I'm trying something new. That is to type on Microsoft Word 2007. It tells me that I can post blogs from here which would be wonderful so let's see how it goes.

Things are happening in Haiti. We've had a very unusual winter and now we are getting rains so early before the rainy season. St Marc flooded downtown the other night because of the huge amount of water that came from the mountains and with the damage done during the hurricanes last summer, nothing can hold the water back. Then today we heard from another missionary who was on his way to work at Agape, that Cabaret was having manifestations, concerning the fact that the bridge there has never been fixed and these early rains are scaring people. Cabaret lost many lives and was flooded over and over again last summer. Their only voice is to manifest. It was not pleasant for our friends because they got in the middle of a gun fight between police and citizens, rock throwing all of it!! They finally got through without incident but it was pretty scary to say the least. Praise God for His protection in situations like that.

We are looking forward to Diana Moreno, her daughter Alicia and Dr. Mary Mikowski coming in for a week to do clinics. There is so much sickness and disease that gets no attention due to the poverty issue. Their giving will alleviate some of the suffering. It's amazing to me how Haitians tolerate the pains that we simply take an aspirin for. One of our kindergarten students mother cannot find the heart medicine the doctor prescribed….another problem. If you have the money (we were buying it) finding it is hard. So, we are looking forward to Dr. Mary and Diana's loving care.

Somehow I was encouraged to go on Facebook, so if any of you are on there, I invite you to be my friend.

The orphanage is really going well and the boys are doing great. I need to get there and get some pictures of them. They are beginning to gain a little weight and look quite healthy. If we could only take in a dozen right now, it would help so many more. It costs 100 USD to care for each boy a month, when you factor in the night time and weekend help, all the food, electricity, water, etc.

We are in desperate need of a school principal at El Shaddai. If you know of anyone who is mission minded, would love a positive experience in a safe environment, please tell them about us. Our biggest need is an American presence at the school. Gary and I desire to move on to evangelical things but we cannot leave the school unattended. It's a good school and we want to see it get to be even better. We need younger blood.

They are getting ready for elections here for Senate seats that have been empty a long time. The Lavalas Party was told they could not run for these seats. Lavalas is the Aristide party. It's not a bad thing that Lavalas can't run. They were in when this country went up in smoke. Their having seats would usher Aristide back. Our landlord told us that if Lavalas is allowed to be voted into those Senate seats, many people (who can afford to leave Haiti) will leave in fear of their lives. So this is not just an ordinary election time. Please pray that it will be peaceful.

Isn't it wonderful to know we have a constant in our lives? Without the Word of God and the assurance that He's in control where would we be? Is. 33:17 says …and the work of righteousness shall be peace and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. May that be true in your lives as you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. God Bless. Carolyn