Feb 1, 2010 PM

Hygiene Kits

We immediately began to sort through everything we brought to start getting it into the hands of the local people. Here is a photo of Hygiene Kits we normally use for our classes. We prepared those along with food, clothes, tents, tarps, medical supplies and other items to began handing out!

The first photo is some of the locals along with our pastors gathering items to distribute to their congregations.

Feb 1, 2010 AM

A complete photo of the church! It's a total loss! If you look closely, you can see a ship coming into Port Au Prince in the background.

After arriving at Gressier, the damage was worse than we originally thought. Work has begun immediately to secure the compound and repair the damage. Many people are counting on us to stay here while they help rebuild Haiti!

So much to do!

January 31, 2010 Haiti

Not far inside the border of Haiti and already the desperation is evident. The basics once hard to come by in Haiti, are starting to feel impossible. This couple along the road gets water from a mosquito infested puddle.

January 31, 2010 Almost There!

Almost through the Dominican and the look of concern is obvious! Tired, but determined we press on!

January 30, 2010 Angels Everywhere!

Miami Airport

The trip started late the evening of January 30, when we realized the snow and ice could prevent flying out of Arkansas, so we drove all night to the Dallas area. 6 hours of driving on ice, 1.5 hours sleep and and quick shower and we were on our way to the airport. After MANY issues finding the right place, we were sent ANOTHER angel from American Airlines that helped us get ALL our bags on the plane and make our flight. As we walked away, we saw her praying over our bags! There are angels everywhere!

Finally arriving in Santo Domingo about 20 minutes early, we only had one more leg to complete! Now, we are stuck on the tarmack while they find a gate. About 1:40 min later, we finally get off the plane! While we are standing in line to clear immigration, a young lady asks if we are going to Haiti, we say "yes"! She hands us $40 and says to use it on whatever! We say "we will" and thank her! There are angels everywhere!

Now, we hold our breath that all the bags make it. We need every single ounce of baggage! Only two bags missing, on to the hotel. We had hoped to get some additional supplies and fill up the bus, but it's so late, we cannot do that. We arrive at the hotel, check in and agree to meet at 5 am for departure. about 3 hours sleep and the last hot shower for awhile and we are off!