Welcome to Haiti

First of all, let me say that the team got home safely and off to the airport today with no troubles.  :)  Praise God for a good week after the first group left and a great time of ministry out in Chaveneau.  We were able to stay our last night in the Arris house but we were all really exhausted (especially me- this trip was really draining).

The sad news is that on the way driving home the truck started making this crazy "knocking" noise as I was driving up a long hill.  It overheated and the oil light came on.  So we pulled over and let it cool and added a quart of oil but it kept knocking the whole way home.  We called the owner and he said to keep driving it home- just take it easy.  Turns out one of the cylinders blew which means it was only firing on 5 of the 6 cylinders.  So... now the engine is being rebuilt right now.  BUT we had to pay for that which was $2500 sooooo now we do not have enough (again) to buy a vehicle.  Unless someone donates the money to fix the truck.  I spent a great deal of time praying and talking with the owner (a fellow missionary) and I know this is the right thing to do, but it still stinks to let go of a dream-- for now.  Just this morning we went to look at a Chevy Suburban which was perfect for what we will be doing and seemed like a great truck.  BUT I do not have enough for that now.  :'(  

Please pray- God is really trying to grow our ministry and teach us something- we just don't know what yet!

(Note:  As of 7/30/12 we got a $250 donation toward "greatest need"- another $2250 and we will have enough to buy the Suburban- looks like a good deal.  If you or someone you know would like to give toward that please go to our website on the "donate" page- there are directions there!  THANK YOU for your support of the ministry- in prayer, financial or encouraging e-mails and such. You really are a blessing for us!)