As promised, and uploaded with permission from the men. They are healthy and receive food and other items needed as well as medical care.
Over the course of the week I was granted the opportunity to meet with the men. While they are understandably disappointed in the length of time that they have been stranded in Yap, they are in as good of spirits as one might or could expect. They are managing with what little supplies they have, including making a flash light for emergencies and sewing bags for sale during the Canoe Festival. The money they made was used to buy supplies.
There is still no official word as to the disposition of the men. There are boundless rumors, of course. Some rumors include relocating the men off-island as they are illegally in FSM. It is a very complicated situation, and the UN refugee representatives are back on island to interview again for consideration of refugee status. A long process, indeed.
On my last visit yesterday, they made me roti and samosa. It was good to spend even a little time with them to let them know they are not forgotten and many people on Yap are trying to make things as humanly comfortable for them as possible while they await their fate.
Please remember them in your prayers.
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