Blanket for Haiti - Post Trip Follow Up

Thank you again to all that took part in collecting blankets for Haiti.  The fact that they came from all over the country is still blowing me away! 

(If you would like to know more about this project please use the google search on my blog and search for, "Blankets for Haiti".  There are quite a few posts regarding this.)

Here is an email that I received from my friend, D, this week:

I wanted to thank you again for all of your prayers and support with our effort in Haiti. As I write this, the second building is on it's way to be erected in Haiti. Praise God!

God did amazing things on our trip. In spite of many obstacles (foundation not being ready, flat tires, boarder issues, no sleep, truck carrying building having a wreck) we were able to see the first building be erected. Soon after we left the work continued, the building now has a foundation and concrete floor!

As always when you have the privilege to be a part of this kind of work it is you that comes back changed. Our Dominican team was so fun to get to know... even with a language barrier. Two of the pastors from Haiti were even able to make the trip to learn how to build and erect the building we made in the DR. We traveled with 6 extra pieces of luggage filled with blankets that were sent to Gladys with Ebenezer to go to the children at her orphanage (http://www.worldwidevillage.org/). Although, I never got to see them distributed, Pastor Joel assured me that they would be very well received and that the children would love them.

I am excited for what is to come in Haiti and for how I might be able to be apart of it in the future. Please continue to pray for the poor and wandering and the need for shelter in Haiti.

Thank you again for your support.
D