We have been living and working here in Haiti for many years. When we first moved to Haiti, I thought we had seen the worst… but now, through the years and especially these last few years, it has gone “from bad to worse.” We not only have gangs blocking the roads so that the poor cannot pass to sell, but if and when the mothers can sell, often there are gangs around, ready to take the mother’s money.

Just recently we had an extremely malnourished baby brought to our Malnutrition Clinic. The aunt was raising the baby because the mother “had lost her mind,” and could not care for the child. Then, when the aunt sold anything to make money, the robbers took it. We now see more children and mothers drinking “saltwater soup” because they have no food and children eating “mud cookies” more often.

Pray for the people and children of Haiti, and also for the missionaries whose hearts are for the poor… There are many times we cannot sleep and tears come often. Thank you for your love and support.

Sherry

Thank you for your prayers. This morning, our driver, Casimi, made it through “Martissaint,” one of the most dangerous areas in Haiti. Yesterday they burned a “bullet-proof car,” and many days, they have their rifles pointing out of windows to shoot at the drivers, especially semis, pulling containers. They want to steal them. Our container should arrive in Anse-a-Veau around 12:30 p.m. today. Please pray! You never know what’s around the next corner in Haiti! Casimi is our hero. He has “nerves of steel, and he keeps the angels busy!”

Two days ago, our second 40-ft container, full of tents, left the Fort Myers office for Haiti. This coming week we must do this same thing over again. Plus, we have 2,500 tarps coming for the earthquake areas. Wednesday, Sherry, Jesse, and I will be there putting up tents. Next week, watch for pictures of the tents and all of our crew working together, hard! Hubert is a Haitian worker like I have never seen in my life!

God bless our team, Hubert, and God bless you our precious partners… Right now, precious, poor Haitian families are living with their little children in the worst conditions imaginable… there is no “FEMA,” no “Government help!” Little babies and children are sleeping in the mud, in the rain, with pieces of “cardboard,” scraps of anything they can find. For them, having a nice, big, clean family tent, would be like living in the finest hotel!!! The Bible says that the Lord “lifts up the beggar from the dunghill…” God uses people like you, to do this! Thank you so much, Bobby and Sherry

We are changing planes in Miami heading to Charlotte, S. C., then changing planes this evening for Raleigh N.C.

On Monday, we return to Haiti. By Wednesday, Sherry, Jesse, and I will be at the earthquake epicenter putting up 1,200 tents. Actually, by Monday, the tents start going up for the poor families and children. PTL, another 40-foot container left the Fort Myers office full of tents yesterday for Haiti! Our semi-tractor and container with the tents must pass through very dangerous areas this weekend. Casimi really needs your prayers. May the angels of the Lord be with everyone. You will have an updated report by noon tomorrow… hear the whole story soon and who all is helping, and working so hard in the earthquake area of south Haiti.

Thank all of you who helped with your generosity to make all of this possible. Love is something you do!

Bobby and Sherry

Greetings from our Birthing Center and from four new little citizens of Haiti! Our Birthing Center saves lives every day… instead of mothers dying during childbirth in unsanitary conditions, they have their babies in a beautiful Birthing Center that “never closes!” 24/7 our Midwives and Doctors are on call. Every mother gets special attention, medical care, medicines, good hot food, and a nice clean bed. Meanwhile, on the front porch, nervous fathers and family members can sit in rocking chairs while listening to Christian Music.

It was my idea to have a nice large, wide porch with rocking chairs. It makes such a big difference, especially to the mothers and family members. Each mother receives a wonderful box gift that comes from our partners. These came from our friend Robin. Inside are baby blankets, diapers, safety pins, and all kinds of goodies!!! In about a week or 15 days, their Birth Certificates will be ready! This is a HUGE BLESSING in Haiti, because mothers have to go downtown to dangerous areas and wait and wait and wait for a Birth Certificate… and they do not get it back for a month… or even a year! When we give our best to the poor, “God gives His best to us!” Thank you, partners! – Sherry

We love our Malnutrition Clinic… Sometimes we shed tears at the children who are brought here… and sometimes, it is tears of joy. Sanon Wadly was brought to our Malnutrition Clinic by his aunt. Little Sanon had been living with his aunt for several years because his mother had mental problems and his father had died. When our workers at the Malnutrition Clinic heard about Sanon’s life, it made everyone’s heart break. Sanon’s mother didn’t even know if he was alive or dead. Since her aunt was also very poor, she often fed Sanon cornmeal, even when he was a baby. He always cried when he didn’t get cornmeal… even though he should have been getting milk. Sometimes, she would feed him “dry bread soup,” water, and bread… but it did nothing for his health. The aunt and baby lived in a horrible area called, “Caanan Two.” It was built after the 2010 earthquake and had been taken over by gangs. So after she sells, she won’t have anything left because the bandits will take all her money. She would be down to “zero” again.

All these difficulties have caused Sanon to lose weight and become critically ill… near death. When his aunt brought him to our clinic, he weighed 8 kilos, and his hair was falling out and changing color to red. Now, Sanon eats small meals six times a day. He has very expensive milk that is formulated for these babies and of course, lots of medicine. He has changed so much… he now weighs 10 kilos. He walks, crawls, and laughs! He will now return home with a box of Manna Pack, (Feed My My Starving Children food), and will return for checkups… and to get more food! If this little guy’s picture doesn’t bring tears to your eyes, nothing will! He is indeed, a little miracle!

What great and precious partners you are! We wish we could “scoop you up and bring you to Haiti,” but it is too dangerous now. Please continue to “tarry by the stuff,” and watch and pray! We can tell Sanon he has lots of aunts and uncles on his side!!! I love this little kid! Sherry