More Haiti

I am glad that the two of us have open hearts. Honestly, it would be much easier to have calloused hearts because then seeing and hearing what is going on in Haiti would not hurt. If our hearts weren't invested then we would be free of the pain we feel. Instead our hearts ache with and for the people of Haiti. For probably the first time in my life I found myself admiring Bill Clinton (I know crazy, right!). He is the US Special envoy to Haiti. He actually really cares about Haiti. I caught him on CNN today talking about this disaster. He was saying the Haitians are people just like us. They are fellow humans on this planet not so different than us and they need our help. He was saying if you don't know who to send money to then send it to his foundation because he is using all of the money to immediately buy supplies that are needed. And he is right and he seems to genuinely care.

For our part we are trying to get the word out about what Northwest Haiti Christian Mission is doing. They are sending all of the medical supplies and medical staff they can down to PAP to help. They are using all of the money they raise to buy food and additional medical supplies. I have been impressed with my coworkers today who gave me over $100 so far to help after I sent out a mass email detailing why we care and what the need is.

Please continue to pray for Haiti.

Pray for Haiti

I am no Haiti expert...I've only been in the country for 8 days of my life. And although I have only physically been there a few days a piece of my heart has been there every since. And that must be the reason that this earthquake literally makes me feel sick. We have heard many reports mostly via Facebook from our friends in Haiti. For awhile the husband of one of the ladies who lives at the mission could not be reached - he was in PAP yesterday for the arrival of a sea container. Thankfully he is ok and was able to contact his wife last night - though he described the scene in PAP as one of the worst things he had ever seen. Though the earthquake was centered in PAP many people who live in Saint Louis de Nord where the mission is have family there and are fearful because they cannot reach them. I certainly have a heavy heart for Haiti today. I am scared to see what daylight will reveal. This poor (spiritually and physically) country has suffered catastrophic damage, but I also know our God is a mighty God. The devastation is widespread and as of now they have reported 18 aftershocks so I am sure people are nervous. Though it is terrible my prayer is that this would lead the Haitian people to turn to the one true God.