By now many of you are aware of the 7.0 earthquake that took place on Tuesday, January 12, 2009. I was able to reach Pierre about 20 minutes after the earthquake. One of our nannies was injured when a wall fell on her, at this writing we do not know the extent of her injuries. Pierre sustained an injury to his eye. He also said that the building had sustained damage. We do not know the extent of the damage at this time. Pierre also indicated that the children were okay.
First and foremost we would ask you to cover our staff and children in prayer. Pray for:
Our crèche will be in need of great physical assistance in the coming days. While in the US we can gather what we physically have to share with our neighbor in a disaster, it's going to be very difficult to collect physical donations and get them to Haiti in a timely manner. The need is immediate and great, food, fuel, medications, and clean water will be costly. The most effective donations at this time will be monetary donations so that the crèche will be able to purchase what is needed.
Our crèche may also become a place where the birth families, staff and its neighbors seek humanitarian aid in the form of food, clothing, medications and clean water. As the crèche reaches out to help those in need we are asking you to help through your monetary donations. Give as God speaks to your heart.
In the coming days we will also begin organizing work teams to repair the damage to the orphanage and medical teams, and if possible reach out to assist those in need in the surrounding community. Pray for God's leading in your life as we begin to organize these teams and how He would use you.
In closing I would like to share a Haitian proverb: Bef sa ke, Bondye pouse mouch pou li. Translation: God shoos away the flies for the cow with no tail. Meaning: God takes care of those who cannot help themselves.
Together we are God's hands and feet to those in need.
On behalf of the staff and the children of Haiti, thank you for making a life changing difference in the lives of the children and people of Haiti.
God Bless You,
Kim Harmon, President
