haiti

i don't usually do this kind of thing on the blog, but this kind of thing doesn't usually happen.

if you're like me, your hearts are breaking for haiti. the poorest of the poor in our world are facing devastation from the earthquake yesterday, and many great organizations are asking for donations to help.

one of them is a local SF ministry, which has been sent by God to haiti. today, they issued a call for help, they are trying to raise $12,000 and go to the place where they have their orphanage asap, probably next week sometime. as far as they know, the children are safe - i don't believe they were super near the epicenter of the quake, but not really sure...i think communication is a problem at this time.

if you have a burden to pitch in, here is the website to donate. they have a paypal setup, so it's super simple. and let's all pray together for God to reach out BIG TIME for these beautiful people in need.

Update:
I am on the mailing list for the above ministry, and have heard about the lack of news for a couple of days about a dear friend of the SD people, who lives in Port au Prince. Funny how God works - they were comforted today by kind of an unusual email:

Mike and Pam,

I am not sure how I got on your Email list, but I have some information for you. Kiki is an distant relative of mine. He and I have a cousin in common, living in Florida, who has reported that Kiki is safe. I hope this message gives you comfort.