I would have never imagined the community response to our Haiti Relief effort. We initially planned to fill a half dozen suitcases to send in some emergency medical supplies. Once the word got out we ended up with people from all around the community and eventually the region providing resources. Just a moment ago I looked out and saw someone carrying in more supplies.

Chrissy and Shaina are in Cariess, Haiti now. They arrived safely with eight suitcases of supplies and some cash to help cover immediate expenses.

We’ve made contact with Western Union and are seeking ways of getting additional relief funds transferred to Haiti.

Our first shipment to the container was over 4 tons of supplies.  We now have a semi-trailer over half filled to send. These supplies will be part of a second container to be shipped within the next week or so. This container is actually twice as long as the first one.  I also just learned the containers will take approximately one week to get there.

We’ve collected boxes and boxes of food, clothing, shoes and medical supplies. We’re sending dozens of crutches and walkers.  There are pallets of water and many bags and boxes of rice. There’s a set of tires being sent for the truck that is in use there.

This afternoon we loaded several boxes of “kid’s gifts” from the students at Ellington School. They collected stuff and made small boxes of supplies and treats for Haitian children. What a great way to learn generosity and compassion.

A Gator will be put on the truck first thing tomorrow morning and we’re looking at a skidloader. That part of the project is still under way.

$34,715 in cash has been received.  The first $8,000 of the cost of equipment has also been collected.

God is indeed good and the need is clearly great.

Many, many thanks for your help and your prayers.