October 29, 2009 – Thursday 7:24pm (Eastern Time) – Titusville, FL – Report submitted by Joe Hurston (Air Mobile Joe)

Air Mobile is building Voyagers for the Philippines. The storm weary victims of 2 previous Typhoons (Ketsana & Parma) are bracing for Typhoon Mirinae. Several days ago, the residents dodged a third typhoon (Lupit) that veered and spared these suffering people. MANY people have been praying for the Philippines. 

However, millions struggle to regain their livelihood. The typhoons wreaked devastation. I am amazed at just how little coverage these terrible tragedies have gotten in the U.S. mainstream media. Our news sources seem to live on another planet, often covering silly and insignificant events. I can only imagine what these precious folks are going through. Again, we in America seem so insulated from these events. However, we are certainly not exempt from the terrible blows of nature. Over the years, I have had the privilege to travel to 47 countries to help. I am amazed at how people just pick up and bit by bit put their lives back together. We have seen our Lord do such mighty works of recovery and grace. We are pleased to announce that another Voyager has been funded. That brings the total number Voyagers designated for the Philippines to 6 units (2 units have already been delivered by Sister Mary). Air Mobile has begun recruiting “Water Mules” for this mission. A “Water Mule” is a team member that carries the water purifier to the destination and helps to deploy, train and service the unit. We have been blessed to have many “water mules” travel the world with us for these life-saving missions. Want to come?? Give me a call on my cell phone, and I’ll tell you all about it (321-544-7757).

I just spoke with Sister Mary who recently returned from an area of the Philippines that has been hard hit with Leptospirosis. She placed the 2nd Voyager in a school and many students now have access to clean drinking water. I detail this terrible disease (Leptospirosis) in the report below this report. In a nutshell, exposure to the flood water can transmit this terrible disease. We are seeing a 7.5 -8% mortality rate. There are approximately 2200 reported cases and 170 have died. The real problem is that over 1.7 million have been exposed to the flood water. Over 80% of Manila went under water. Water is still standing in many places. This stagnant water is a breeding ground for not only this disease but many other diseases. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced. Living conditions are desperate. 

Clean drinking water stops many water-borne diseases. That is the reason we desire to get as many Voyagers into the Philippines as possible. Each unit costs $2,000 and can provide clean drinking water to 400+ per day. These units are durable and 644 units are operating in 36 countries. This is such a precious investment. Please ask our Lord how you can help. If you want to come as a “water mule” give me a call. Meanwhile, Indonesia is slowly recovering from the powerful earthquake that fractured the region. India is suffering from dreadful flooding. There is so much work to do and so many that need our help. We endeavor to do what we can and with your help, we can do more.

God Bless and stay in touch!!

Air Mobile Joe 

PLEASE CONTINUE READING DOWN TO SEE HOW THIS TRAGEDY HAS BEEN UNFOLDING – Joe