at 8:30 am. Evening events have been moved up or cancelled due to the curfew.
Continue to pray for peace between our Muslim and Christian neighbors. There is concern for more violence during upcoming Muslim holidays next week followed by Christmas two weeks later.
Michael Mitchell, MD
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I hear you are all being evac'd to Miango... I am thinking about you all constantly and I will continue to pray for your peace and safety. I wish I could give you all a hug! Love you guys!
Dear Michells
"Let not your heart be troubled.."
You are at the right time in the right place.God is with you!
Ady
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