Aiding the Needy

We have been busy since sun up.  Roger helped organize removing debris at the end of the road where the building fell so vehicles could pass.  He had lots of local help and they had made a path in a couple of hours...all by hand, with picks and one wheelbarrow.  We then gave out rice, beans and water.

I visited the Doctors without boarders clinic near us to inquire as to their needs.  It was full and busy.  I was impressed with their organization and Drs.  At the moment they are full to capcity, have the staff they need and had just gotten a delivery of medical supplies.  I have never see so many broken limbs.  One lady in particular had t broken legs and a broken arm.  Many are awaiting surgery.

Around noon we received 50 boxes of food from Mission of Hope.  They will make over 7000 meals.  Then we took some up to our church in Fond Branche and the church in Bizoton.  We also stopped by to see Lilian, a friend, in Fontamara, and an orphanage in Fontamara that someone was inquiring about.  Went to OMS,a guesthouse near us, they are all well, were glad to see us.  Their only damage was the wall by the street fell down.  We also went by the church in Bizoton, which is still standing, but not sound...lots of cracks and one wall is only being held up by the building next to it, which is very close.

Also, in between all this we have been answering emails, planning for teams that are coming soon, etc.  We are very tired today and will be in bed soon...out in the street again.  Had some good aftershocks about 10am and also later this afternoon.

The diesel Roger bought for the generator off the street has 'stuff' in it and makes the generator choke and hiccup.  The car has less than 1/.4 tank.  Prices are rising...today diesel was $6 USD per gallon and gasoline is $12 USD!!!  There is no place open to cash a check, so we are being careful with our cash.  We have enough for now...but don't know when things will change.

Continue to pray for security.  As people get more desperate, the security breaks down.  There are so many aspects of this crisis to consider, not only the medical needs, but food, water, cash, security when everyone is living outside, transportation, & communication (our phones are still not working).  Also, where will people live when the tremors finally stop?  So far every house I have seen has cracks in it!  Are they sound?  Can we live in our houses?  Only time will tell.

Donations: Send to -
Elim Fellowship
1703 Dalton Rd.
Lima, Ny 14485
w/ a note stating: "For Roger Clark - Haiti Relief"

Pray, pray, pray.  I know you are and we are thankful for each of you.
Roger & Margaret Clark