January 30, 2011  – Sunday – 8:28am (Eastern U.S. Time) Cocoa
, FL -Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

Got up bright and early this morning, wrote an entire blog and due a mysterious glitch, the entire blog was erased, deleted, just disappeared.  So, here we go again.

Haiti may be getting a bit of a “breather” regarding the highly disputed elections.  The run-off election is scheduled for March 20th and the results will be posted by April 16th.  This should allow life to proceed on without the volatility of election violence for a bit (hopefully).  Most reconstruction has been at a standstill due to the threat of violence.  Of course, there are several “trip-wires” to this, mainly with the possible return of Aristide.   This will surely cause a lot of political activity to erupt.  We pray peace prevails and that relief / medical / reconstruction can continue.  The official number of Haitians who have been stricken by Cholera is over 200,000 and the death toll over 4000.  We are diligently moving toward our next mission to Haiti.  Please PRAY for Haiti.

The Egyptian government is collapsing as I write this blog.  Wow, this whole thing has happened so rapidly.  The police have disappeared in many areas leaving the streets open to gangs, looting and anarchy.  Yesterday, 97% of the internet ceased operation.  This is the first time in internet history that such drastic actions have been taken.  Most cell phone service collapsed.  This has crippled emergency and medical service.

Many tourist are trapped.  I can only imagine what this must be like.  Been in similar situations and it is very challenging and frightening.  This is surely the time to lean heavily upon the Lord for protection and guidance.

This chaos is not limited to Egypt.  Just last week Tunisia overthrew the government.   Yesterday, thousands demanded the Prime Minister of Jordan to step down….Huge anti-government protests in Albania and new protests erupt in Yemen.  It is as if a flame has been lit and is traveling rapidly.  Folks, this is the time to PRAY & TRUST THE LORD!

As we sit in the comfort of our beautiful new home, we know that our Lord has blessed our family so that we can serve Him with more strength and resources.  As we see the turmoil and strife and violence in the world, we are more dedicated than ever to doing what we can to help those that are suffering.  Our main area of help is directed toward Haiti, however, our prayers are unlimited in scope and power!  This is the time to pray and seek His direction….as our world shakes and so many are so vulnerable.

Yesterday, our little princess Ariana went to our pastor’s daughters birthday party.  I am reminded of the little town that Ariana was born in, Tiburon.  Been there….it is at the extreme most western tip of Haiti, very isolated and needy.  This little one was born with a terrible condition and nearly died many times.  But, by God’s grace, she came to us.   In this photo, Juliet is making a pretty little girl even more pretty.

On December 23, 2010, Ariana Grace Hurston, officially became our daughter.  We adopted her into our family.  Again, this is such a wonderful picture of how our Lord has made “adoption” available to us through Jesus.  Folks, this is the wonderful and beautiful message of the Gospel….”For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life”.  

Well, it’s time to get ready for church and for our service at the hospital.  We love and appreciate you so much.  God Bless You and THANKS for your prayer and love!!

Air Mobile Joe