George just came and informed me that the front-end loader blew a tire. These tires are massive. We are using this machine to clean out all of the drainage ditches in preparation for the rainy season. When the rains come here, it floods! We need these swales to be cleared out ASAP.

In the States, a blowout would be a problem. But at least a replacement could be purchased fairly easily. In Haiti, this is a huge complication. We need to quickly find a replacement tire in the Dominican Republic, purchase it, and then somehow get it here to the compound in Haiti. This seems like a simple operation, but it really is a complicated logistics nightmare. Every step of the way, there are added costs.

Doing ministry here is a battle, but we are committed to fighting. We are committed to keep standing and working despite the setbacks. Thank you for praying for us. Thank you for supporting this ministry! With your support, we are able to overcome obstacles like this huge blown tire!

Jesse Ostrander