December 19, 2010 Sunday – 7:54am (Haiti Time) – Undisclosed location – Haiti – Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

Got a lot accomplished yesterday.  Began with getting parts for the little mission motorcycle (following the accident).  Then it was on to the airport where I met a team of midwives who needed a ride to Jacmel.  The trip by road takes over 3 hours if….there are no road blocks, however,  by Air Ti Burik – just under 20 minutes!  We got them delivered on their way to the birthing clinic just outside of Jacmel in record time.  Thank the Lord.

The Organization of American States (OAS) has urged President Preval to delay the election results so that the international community can further review the results.  This action has caused a number of political groups in Haiti to “hit the streets” again with blockades and protests.  We managed to maneuver around a number of them yesterday with no incidents.  There are also talks about certain strikes occurring including the restriction of diesel fuel.  This always causes major complications.  Again, we PRAY for peace and sanity to prevail.

Then it was off to Caanan II to go over the operation of the Rescuer.  Immediately following the earthquake, we donated a unit to Pastor Volny for use in Caanan II as well has in the community where his church is located.  Shortly after the donation, the French organization, ACF delivered a large water bladder and has been providing clean water to the community ever since.  With the recent outbreak of Cholera, we thought it prudent to go back over the operation of the unit with the leaders in the community.

We found a new way to set up the Rescuer and operate it utilizing the mission motorcycle.  This is the first time we have done this technique.  It worked beautifully.  We mounted the Rescuer case on the seat with parachute cord.  This made a very stable platform.  Then, of course, we powered the Rescuer with the battery on the motorcycle.  This provides an excellent source of electricity.  When the battery runs down, we simply start the motorcycle and recharge the battery.  

During the demonstration, I asked the kids to get me a big pile of mud close by.  We fully contaminated the bucket of water and ran it through the Rescuer.  Out came pure, clean water.  The demonstration was a complete success.

We wrapped up the day and headed back to our base.  Tired, satisfied and JOYFUL!  Last night I went to bed reading all about the history of the Book of Philippians.  Some consider this little book the most tender and delightful book written by the Apostle Paul.  I agree.  

Today will be full of wonderful challenges and we pray victories.  Hope and pray you have a great day!  God Bless!!

Air Mobile Joe