It is Sunday afternoon; an absolutely beautiful day in Fauche, with sunshine and a slight breeze to cool us off. It’s hard to believe that a devastating earthquake has taken place 100 miles away.
We have started to realize the difference this quake has made in other ways though. Dr. Kris is still gone, working in a hospital helping with surgeries. She is a unique individual; who is not only a medical doctor, but speaks fluent English and Creole. Cory went out to buy diesel and gasoline yesterday and the gas stations are all closed. This will soon present a problem with our generators. Since we have the only electric refrigerator here, we have converted it into an icebox. We only turn on lights when absolutely necessary, and have only one low energy light on at a time. This morning, Cory got up in church and loosened the light bulb that was on. It was not needed at all, just using electricity. Electricity also pumps the water into our cistern at the top of the hill. We are being careful with that too. Fortunately they do have a small solar system set up, so if it is sunny our batteries will charge.
This is such a place of saving everything. Today when I took the tissue paper off a new roll of toilet paper, Bill said he didn’t know what we could use it for, but to save it anyway. Even the empty cereal bag from inside the box, is saved. Haitians don’t save food, since they have no refrigeration; therefore they don’t sell much for plastic containers or bags.
Fauche is an area of lots of houses on either side of the road, while Port Margot is 2 miles away. I don’t remember the population, but it has brick streets and cross streets. It’s a pretty nice city. Between Cap Haitian and Port Margot there are houses along the road most of the way, at little towns like Fauche the homes are a little closer together.
Thank you for your prayers. This next week will be important for us to see how the Lord will lead us.
Pray that the borders will be opened up to the aid waiting to get in. May God be with the grieving, and those who hunger and thirst.
3 comments:
I left a comment after the earthquake, but it hasn't shown up, so I'll try again. We're so thankful you're safe. We're praying for all the people there. What a sad, sad thing. I've found the blogs of the two couples you're with there, and have enjoyed seeing pictures of the place you're staying. I even know what your kitchen looks like! And saw you two sitting in the church with all the kids. I'll be praying for you...Love...Gwen
Hey Mom and Dad!
Hope Dad is feeling better. Jessica is sick with an intestinal bug. Its supposed to be a 24 hour thing. Hope so. Well, the Vikings tromped Dallas 34 to 3 on Sunday. They will play the Saints this weekend. Should be a good game.
From watching the news it seems that electricity, etc. is a hard commodity to come by in Haiti. You are smart to conserve it. People are still being found alive in the rubble in Port Au Prince. It is amazing that they have survived that long. We will continue to pray for you and your safety. We love you very much!
Wendi
Are you okay? We just heard that there was another earthquake in Haiti this morning and it sounds like its closer to you. Please let us know as soon as possible. We are worried about you both! We love you and pray for you and wish you were home. Please be safe.
Love,
Weni
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