February 22, 2010 – Monday 7:48pm (Haiti Time) – Bon Repos, Haiti – Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

The demolition has begun. We had a few more quakes today. The area is the same as the big one that hit here on January 12th. I’m glad we’re getting this building down before it falls down. Everyone is on edge with the concern that the quakes are returning. We were able to get fuel for the airplane today (no small accomplishment). We’re hoping to make a flight over to Jacmel tomorrow with a Voyager and bring in some food. 

Dave, the water mule, has faithfully been refurbishing Voyagers in our “new depot”. The demolition dust was everywhere. The Immigrations requirements are changing again. We’re hoping to get 5 more children out, but the rules are changing hourly. We’re working very closely with the U.S. Consulate on this project. Pray that we get these children to their new, forever parents! 

Upon returning to our Village this afternoon, we were glad to see the progress on the demolition. We have felt a few drops of rain a little while ago. The rains are beginning. This will be very difficult for the million + homeless people. Our hearts go out to so many. Now, with this latest rash of earthquakes people are truly suffering. You know, I heard someone say today that many, many are turning to the Lord. For that, we are thankful. I am continually amazed at how the Haitian people are adapting to these terrible circumstances. I have seen tent city after tent city evolve into relatively orderly “communities”. Little markets are springing up and “life goes on”. I also know that many terrible things are happening in these “camps”. The best thing that we can do is help in any way we can. Folks, as I write this blog this evening, I simply pray that our Lord will use me in the way He wants to use me and that I will be sensitive to His voice and direction. Now that we have some Voyagers that we can actually distribute, we will see more clean water flowing. I’d better wrap this little blog up. God Bless You and THANK YOU for your prayer and love!! Air Mobile Joe