A good week

It's been a wonderful week. We have had Emmaul, one of our Haitian turned American kids here. His heart is still here and everyone was so thrilled to see him. He is a bit torn today. Tomorrow he leaves for home, which he is really ready for. He misses his wife and child so much. But he will miss Haiti when he leaves, too. He enjoyed his time here and we all enjoyed having him. He is also Abbie's Godfather, so it was a special time for them. This is Emmaul (A-my) and Abbie!!
Today another chapter in excitement comes along. Clare, who was the last Haitian baby we took in, is coming with her parents today. We are so excited to see them. Even Abbie, who has NO idea who they are, can't wait to see her new friend, Clare. Our Haitian kids talk about her frequently, so Abbie knows the name, and I guess she just assumes she knows her. Everyone here is looking forward to seeing her again. And the neat thing, Emmaul helped do all the paperwork for the adoption before he left for America. So, he is really thrilled that he will get to see her again too. God works in mysterious ways, doesn't He?

We have spent some good time with a Haitian pastor who is our friend, Ti-Louie. He is such a good man and has such a heart for the Lord. We love him and his wife a lot.

Our church service was wonderful again. We had a Haitian speaker and he did a great job. And the fellowship with everyone was wonderful, too.

Again, I ask you to pray for several things. First is our son's adoption situation. They are STILL waiting for news. We've been trying to contact a man in Port who possibly could help, but he is very difficult to get in touch with. Pray that things will start moving again. They are in the passport section now (and this should have been quick, but wasn't)...and only a few more steps to go. But these steps can be a real trial. Pray for peace, comfort and endurance for the family.

Also keep MFI in your prayers. They can use them constantly. It seems a lightening strike messed up their computers a bit and it took some work to get them up and going again. We do praise God that they have their third plane back in the US now, and should be in the air working again soon. That was a LONG haul, waiting on parts to be repaired. They had to eventually stop waiting and simply purchase new ones. So your prayers are needed in many areas for them.

The next prayer request is for us. We need to secure our compound a bit more. We have been advised by several people to take these steps. Not that anything is happening here, but the concern of the Haitians is for us. So, more for them, than us, we will try to get these things done. We have no fear, and the Lord has not moved us to do it, but we do respect the people here and will follow their advice. This will not keep us from doing God's ministry as He directs. The hurting people will still be helped.

Well, it's on to the airport again. This week will be 4 days there. Two for MFI and two for our visitors. No rest for the weary. But God knows and He is in control of it all.

Keep smiling and keep the Lord before all you do!!