Posted: 04/25/2010 at 7:35am | IP Logged

Haitian missionary Nicole Lankford (right) - It’s just a blessing to be here with God's people to remember her. The church, not just here, but in America is standing up and doing what we're called to do in praying for her and remembering her.

Over 100 Show Up at Rally to Support Jailed Missionary to Haiti Laura Silsby

by Ty Brennan, KTVB NewsChannel 7

BOISE, ID - Laura Silsby has been inside a Haiti prison for more than 80 days now, accused of taking orphans out of the country.

On Saturday, a rally was held in her honor on the steps of the Boise Capitol. More than 100 people came out in support of Silsby, including friends, family, and some who've never even met her. They all gathered for what they said was a way to keep Silsby in the forefront of everyone’s minds.

For Charisa Coulter, who was detained with Silsby in Haiti, the day was a reminder of the one when she was released from the jail while Silsby was kept in Haiti.

“It was one of the hardest days of my entire life," Coulter said. "It was very hard. She's always on my mind. It's like a roller coaster, you have highs and you have lows."

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