January 2, 2011 Sunday – 8:26am (Eastern U.S. Time) – Cocoa, FL – Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe
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As we prepare and move into 2011, it is with the knowledge that things are not getting any better in Haiti. The cholera epidemic is taking a very dangerous turn. The death toll is rising at an alarming rate. Let me give you some numbers to put all of this into perspective. We have been monitoring the daily death toll. It has been fairly stable at about 30 deaths per day. Several days ago, the number jumped up to 100+ per day. We pray that this is not the trend! Please join with us in prayer regarding this serious matter.
As this occurs, there are thousands of “Unsung Heroes” in every province of Haiti fighting to keep people alive. They are from all walks of life. Many are literally “laying their lives” on the line to help save others. Let us remember them today in our prayer. We heard from “The Village” (Ruuska). All is quiet, but that little “island” of is surrounded by unrest and tension. Please remember the Reach Out To Haiti staff and volunteers today also.
Yesterday marked the 207th Anniversary of Haiti’s Independence from France. The Haitians celeberate this day on January 1st. The day was marked with several protests against President Preval demanding his removal from office. His term ends in just over 1 month.
The election debacle is at a “Stalemate” with the international community endeavoring to buy some time to post-pone the protests / riots that will surely happen once the announcement is made regarding which candidate can run against which candidate. It’s a mess and also needs our prayer because….with all of this potential violence and disruption, it will be extremely difficult for help to get to the needed places.
We are in the final wrap up phase of our big move into our new Headquarters. Cindy and I spent New Years day cleaning and getting our old building in shape to turn back over. Then Peter and I went to our favorite “hang out” for a little football. Watched a couple of Bowl Games. Nice to just “chill out” with Peter. We need that time.
Today, we’re off to our home church (Redeemer Presbyterian) then to the Hospital Chapel service this afternoon. By the way, if anyone in our area would like to join the Hurston Family in some neat ministry among young people who are “locked up” in a facility, please give us a call. We would love to share this ministry with you. We just completed 13 years as Chaplains at this hospital. It’s been great. Peter was just an infant when we began and “little Juliet was only 4 years old. They have literally grown up ministering to young people. It’s been good for all of us. If you’re interested, give me a call at: 321-544-7757 (but don’t call me in church – between 10:00 and 12:00 today). Thanks. God Bless!!
Air Mobile Joe
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