Our prayers are also with the people of Iran
who experienced a severe earthquake today.
Because of its depth
and
the fact that
the epicenter was in
a large unpopulated area
the number of deaths
was less than expected.
As thankful as we are for
the reduced number of deaths,
this does not minimize
in any way
the pain and fear
currently being experienced.
Sending our love and prayers
can be a way of easing that pain
and helping the people of Iran
to know that they
are not alone.