Local Parents Of Son, Daughter In Nepal During Earthquake Speak Out
By Diana Rocco
HATBORO, Pa., (CBS) -- The earthquake aftermath in Nepal may be a world away, but the devastation has never been closer to home for the Rogers family in Hatboro.
"We do pray, we pray a lot," said Valerie Rogers.
"We believe the Lord's in charge," said Ned Rogers.
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Their two oldest children, Kent and Nadine, are missionaries in a village outside of Kathmandu. They run two orphanages and care for more than 20 children in addition to their own families for more than a decade.
"We know they are okay and they are not even injured. But we still have a feeling of anxiety because we can't talk to them," said Valerie.
Their homes were spared, but structural damage has them sleeping outside under tarps with most of their neighbors.
"Our biggest fear for them is the water situation, the lack of water and disease," said Ned.
Since Saturday the only communication the Rogers have had with them are a few Facebook messages from one of the older children with Laura, the Rogers' youngest daughter.
"We've had a few posts on Facebook," said Ned.
Internet and cell phone service is scarce. The Rogers fear drinking water won't be available because of damaged roads and trucks that bring it in. Aftershocks plague the villages and disease is rampant.
"This is just an unbelievable disaster for them and we must remember them and try to help them," said Valerie.
They're now looking forward to that very first phone call.