My brother in-law along with his wife and 4 young children, the oldest being 10 and their youngest being just 3 years old were trapped under the rubble of their apartment building since 5am Monday February 6th, 2023. Aid workers didn’t reach them until February 7th 1pm.
Aid workers were able to finally rescue my sister in-law Meryem and two of their children Lale 9 and Suheyl 3 to safety after working over 10 hours. Unfortunately, by the time they reached my brother in-law and his daughters Bahar 10 and Fariheh 7 they confirmed they have passed away. My brother in law and his family left Afghanistan to escape the cruelty of the Taliban so that he may build a better life for his children in Turkey, only to be faced by this devastating tragedy.
My sister in-law is in the ICU in Ankara, the doctors had to amputate her leg. Their daughter Lale and son Suheyl also needed surgery. My husband is currently in Diyabakir Turkey, with his niece Lale 9 who is in the ICU. She’s had two surgeries to try and save her left leg from amputation. Doctors are waiting for signs of improvement after her last surgery and have given us until February 13. Our nephew Suhyel 3 was transported from Adiyaman hospital to Ankara for surgery but we have not been successful in locating him, we have no leads as to where he can be.
We will be using these funds to help my sister in-law Meryem and her two surviving children Lale 9 and Suheyl 3 with housing, food, medical expenses and everything else they will need. Meryem has a long road to recovery with her leg being amputated, I am hoping these funds will ease some of Meryems worries and allow her to heal and focus on her surviving children.
Please keep my family and all those effected in your prayers.
