All Eyes on Chile--Amazing & Awesome!

(Forgive me if I repeat myself here, I'm extremely tired. But I just had to get up and write about this while it was happening, it's awesome!)

All eyes on Chile.......

1,500 journalists, 300 media outlets, 39 countries....

Yes, indeed, all eyes are on Chili as I write.

33 miners have been trapped deep in the mountainside of a small town oustide Santiago, Chile--4 of them have successfully been rescued!

I watched #3 and #4 come up, 4 up, 29 to go.

I am crying tears of joy and awe--this is just AMAZING!

It isn't often that I am this proud to be a human being--but tonight, I am in awe of my fellow man. Literally.

The culmination of faith, hope, ingenuity and persistance is enabling these brave men to come back to the surface.

33 miners, trapped underground for 68 days....it's an absolute miracle any of them survived--it will be even more of a miracle if they continue to survive.

The world has been watching, and waiting with bated breath--and tonight is no different!

I think this story is the perfect combination of man power and God power! Men alone couldn't have survived this ordeal and men (and women) alone couldn't have come up with the brilliance of getting these 33 men out. It had to be God. But, I think even God needed man in this case. There's nothing that we can't do without God.

That is honestly my belief.

And even on days when I question Him, the moment I see things like this--it totally restores my faith!

This rescue is not happening by man alone--a lot of is science, engineering and good ole hard work. But a lot of it is the sheer work of God!

These 33 men, and everyone involved in getting them out alive, has been blessed by angels. Many, many angels. There is no other explanation for it than a butt load of angels who have been working tirelessly. Sincerely--all the science in the world is still backed by a Higher Power, in my humble opinion!

And like I said, I haven't been this proud to be a human being in a long time! This is the perfect example of mankind and God, working side by side--in brilliant, miraculous and powerful ways! Awesome!

I can't imagine what these men have been through. 68 days under ground, I hear they've been doing remarkably well given the circumstances. They've written letters home, had communication wtih the outside world--sang, drank water, had food and medication passed down to them through a tiny tube. It's just amazing what they've been through, I'm in awe!

The ride to the top is even more amazing. These men are literally being put into a Capsule and hoisted up through the mountain. The capsule is no bigger than the average sized man, and the miners have had to be on a liquid diet for about a week to ensure that they would fit in the capsule and not get nauseas while riding in it. See, I'm not the only one on a liquid diet, and this totally puts my reasons for that liquid diet, into perspective. But, I digress. In all honesty, they showed a replica of the Capsule on CNN and I gotta say--as much as these men want, need and deserve to be out--I'm thinking the 68 days UNDERground would be a lesser problem. That capsule is TINY--think of a pill that you take in the morning--that tiny capsule, that's literally what it is. And they're coming up in one of those. Through the dark and ruggid, tumble, rocky, dry, COLD hole. Did I mention COLD? It's all of 9* there in the tunnel and on the mining site. Burrr........

But they're doing it. One by one, four so far--they're rising to the surface.

The rescue will probably turn out to be the easy part. These men have got days and days of medical and psychological evaluation ahead of them. They are going to have to learn how to live again. Learn how to breathe fresh air again. Learn how to talk again and cope again with life ABOVE mine. Can you imagine?

One of them had only been a miner for five days before the accident and he's already said he's not going back into mining ever again---ya think? I wouldn't either. It'll be interesting to see how many of these miners don't go back into mining, and how many do. I honestly think it'll be about half and half.

It's a way of life, it's a good income and it's all most of these men have ever known. Of course, given the press deals, they may never have to work again. But, even so, I would not blame one of them if they didn't want to ever mine again.

This is just amazing--simply, truly amazing!

A real-life, nail-biting drama. 4 are up, Praise God! But, there's still 29 to go and there is still so much that could go wrong.

I sincerely think--and hope and pray--though, that all 29 of the remaining miners will come up safe and alive. If they've made it this far, I don't think science will fail them now--and quite obviously, God has a plan for these gentlemen--most definitely He does.

It's just amazing that they've survived, that they haven't begun to kill each other (literally) and that they're all coming up ALIVE.

