Late yesterday afternoon I was in my kitchen preparing some food when the entire house started to shake like crazy. I ran around in shock for a bit and then decided to go outside in case the entire house collapsed. I stood on the street until the ground stopped shaking. I went inside and started cleaning like a mad woman, I saw water all over the place and realized that one of my toilets had broken in two and was leaking all over the place. I turned off the water flow and then my phone started ringing. I heard that the school had collapsed and that as far as anyone knew everyone got out okay. There was a lot of people there because we had a basketball tournament going on. I walked over to my friends house down the road and we sat around waiting to hear more news. Every time there was an aftershock we ran outside to the road. Randy and Karen finally returned home with some of the guys who work with us. We still haven't heard from one of our staff members and none of the teachers or students.
The streets were chaos, people running around trying to find loved ones. Others were sitting in small groups praying and singing. Last night was spent sitting around in shock, not sure what to do next. We all slept at Randy and Karen's house, right by the door so we could run out on the street if necessary. After a while we all moved outside and slept on mattresses in their yard. We slept little and now it's morning once again. We're buying food and water and trying to decide what to do next. Please pray for wisdom and strength.
24 comments:
Praise God that you are all well. I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. We are praying for you and all associated with Adoration as well as with the country as a whole. May God's light shine through the dust and darkness.
Sharon Hofsink
Kim, We will remember you, your students and staff in prayer. So pleased to know that you are safe.
John and Ruth Ferguson
Kim, so relieved to hear that you are okay!! Praying for you and your staff that you may find the strength you need to get through this tough time. Be careful, Kim.
Love you, Janine
Kim.. so glad and relieved to hear that you were safe and spared injury. Praying for you and the staff and the children as you deal with this tragedy. Psalm 121
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Thank you.
Kim, we are so very thankful to hear that you are alright! Praise God!
We have been praying for you all and will continue to do so.
Love you so much!
Charity (and co.)
My prayers are with you. It's so hard to take this all in... I can't imagine what you must be dealing with. I'm thankful that you're safe, and will pray for your continuing strength through the very difficult days and months ahead.
Love,
Tina
Gringhuis, you have brought me so much relief. Thank you for being so diligent during this stressful time to let us know that you're okay. You and your haitian family are in my prayers to find quick peace of mind.
On the flip side, the early labour has subsided:) Love ya lots.
Kim,
I'm thankful you're alright. I was thinking about you all night!
Elizabeth
Dearest Kim: I am so thankful that you are OK. What turmoil and anxiety. We thank GOd that it appears all at the school were safe except waiting to hear from 1 person. I will continue to pray for safety, health and peace for you all. May you feel God's presence surround you. Luv & blessings! Corrie
I don't know you, but am thankful you are safe and well. I've been following CDIA's website and will keep you, the people, the school children, the nation in my prayers. Josh 1:9:" I am with you and will never leave you, I am with you wherever you go...:
Hey Kim:
Mr Kamphuis here! (Wil)
Watched the videos coming out of Haiti! Shocking but not quite as much as actually being there...and you are...bless you!
Let us know how we (HDCH)can help out!
My wife and I are also developing a new ministry in Belize called In His Footprints (footprintsbelize.ca) We have connections around the world, and we don't mind using them to help Haiti (your school?) out.
May you sleep better tonight!
Hi Kim,
I'm speaking on behalf of Mr. Kamphuis' geography class, when I say that we are all praying for and everyone in Haiti at this time.
We were just wondering if there is anything that we can possibly do to help.. send money, or supplies?
please let us know.
:)
Hey Kim,
You've been in my thoughts and prayers all day, and I've been following the updates on the school website. I'm so glad that you're okay, but so sad for all that the school community has lost. We will continue to pray for safety for you, and for comfort and strength for all those affected.
Katrina
Dear Kim:
I just learned this past Saturday that you were in Haiti when I was talking with Marg and Marian. Of course, as soon as I heard about the earthquake, I thought about you. I was thrilled to learn that you were okay. I heard your CFRB interview sent to me by Corrie.
Also, I heard from my sister that Grant and Sandy Rumford and their four children from Burlington are okay too. He's a paramedic working with Mission of Hope. Sandy often came into the bookstore.
Many thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time,
Glenda Rickard
Hi Kim - great news that you are safe. Tamone and I are praying for you and for the people in Haiti. we ask that people might turn to the true and living God and seek Him out in this time of crisis.
In Christ,
Paul and Tamone James
What a relief to know that you are okay. I knew you'd figure out a way to let everyone know you were safe.
Please know that you, your friends, co-workers and students are in our prayers.
You will find the wisdom to see what you should do.
Karen Rawlings
KIM, I can't tell you how i am thanking God above for your safety during this horrendous time in Haiti, lean on HIM, He will direct your paths.
Continued thoughts and prayers for you, your staff, the country...
I will keep checking for further updates on your blog.
HUGS! dearest Kim, you were and are sooo brave!
Margie H.
Kim has been evacuated out of Haiti and is on a plane back to Canada. She will reach Canada today.
Gwen
So glad to hear that you're okay! Keeping you, and all your friends and students in my prayers.
Hi I am Justine, from HDCH, in Mr. Kamphuis' class.
My family, class, school, friends and I are all praying for you during this time of need! We pray that you and the children you teach and their familes remain safe and recive the care that they need to get through this. God is with you and looking out for you during this.
hi miss gringhuis us at class678f at lawrence height's are thinking about you and your class mates are very happy to know that your okay and we will always remember the days you spent being such a really good teacher.
p.s we are doing a fundraiser to raise money for you and your students and we will be so happy to hear about your adventure.
and we will always be thinking of you in our prayers love Tyesha,ms.d,raquel,luciene,elif,and mr bhagwatt,ms.christiano hope you are safe.
Kim I am so glad to hear that you are okay! I pray that the teachers and students will be too, and for guidance as for what to do next.
Christine
Hi Kim, i heard your interview on CBC. What a tough decision you had to make to return to Canada. I beleive that was the right thing to do.You now have access to tools you can leverage to help those you know and love. Blessings and prayer,
irving
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