Second Phase

Lousy internet connection kept me off the blog yesterday evening. It was two weeks ago yesterday that Haiti suffered a major, devastating earthquake. Response by the international community was immediate and massive.
The dust is settling and the second phase of the assistance is well underway. Taking care of the hurt and displaced survivors is the priority now. We have been working with the United Nations and other non-profits to feed, clothe and provide shelter to the thousands of Haitians who have left PaP. It is a daunting task.
The impact of hundreds of thousands of Haitians migrating home is being felt. Families are straining to welcome and assist their relatives. It is too much for many of them so they are seeking help. We are seeing a huge increase in requests for assistance from families who live near us so it is safe to assume this is the reality all over Haiti. A friend of ours who was providing for three children now has a house filled with 22. How to care for them?
The local authorities are doing what they can. Most of it financed by non-profits. It is encouraging to hear of all the fund-raising activities in the states as we all know this is going to be expensive. I just hope that the monies generated end up where they can do the most good. The biggest need right now is food. Because of shortages, prices have escalated and are beyond the means of most Haitians.
Our Doctor Cynthia DeSoi will be flying in this afternoon. She is bringing a medical team with her and they'll be busy.
I've noticed that the headlines only occasionally mention Haiti now. Journalists are heading home to cover other stories. To be expected, I guess. We pray that you will remember us as we provide for our sister and brother Haitians. May God bless our efforts.