June 7, 2010 – 12:08am – Monday (Haiti Time) – Bon Repos, Haiti (Ruuska Village) – Report submitted by Joe Hurston – Air Mobile Joe

We headed straight to the “People in the Middle” this morning. Right in the middle of the row of shacks, we found Dema Lucianna who offered to help us tomorrow. We counted approximately 150 “dwellings” located on this dangerous stretch of road. Our strategy is coming together to try to offer some help to these folks who are so vulnerable. 

We then headed to the Village of Nepli and arrived at a wonderful church. The music was uplifting and then we had the blessing to hear a brother from Massachusetts. He delivered a crystal clear message. After service, Pastor Antoinne recognized my Cindy and told how she had prepared food for him and his family when he was a little boy. Very cool. 

From Church, we headed to Martha’s house. Cindy first met Martha 27 years ago. Martha is a dear friend. We planned our strategy on how to help the “people in the middle”. Do you recall how I have been referring to the little boy that had the 5 barley loaves and the two little dried up fish(es)? Our Lord with that meager portion MULTIPLIED it to feed over 20,000 people (5,000 men not counting women and children). We committed our plan to the Lord and then headed up the path to N.E.W. Missions. Cindy first came to Haiti and worked with N.E.W. Missions 27 years ago. We were so happy to find Charles DeTellis at the mission. We had an absolutely delightful time sharing old stories and laughing and also discussing the grim situation in Haiti. At the end of our delightful visit, Charles offered us medicine and family “kits” that included food / supplies and more medicine. We never asked, Charles just felt compelled by compassion to help us to help the “people in the middle”. 

I think back on just 2 days before, while flying in, we simply had enough food to offer each family a modest portion. Now, the gifts are growing. We sense the hand of the Lord in multiplying our meager portion. We loaded up these additional gifts with joy!! 

It’s definitely time to wrap up this blog. Must get to sleep and get up early.

God Bless and THANK YOU for your prayer, love and encouragement!!

AIR MOBILE JOE!!

(Drove a motorcycle yesterday and a stick shift vehicle today – the leg is healing beautifully).