Thursday 28th

Another trying but awesome day in Haiti. It stated out on a hard note, with everyone calling and wanting something...trying to get things organized for the airport and a lot going wrong. Then, we decided that Don would help our friend, Ray, get this teams cargo to Limbe after the plane, so I took my truck as well, just "in case" they called from the docks to inspect our second container. I had one outbound passenger with me as I left for the airport...about a fourth of the way there, got the call... COME NOW TO INSPECT THE CONTAINER!!! Oh boy, had to stop Don (praise God he was behind me and I could). He took the passenger, headed to the airport, and I headed home. Had to get water and some other things, and pick up our kids to handle the inspection. Had 12 kids in my little truck. Headed in...Stan was purchasing meds for the team, so he couldn't come right away, but made it about a forth of the way into the container.

Had a great inspector. And our agent was great too. It was a long hard day, but the guys did great. They let us bring several things home with us. Some of the bigger things, which was a huge help. Then we set it up to bring our FIRST container to the house tomorrow...and the second one next Wednesday. This would give us time to distribute the items on this first one. And it would give me time tonight and in the AM to get some of the paperwork done to get ready for this first one coming tomorrow.

Well, got another surprise...they brought the container tonight... in the dark...and this guy had NO lights on the truck. Only took about 15 tries to get it in the right place, but at least he didn't hit our house this time, which is a blessing. Got it parked and locked up.

We were just sitting down to eat when someone said, "Where's Abbie?" Okay, panic set in... BIG TIME. For those of you who know the situation, Abbie is a kidnapping risk. We couldn't find her anywhere, and I lost it, TOTALLY!! I don't think I EVER, EVER want to go through that again. Finally, we called over to EBAC. She had gone with grandpa to get the team. Everyone thought she was on the truck...but she wasn't. She was over there, happily watching a movie with the kids. I think I cried as much AFTER we found her as BEFORE we found her. I am SO thankful for the team, though. At the first sign that she wasn't there, they all grabbed flashlights and started sweeping the yard and surrounding area. Such a blessing for us.

After things calmed down, and we finished eating, Stan and I sat down and figured out where and how to distribute almost all of what is on this container...what a job, but what a blessing that all of this is going out to the needy, quickly. There are so many hurting, and this will be such a help.

I don't think I mentioned that yesterday, MFI brought us in a whole lot of relief food to distribute. Vero and I spent last night sorting and getting ready to package it out to a lot of people. God is really blessing and we are so thankful to Him. And to the people who have been faithful in helping us get these needed supplies for the hurting humanity.

It's late...almost midnight, and I really need to close out and get some rest. Had enough excitement for one day... well, for several, actually. Now I have to pray the Lord will give me peace and rest.

I pray you will have a fantastic day tomorrow and keep your eyes on Jesus. He is the author and finisher of our faith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!