Be Still and Know that I am God

Update: just heard from a missionary friend of mine, Megan, that Nicky is alive and his family are all okay. I am so thankful! Thanks for your prayers!

Here is a photo of Nickenson Pierre (Nicky). This was taken just 5 weeks ago in Petion Ville at at the Methodist Guest House. Nicky cried so hard when I left as he was so worried he would never see me again. He was literally sobbing big time tears! The poor guy; I tried to reassure him that I would be back. A Haitian man, John Bellefleour, who is an English translator, was there and tried to help Nicky understand that it was in God's control. If God desired it, we would meet again. Thank you, Mr. Bellefleour.

(Nicky with his mom and little brother)

Dear Lord: I pray that I will see Nicky again on earth, but if it's Your will, please comfort Nicky. Let him know that we love him and that we are praying for him. Please comfort his Mom and brothers and his grandmother who lived with them.

What is happening in Haiti is so tragic that no words can rightly be expressed. This small island nation has nothing. When they talk on CNN about it being dark and now they have no electricity... well, most Haitians do not have electricity at all, and the ones that do, well, it is only operating a few hours in the night. My big concern is also the water. Clean water is not readily available for many Haitians....now this is made worse. There are so few hospitals on a good day that do not efficiently operate to help the sick. Now, this is compounded by the injured and then the collapse of some of the hospitals.

But, I know that God is in control. There are stories from our friends down there that in the early morning hours, the only sounds that you could hear were Haitians singing and praying to God.

Please consider coming with me to Haiti sometime. It is a country that will never leave your heart.