One month ago today you know what happened. This past month has been a sprint, just trying to keep up with life as it rolls by. I am now busier than I was when it hit. Things have settled in, our new plans are in place and we are busy. Just because my emails slow down and Haiti is not on the news, much is happening.
Word came to us yesterday about a young boy rescued after 27 days under rubble. We know this is not possible except, with God, all things are possible.

Grace Emmanuel School: We had planned on starting school yesterday, but our director received word last Friday that NO school could start until they were inspected for damage. At first I laughed at this since we have school in a tent but I had our director go meet with the inspector.

The inspector correctly informed us that everyone has a story for him, wanting to get around him checking them out and he must come and see. For all he knows there is a 3 story building NEXT to the tent ready to fall on the tent. We accept and await his inspection.

Today at 10am, we started kids club at our school, with invitations going out to all our school kids, and their siblings. We will have a chapel type meeting everyday as well as the return to their daily hot meal. In the afternoons we will be teaching our nine teachers English. Best we can do for now.

Tents: Wow, Shelter Box came through with the help of Touch Global to supply us with 15 very large tents. Yesterday after staff meeting, my staff and boys went out and began to put them up. The women chosen, with their kids were so happy for the 2 room tent, and the supplies that came with it. If you can help support Shelter Box or Touch Global in anyway, please check them out online. They are both a God send.

Family fun night: Last night we had our first family fun night since the quake, a Monday tradition. Was good to laugh again and see the boys having so much fun competing. Last night it was 3, 6 man teams competing in English, Bible questions, coin stacking and the final, mystery game. (please no emails from nurses or doctors on this one) I had found a cooler earlier in the day that had a horrible smell bottled up, rotted food or something. Each team had to have one boy sit in front of the open cooler while I interviewed them, last sitting was the winner. I of course had a mask on. It was a hoot.

Today we are going to Love a Child Mission a couple hours away to pick up 80 boxes of rice for distribution and for our school and the Good Samaritan Orphanage. My staff is passing out tickets to our church members to come tomorrow to pick up a case of food each. New believers class is today for our newly baptized folks, followed by a leadership training class.

New Haiti: Just outside my burg of Bon Repo, on that long road to our ministry area is quite a site. It reminds me of the 1849 gold rush to California. I wasn't there in 49 but several of my board members have shared their memories.

The government has said that the people can come and have free land, just plot out a certain size piece, put a pole in each corner with your name and build a house. People by the thousands are out digging with pick axes and shovels and claiming their new home. It is a fantastic sight. Of course they are making shanties which in the near future will bring a whole new set of problems but at least for now they have a place to go. I wonder if I can name the newly built town, hmmm, Osbeckville, Little Indiana, Tomsburg...........

My Colts: I know, the Saints really did go marching in. Another missionary came to watch the game with me, and we didn't get CBS signal until 5 minutes left in the game, just enough to get my heart broken.....

All for now, gotta hit the road, thanks for your emails, your support and prayers. I hope to get many more pictures out to you this week and some detailed plans for our ministry as we continue to do what we do....meet the needs of people, share the gospel, make disciples, tominnewhaiti