We’re hearing interesting reports about how people on the home front are preparing for war, like renaming foods, etc. We aren’t experiencing any of that ‘patriotism’ although most of us check CNN regularly for the latest news.
Even so, we’re busy planning emergency contingencies here at Dakar Academy. They’ve never had any plans like this, so the input of all of us from ICA is proving useful. We don’t really expect to have to evacuate, or to have any problems if/when war breaks out. Senegal is very calm; Dakar has had 2 anti-war demonstrations that were peaceful and poorly attended. President Wade of Senegal has been one of President Bushes’ advisors throughout this whole process. We expect to be as safe as you are.
We join with you today in praying for wisdom for those who are making this decision and for those who will be implementing it on the front lines.