David just returned a few days ago from a second trip to post-earthquake Haiti. It was not the grueling trip the first one was. From his point of view, sustainable relief efforts are coming together. He filmed and photographed Samaritan's Purse's current transitional housing project. He was also in front of the camera and I look forward to seeing the finished video which will be aired on the Samaritan's Purse website.
Additionally, he traveled around Cayes on Haiti's southern peninsula with childhood friend Dan Shoemaker, president of Reciprocal Ministries Internationa (RMI). They rode out to the northern coast of Haiti's southern peninsula to explore the possibility of our home church partnering with a church in the coastal town of Pestel. An adventure on motorcycles; not for the faint of heart! Having ridden motorcyles since he was 10 years old many on Haitian roads, David was not stymied by the three flat tires which meant finishing the last leg of the journey in the dark.
He is finishing up video he shot for Homes for Haiti, a ministry of RMI. I strongly encourage you to check out their culturally sensitive approach to giving a hand to the displaced Haitians who need something substantial to get through the next few years as they reclaim and rebuild their lives. http://www.rminet.org/
When the earthquake hit, Nate was stirred to go to Haiti. He was able to accelerate his high school graduation, completing his requirements to finish in March. He applied and was accepted to YWAM's Call2All Discipleship Training School. A week ago, he left for YWAM training at the University of Nations in Kona, Hawaii. He hopes to eventually work with YWAM in Haiti, but for now, his first six months with them will include an outreach to another location.
Phew! I have been concentrating on supporting his efforts to follow God's leading.
While David was on this most recent trip to Haiti, I was able to share his photos and speak about Haiti on two separate occasions. Assembling David's photos and setting them to music, was not only a challenge for me, but also very moving.
Now, David and I are regrouping as we consider what the Lord has in store for us as a couple. He leaves again next week for three weeks in Turkey. As of this week, I get to go with him. We will have a chance to work together (I get to hold his microphone!), meet some other missionaries, and explore the area around Ephesus.
