A Personal Email from a Friend with Realtives in Haiti

Shirleen called us shortly after 5 yesterday directly following the
first major earthquake tremor, to tell us of the major earthquake and
to assure us that she and family on La Gonave, the big island in the
mouth between the jaws as seen from satellite, and Andy and Joel in
Port-au-Prince were safe at that time. She and children spent the night
on a hillside returning for a little rest to their home at 6 AM. We
were concerned about Andy and so happy to hear his voice at 12:20 early
this morning. The ground was still shaking, but he was safe about ten
miles from Port-au-Prince at the Baptist Haiti Mission, the place where
we have spent our month’s vacations in Haiti and the place Andy and
Shirleen and our other missionaries have spent for Thanksgiving
get-together’s.

Our mission property on the island did not receive major damage.
Several of our people’s home were destroyed and our Nan Cafe church had
damage. Throughout the day we will be hearing more, I am sure.

Thankfully Shirleen was able to communicate with us on their satellite
home phone. Andy’s cell phone is not responding today. The cell tower
phones are not working. The capital city of Port-au-Prince is
destroyed. That means that support facilities: banks, grocery, supply
stores, churches, hospitals, and government buildings have collapsed
plus many dwellings. We wonder how Andy will even get back with his
family.

God is working out His purpose. When all crumbles, our faith in God stays firm.

Thank you for your concern and prayers.