Update from Steve in Haiti (via Heidi) - Wednesday, Jan 27th

Last night when Steve called he sounded very exhausted and said that things that they thought were going to be standing are not and they continue to be surprised at some of the things that are still standing. They desperately need the tents the Kevin got for us. (Kevin was able to get a large number of heavy duty tents donated, 4 of which they took with them and the rest that he's working hard to get there through other methods) He's going to try and do something about that. People have made make-shift tents made with sheets and things but these won't hold up when it rains.

Though it is not strong around where they slept, the stench of bodies still remains. Today Steve will go with Ricot (Pastor Rigaud's son) to the airport and to try and find food. The military helped the orphanage with a few tents and a little water but they still don't have food. That is the main goal right now.

They weren't able take the generator on the plane. So they really don't have much to work with in regards to power.

When Steve called this morning he said that he was starting to get the "no caffeine" headache. When he came downstairs, Marta had already made coffee for him! Bless her heart!

Pastor Rigaud is still in Miami - as he had to travel with the four boys that came to the US from the orphanage last Friday. We are praying that he is able to get back soon. Karen Gilbert is leaving Haiti on Friday and is trying to get 2 more visa's for the children from Heartline Ministries that she plans to bring with her. The laws have changed.