January 20, 2011  – Thursday – 8:08am (Eastern U.S. Time) Cocoa, FL -Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

Details were finalized yesterday….4 more water purifiers are headed to Africa today!  Our intrepid, number one “Water Mule”, Barbara Walker…more commonly known as “Rambo in the Blue Dress” has departed Haiti and winging to Africa to deliver water purifiers into desperate areas.  This is, by the way, a gift from Bank of America via the Extreme Makeover folks.  Wow, the blessings just keep on flowing. PLEASE pray for Barb as she jets half way around the world to bless many!


This does not really surprise me at this point…Aristide (former President of Haiti in exhile) is requesting permission to return to Haiti.  As all of these crazy, bizarre moves are playing out, people are dying.  Hundreds of thousands (maybe more) are at risk from Cholera infection.  The death toll continues to rise and the infection is spreading at lightning pace.  Right in our own back yard (Haiti is only 900 miles from us here in Cocoa, Florida!!), a deadly drama is playing out. 


We are so thankful for all of these recent blessings upon our family.  We believe that our Lord is and will use them to further the Kingdom of God and bring relief, help and love to many.  So, in the midst of all of these blessings, we’re moving forward!  Just thought of this line, and I say it in a very positive way.  Ready, here it is:  NO REST FOR THE BLESSED!  Of course in the Lord, there is a very special rest.


The aircraft is receiving much needed modifications, extended fuel range and state of the art navigation/communication upgrades.  We’re gathering supplies and getting components for more water purifiers for the needy.  All I can say is PRAISE GOD for His goodness.  So many have stepped forward and helped us recently.  It’s just so humbling and sweet to receive so much love.  Our family is blessed beyond measure.  Can’t tell you how happy our children are.  Cindy and I hardly know what to say.


Got up this morning and cooked an old-fashioned breakfast (grits, eggs and Lousiana hot sausage).  Peter and I share a deep love for this.  Now, we don’t do it very often (have to watch that cholesterol), but from time to time, sure is delicious.  By the way, the kitchen in our new home is “FIRST CLASS”! 


Today, the mission goes on.  We’ll be meeting Barb at Orlando and handing over the water purifiers and other vital supplies as she heads to Africa.  As always, thank you for all your love and prayers!  


Air Mobile Joe