Landing in Port-au-Prince

I heard from David very early this morning as he was about to take off for Port-au-Prince. He waitied all day for clearance to leave Flordia and by last night was very ready to get there.

I received confirmation from Samaritan's Purse of his arrival and he managed to get a brief note me. He hadn't left the airport in Port-au-Prince yet as they were waiting for a cargo plane to arrive and unload.

Link for more info:

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/Samaritans_Purse_Today/post/report_from_florida/

He should be landing soon

Talked to David an hour ago as he was about to take off from West Palm Beach in a small chartered jet. He should be landing soon.

Please pray for him as he arrives and absorbs the initial shock.

I was just speaking to my best friend about how David has been ramping up his Bible reading and physical exercise regime for the last couple of months.Obviously both will help him in the days ahead. Isn't that just the way God works to equip us if we listen to him?

We love you all and so appreciate the prayers.

Still in West Palm Beach

To my dear family,

First of all, thank you for the prayers on Haiti's behalf. I know your hearts are heavy too.

I appreciate too your prayers for David. It's amazing to me how connected I feel to him right now. Sort of like when I spend so much time with him on a daily basis, I take for granted that he is "here". I heard in his voice this morning how sobered he is by the reports and images of devastation and desperation coming out of Haiti and there is not a moment that goes by that I am thinking of him and the situation he is about to step into. Having lived there and having developed ties to the people, I am so grateful that him being there does not terrify me. Instead, I have profound peace and deep but subtle joy that he can be there to serve in Jesus name. My heart is there right now.

Long story short.....?!

WIth Port-au-Prince in shambles and the desperation rising, it becomes increasingly critical that relief arrives. However, due to many factors, the co-ordination of the efforts is extremely challenging.

Apparently there is a backlog of airplanes on the tarmac in Port which need to be re-fueled in order to make room for the next wave of incoming flights. Subsequently, some flights have chosen to land in Santo Domingo and continue on to Port by land. Some have been re-routed to neighboring islands until they can fly into Port. Some flights have been turned back to Florida, or simply have not yet taken off, as in David's case. He spent the day in and out of a chartered plane receiving clearance to fly, then having it revoked. I just got word that he is spending the night in West Palm Beach again tonight.

I hope to talk to him this evening. If I have anything else to add, I will let you know.

I love you all dearly. Cindy

David is on his way to Haiti

David left this afternoon for West Palm Beach, Florida where he will connect with a media team from Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. They will fly to Port-au-Prince, Haiti tomorrow morning on a chartered humanitarian flight.

While our hearts are very heavy for this new wave of devastation that has hit the people of Haiti, we are overwhelmed by God's love. We are amazed and so grateful that He would uniquely equip and prepare David to be a part of this story of relief and love extended to Haiti.

Please pray for the co-ordination efforts of the various relief organizations and for the people already in Haiti who are trying to cope with an extremely challenging situation. Please pray specifically for David against any equipment malfunctions, for safety and flexibility as he travels and arrives in Port-au-Prince. Please pray especially that he will see things with the eyes of God and inVall his ways, will be the sweet fragrance of God.