Greetings from Haiti,

I am not much into looking back but think it worth a little look over our shoulder. When I think of this year, I think what pops out at me. Here is a list of things by the date they happened:

1) Hundreds of you visited, assisting our ministry here in Haiti and I made many new close friends. I will never forget your sacrifice of money, time and energy for these precious people of Haiti and for the Lord. Lives were changed for eternity because you came, and because you left part of your heart behind. Thank you so much.

2) The loss of several people, including Mommy Tia from our family. It was sad this Christmas not being able to pick out a gift or two that I knew would bring a huge smile to her face. We know that Mommy was in the presence of the birthday BOY Himself which is way better.

3) A fantastic journey to Seattle and Minnesota meeting new folks and sharing what God is doing, here in Haiti.

4) The addition of Jony, Peterson, Auddy, Adrianno, Berthony and Reggie to our family.

5) Pastor Jackie leaving our ministry, a Godly man we miss so much.

6) A brand new Kia Truck and a brand new generator for our house.

7) Tremendous progress for the government of Haiti in many different areas making the country safer and on a comeback.

8) For the first time ever, having all of our school students sponsored.

9) And....the tent. This will be known as the year of the tent, the year we made our move to our property. What a joy this has been and ministry has advanced 100% forward.

10) Last and most important, several hundred people became Christ followers, many of those baptized and becoming leaders. Folks, this is why we are here, everything else is just window dressing. Remember what I have told you many times "IF WE ARE NOT MAKING DISCIPLES, WE ARE NOT MAKING A DIFFERENCE." We can feed people until the cows come in but if we aren't making an eternal difference, we might as well pack up and go home. Thank you for being a part of this amazing year.

What lies ahead in 2010
Who knows, but some questions to be answered.

1) Will this be the year of the glorious return of our Lord? We can only hope.

2) Will the church building begin in February and be done in the summer?

3) Will 6 more be added to my family? (you know what I am hoping)

4) Will I or one of you go home to Glory, to be with the people we love and the Savior we adore? (you are ready, right?)

5) Will the Detroit Tigers win the world championship?

6) Will we get a much needed truck, a people mover?

7) Will you finally get over your fear of Haiti, and actually come? (to the hundred that always say they are coming, but don't)

8) We have topped 500 in church. Will we reach the 1,000 number in the new church building? (don't bet against this one)

9) Will God send me a pastor and his wife to work alongside and a young couple to work with the youth?

10) Will we be adding more points of light?

As you see, many questions to be answered and the only way I know to get answers is to continue to be faithful to the call God has put on all of our lives. None of these above items could be accomplished without your sacrifice of love, money, time and prayer. Thank you so much. Thank you for these innocent children who have no voice. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Happy New Year, tominhaiti