They're shaved (they could shower a bit down there), wearing dark sun-like glasses (to protect their eyes from the blarring lights, after 68 days underground, their eyes are going to be extremely sensitive to light) and smiling! The anticipation, hope and relief on the faces of their relatives is just so inspiring.

Seeing them hug their loved ones for the first time in almost seventy days, it's just awesome!

Awesome, awesome, awesome I tell you.

I'm getting goosebumps every time one of them comes up......and here comes #5.

Oh man, this is so neat! I am so proud of these men, and all of the men and women who have worked night and day (literally) to get them up ahead of time. They didn't think they'd get them up until December...it's mid-October....for once, humans did something AHEAD of time! Amazing!

Sincerely, the goosebumps, hope, relief and elation I AM feeling is amazing! I am so happy for these men and their families....

it is my sincere hope and prayer that these men go on to lead happy, successful, sane and healthy lives. They have earned it.

This is the perfect example of just what the human spirit can endure.

It's amazing!

One of the rescued miners just said "this is an example that change can happen. When we all come together, we can make changes. I was with God, and I was with the Devil, but I held on and God won."

Isn't that terrific? Really.

I'm sure they were with the devil. I'm sure there were times in the past 68 days when they did turn on each other and start to go a little crazy. It's natural, human and expected. I'm sure they fought long and hard within themselves to KEEP going and NOT give up hope.

For the first 17 days, the world thought they were dead. But they weren't. They hung on!

Can you imagine all of the people involved in this rescue? Can you imagine the relationships that will change from this? And how they will change?

I'm sure a few of them will be divorced over this, and I'm sure a lot of them will be totally renewed and recommitted from this.

I'm sure they will go on, people will forget, but I personally will not.

This is one of those events that happen during one's life where you know exactly where you were when it did.

Me, I'm in my bedroom, typing this entry on a laptop.

I am so tired--not as tired as these miners are probably--but I worked a long day today. I didn't do back breaking work such as mining, but I worked long and I worked hard. I'm exhausted.

I need to sleep.

But, I'm not going to do that for a while, I want to see a few more miners come up. I won't stay up for all of them, I do need to rest. But, this is just too wonderful of a feeling--to miraculous of an event to turn off now.

They're interviewing one of the rescued miners right now--the first one pulled up and this is what he's saying...

"I've had a rough time, but I've learned wonderful things. Those of you who have the possibility of talking to your spouse, do it. I'm glad I went through this. I am so happy, I am emotional. It's good to be back up here. Love is the most powerful thing in the world and I am just so happy to be here."

Fabulous!

What an inspiration these men are!

Yes, all eyes are on Chili tonight, and they will be for a while.

I hope and pray--with all my heart--that the remaining miners are rescued successfully, without trouble or glitches.

I hope and pray--with all my heart--that each of them is healthy, sound and can return to their lives as they wish.

Whatever they want, I want for them.

What a feat! What a wonderful day in human kind! What a testament to the endurance of the human spirit! And most of all, what a testament to the POWER of GOD!

This is just incredible, and I could not be more proud than I am right now! Please, Lord, keep these miners safe. Continue to watch over them, bless them, be with them. They need You now, probably more than ever. The rescue will probably be the easy part. I hope it is. Please bless their families and make Your Presence known to them. Give them the courage to keep their faith in You, to never forget it was You who got them through this--and it was You who kept their families in tact. Protect and bless this special, once in a lifetime, one of a kind bond these men have formed. Let their mutual understanding of each other and friendship blossom! Let the remaining 29 get out alive, safe and fine.

And please, let the rest of us remember this moment. How amazing it feels to see Your work combined with our hope. How awesome it is be witnessing this!

Please bless it all!

Thank You for Your power, Your hope, Your faith in us, Your good work in us and Your willingness to speak and work through us when we allow You to do so!

Oh and please the Doctor tell me good news tomorrow too--I'd really like to eat again, when I want, what I want, and how I want. I eat healthy anyway, so help me out here, please. I'm leaning on You, Lord, and I know that together--we can do anything! Thank You for a lovely, blessed day--and the satisfaction of a job I love and family and friends!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)