Thanks to a good satellite connection, David and I had a long conversation last night. He is doing well. After the first several days of extremely challenging conditions, the relief work that he is participating in and documenting, is running more smoothly.
Because of Samaritan's Purse long standing partnerships, contacts and 30 year presence in Haiti, they are strategically positioning themselves for the long haul. David may be staying longer or coming home for a short break and returning. We are totally ok with that.
He spoke again of how good it is to be there in the land that is home, with the people he can so easily relate to. I know that there is nowhere else he would rather be right now. He feels he is able to process all that he is experiencing as he goes through his images each night and chooses the ones to pass on. From what I can tell, he is doing well. He truly appreciates the prayers and interest of all of you!
I am thankful for the unique cultural and life experience preparation that David has. From all reports, the earthquake which rocked Haiti is truly one of the worst, if not worst, catastrophes the world has known in recent times. At least in terms of the brutally crushing injuries the survivors have suffered. When you couple the immensity of injuries and necessary rehabilitation for the countless amputees with the paucity of the Haitian infrastructure, it becomes mind-boggling.
I think of the relief workers who are ill-prepared for this devastation; I pray that the God of all comfort would be real to them, even as they ask the hard questions. Will you keep praying?
Thank you from the depths of my heart.
Cindy, for David and our sons, Josh and Nate
"All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too." 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, The Message
A look at a former commodities trader running a school for Haiti's future leaders:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704762904575025382061100568.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLENews
