a steady hand

Everything that has been happening in Haiti is so sad. And for anyone who is over there I sure hope you feel our prayers. Our church supports an orphanage over there called Child Hope International. And I also had an instructor I was very close with in College who was born and raised in Haiti and has her whole family over there at the North Haiti Christian University. If you want to do more please contact either one of these resources. But sometimes I know that you feel like it just isn't enough. That whatever you pray or do is not enough. That is NOT true. I have seen God come through. Don't give up people!

Here are some quotes from the Child Hope Orphanage. I hope the Bill and Sue don't mind me taking pieces of your posts to show God's mighty hand in the praise reports. Don't forget to pray people!

We have been blessed with steady flow of nurses, local doctors and others that have assisted us. And, of course, Brooke and Ashley have been working very hard. Also, many of the MDL kids are putting in a lot of time to care for the injured. But, praise God, no injuries to the kids have occured outside of Daphne who had a wall fall on her and is currently in traction awaiting treatment by a pediatric surgeon due to a broken leg.

I am crying as I type this because we have been so blessed to have everyone here during this time. God is good, always, and His ways are perfect even when we don't have all of the answers.

We also have our dear brothers and sisters from Mission Viejo Christian Church. They have been so phenomenal and supportive. They've jumped right in to help where there is need-no questions asked. A zillion thanks to them and to the people back home that helped send them to us.

We were blessed with a great doctor who showed up to help. He is an orthopedic surgeon. He and his wife lost their home when it collapsed. He lives in our neighborhood and he drove by and saw what was going on at our place and jumped right in. He will be casting little Daph's leg today, Lord willing.

Everyone has pulled together so amazingly well, working endlessly. It is truly Jesus Himself, sustaining us.

Three people accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior last night. Praise Jesus!

The Mission Viejo team has been remarkable and an unbelievable Godsend.

The MDL kids are doing remarkably well

We closed the clinic and said we were unable to help any new people. Someone told me the CNN wanted an interview. We thought if we could get the word out, maybe one of the relief organizations here might hear about our dilemma and find a way to get us supplies. i waited on hold for about 30-45minutes with CNN and they ended up postponing the interview. By the time i made it back to the clinic our doors were open and they were receiving new patients. When i asked what happened, they said an SUV full of Haitian doctors and nurses arrived with supplies. i guess God wants us to stay open -- at least for another day or two (which is how long the supplies may last). Praise God!!!

We got an influx of Haitian doctors and nurses show up to help us. Much needed meds arrived yesterday (right after we'd officially closed the doors to dozens of people waiting outside). We were running out, and then the supplies arrived. Amazing timing, as always.

Daphne finally got her cast yesterday.

People are praying-everywhere.

I haven't seen people pull together like this, EVER. I have been blessed to see what I've seen.

We want to say a very special thank you to those of you in the States helping us coordinate in a way we could never do from here. People like Lucas and Alicia Simmons, the Beck Family, the Bohlingers and so many others that are blogging, Facebooking, Tweeting and whatever else is necessary to help the efforts out hear. Most importantly, thanks for those that are praying and staying on their needs. Haiti was shaken up, not just physically but spiritually. And we need to continually pray that hearts and souls will find Christ through all this.

Our faithful God continues to sustain us and keep us moving forward. Please make it a point to pray daily for all of us here – especially those on the front lines in the triage. We thank you beyond words for all your love, encouragement and prayers. God bless.

All our staff has been amazing. I cannot begin to name all the dedicated missionaries, employees and MDL kids that are sacrificing under such duress to help. I am humbled be their dedication and hearts.

The Haitian people are incredible. They have been very strong, peaceful and completely cooperative with us under a very difficult situation.

Praise God, no patients have passed away.

Friends from the DR have been driving in food shipments of whatever they can find.

Thank you, Jesus, that we can still chuckle in light of such overwhelming circumstances. The joy of the Lord is truly our strength!

UN structural engineers came and inspected all our buildings and gave thumbs to the kids returning to live in the homes.

This has been an absolute blessing and so has been our med team that has faithfully manned the unit since hour one. Hundreds came through. Many lives were saved. All left alive. Amputations occurred. Bones were set. Wounds stitched. God sent doctors, nurses and others to keep this going non-stop 24/7 since Tuesday.

Many have selflessly volunteered to come. Over one hundred. Thank you. We are in the process of filtering through your emails and compiling teams based on priorities.

1:30pm Hurray! The American's are here! Army of L.A. Search and Rescue fireman showed up at our front door.

Right as I was writing “Still no supplies” an army of Los Angeles Search and Rescue Firemen showed up at my front door. Brian Wells, the chief of the team goes to my sending church – King’s Harbor. He just wanted to make sure we were alright and to let us know that we are not forgotten.

Thank you, Lord, that your hand was upon our little make-shift clinic -- that lives were saved and that no one died in our care. Thank you for sending doctors, nurses and others to help make it happen. You are a great and awesome God!

We are relocating our community clinic to the new home and will start-up regular hours again soon.

Today, we received our first rain since the earthquake. It came after we closed our outdoor clinic and after most of the kids’ mattresses were moved indoors. Again, God shows His presence.

A group of our boys who had, just a few days before the quake, went on a prayer and fasting up in the mountains shared that they had just prayed for the safety and well-being of the kids at the orphanage and for God to demonstrate His presence. Wow! Was that prayer ever answered! Their faith humbles me.

Great news – Marval was able to purchase 100 gallons of diesel today. What a miracle! Now we are on the hunt for food. Fritz purchased one large sack of beans and 7 small bags of rice. Praise the Lord! We feel like we have this little village where we send out our best hunters and wait. When they return with their prize we all celebrate! .


With my professor that had her family in Haiti. I know most of her family but one niece was accounted for. I haven't heard recently if they have found her. But it is amazing that God kept the people safe that are known to be safe.

If you need to know what to pray for look here: for recent updates. But the latest please pray for protection for the Orphanage and everyone that works there.

Here are some painting I have of Haiti from a missions trip I took.