FEB 13: We spent the day creating a roof-only canopy for the camp as they have no relief from the sun. Caribbean winters are hot…near 90 today. (I’d be willing to bring some of that back to Wisconsin, if it were possible.) We dug some holes for small footings and are using rebar for columns to hold up extra tarps as shade.
The people’s spirits and attitudes are up as they see things happening and know the Lord is providing for them. There is an expectation of the Lord to bless and take care of them that permeates all the residents.
We are also configuring the battery system with an improved DC/AC inverter for the security lighting, so that we can bring over a small generator to the camp and keep the batteries charged. Extra lights are being placed around the camp property using downed & stripped trees as poles, with modern photo-switched security lights bolted to them.
Continue to pray for the Lord to bless and heal them, and for the work of His love in their hearts and minds.
in Jesus,
Lane
FEB 12: Arrived in PAP today around 12:30 by MFI. We took a very brief tour of PAP to see some of the earthquake damage on a couple streets. Every building is damaged, if not destroyed. No one wants to go in any building regardless. There is talk of rebuilding a capitol city for Haiti in the central plateau area.
We arrived at Calvary Chapel Caneille about 5 PM and went to see the tent camp a short walk away. We were eager to be with the people and to greet them. All of them escaped with only the clothes on their backs. Many of them have injuries. One woman had a dislocated fracture of the right tibia (Her x-ray and photo are posted). She was found alone in PAP after twelve days of no medical care, having no family. One family of five kids lost their only parent, their mother, as she went to the grocery store just before the quake and has not been seen nor heard from since. Two of the oldest girls were trapped for three days before someone dug them out.
The initial emotional state of the residents was of shock and sadness, but that has lifted some. Now they say “We are fine” and greeted us warmly. The children are especially resilient and have become friends with one another.
There is a great sense of gratitude to the Lord among the residents. They know their lives have been saved by the Lord, and they believe that they have been brought to CC Caneille for a reason.
in Jesus,
Lane
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