"Alive and well"

Saturday was a long day as we awaited any kind of word from Chile. Around 10:30 p.m my father in law Dave (living in UT) called and informed us that on the news they had announced that all of the missionaries had reported and were accounted for.
It was still so surreal for me, so much to take in, yet the only type of confirmation that we were going to have at this time. YEAH !!!! That was great news, but there's just that reserved, can't wait to hear from HIM feeling. What a helpless feeling I had, so far away. I think that's the only way to describe it, as a parent your instinct wants to take over and I couldn't. Wondering if without electricity what today would bring email or not and it was a FABULOUS monday!!
He sent email " I'm alive and well" he stated :) my heart was beating so fast when I saw his name on the address bar I couldn't get it open fast enough.
He said he actually heard the quake coming before it hit, it was that loud & it sounded like a semi truck coming through, he doesn't think he'll ever be able to forget it. They are blessed they have water but on day 3 without electricity and confined to their home which is right in Santiago.
I feel so very blessed that he is safe and alive.