The Earthquake

This will be short, power about to go off....

Yes, we did have an earthquake. The center of it was just west of Port au Prince. We felt it here, quite strong. Rocking chairs were going like mad... cars rocking like they were on our worst roads...(and they weren't even running!!)...and a bit of fear in hearts. Now Don and I have been in quakes here before, so we knew what was going on. But the team had just arrived and most have never been in a quake, so it was a bit of "excitement" here. We are fine...nothing we know of in our area has been damaged...but we have not been out, and since all phones are now down, we have no way to find out how things are in the area here.

We are asking for some very special prayers. Six of our "kids" are in school in Port au Prince. They are near the area near where the hospital was destroyed, I believe. We have no way to contact them or to find out if they are okay...the Embassy wrote us and asked us if we knew of anyone hurt or needing assistance here. I wrote them exactly what I have written here, but then asked if there will be a center where we can check on people there. I told them about our "kids" and that we are very concerned. Pray we hear, somehow as to what is happening and if they are okay. Our hearts are VERY heavy at this time.

Our team is to do a pastors conference this week. At this point, it is still a go unless we hear something other. The aftershocks are still coming, even now, almost 6 hours after the quake. Not real strong, but definitely THERE. I have no idea if these aftershocks are causing more problems in Port au Prince.

I will try to keep you all updated as we hear any news at all. But for now PLEASE KEEP PRAYING. This situation is going to devastate an already hurting country. The Lord is the only one who can make a difference now.

By His Grace, we are thankful for His protection...and His care. Keep praying for those involved in the worst of it. I'll try to keep posting going as we learn more.