Hi,

It is Friday morning, 5:30am, 3 days after the quake and the tremors have not stopped. I was awaken this morning about 20 minutes ago with a very large shaking of the house. We only had 6 or so tremors yesterday and then another one 5 minutes ago.

We continue to monitor the folks in our points of light. It is so hard being 5 miles or so from the center of the quake, and not really being able to help. If you don't have large earth moving equipment, or are a doctor with supplies, or food for a million, you can't do anything in Port au Prince.

Even distributing food or water is very dangerous. People are desperate and will fight to death for a cup of water. Yesterday we drove looking for food and water, and saw bodies on the street and as we got closer to downtown, the traffic was so jammed up we made a u-turn and came home.

Our folks in the villages need blankets and we are working to find some. I have board members coming on the first flight in on the 21st bringing a large supply. My number has grown to 32 and climbing at our home here. We are helping the neighbors with food and water.

There is no place to cash a check or get money, even Western Union is shut down. Cash flow will be a huge problem for myself, and all missionaries. My board members next week might be my first way to get money. Praise God I had enough for emergencies in the safe. This has allowed us to help many people and care for my family.

Kind of lost in the shuffle is the fact that we found water at our mission this past weekend. We have been praying for this and since water is in such demand in Haiti, this is a huge blessing for our mission. Water is not flowing yet with a pump or anything but very soon we will have fresh water at our mission. This is quite a blessing.

Also I told you about the little 7 year old blind boy that I brought home a week or so ago. We found him being abused in the village at a kids club. Kids were slapping him, because he could not see the hits coming. He is a sweet little guy who is smiling non stop now.

We will continue to be Jesus in Haiti, to assist the people in our area and any others we are in a position to help. To those of you who have given so sacrificially to help these wonderful people, I thank you on the behalf of so many people who have no voice to thank you.

Your donation will give hope and will help people get back on their feet, and to a normal life in the coming weeks and months. Thanks so much for your prayers and support. We have a big day today as I head to the villages. May God bless, tominhaiti