May 3, 2010 – 6:16am – Monday (Haiti Time)- Bon Repos, Haiti – Report submitted by Joe Hurston (Air Mobile Joe)

The faith in Caanan II is high! Our Lord truly gave multiple victories over the last few days. On Wednesday there was no water, very little food and bull-dozers could come at any time and flatten the tent-city. By Friday, there was 10,000 gallons of water, food and toilets! We don’t know what the future holds for these 5000+ “residents”, but things are looking so much better.. On Wednesday, our team had the privilege to pray for these precious people. We stood by the little well that they had begun to dig “by faith” and we stood on Matthew 7:7, ASK & you shall receive, SEEK & you shall find and KNOCK & it shall be opened for you! Word had gotten out that Caanan II had a water purifier and no water. “ Someone” heard the cry and the prayer! 

Before visiting Caanan II, our team of “water mules in training”, Jean and Dan refurbished a couple of Voyagers with me. They now know much more about the operation and can work on units anywhere in the world. After visiting Caanan II and Praising God together, we headed to the airport for my big test. Could I manipulate the controls with the cast. Well, Dr. Larry, the ortho surgeon who put the cast on my leg, knew exactly what kind of cast to put on me. He is a pilot and knew exactly what movement I would need. 

I taxied N19EZ (our mission aircraft) all over the tarmac with ease. The pain level is very manageable, due to all those hours on the perch in the elevated position and cool rags on the forehead. By the way, I was able to read Bruchko, an amazing mission book about a 19 year old that went to the jungles of South America and brought Jesus to warrior people. In 1978, on my first trip to Haiti, I read the book. It was better the second time. The Lord truly gave me a little “break” for some rest and relaxation. I’m not going to get all theological and try to figure this one out, I just know the rest was great. The pain is manageable and now…..we’re ready for the next mission. Soon, we will be returning to the U.S. and preparing for what our Lord has for us. I spoke with Cindy last night and the “move” back to our “gutted” home went quite well. Darn, I missed the move, but had a doctors excuse. We chuckled over that one. Well, we have another day before us and most likely some kind of an adventure.

God Bless and THANK YOU for your prayer and love!

Air Mobile Joe

PS – The recovery of my leg is extraordinary. There should be a lot more pain and difficulty. The only explanation we can offer is that the Lord has truly touched this old ankle and leg! 

PPS – If you’re new to this blog and feel like you’re jumping right into the middle of a wild adventure, you are! Just keep reading down and you’ll see how all of this stuff fits together. Joe

AHHHH – GOLD BOND IN THE CAST! A BIT OF HEAVEN!!