Praises in the midst of Pain

Please forgive me for my silence, I had much to process and sift through in my mind and heart.
The media is slowly growing tired of Haiti as the streets are being cleared of dead bodies and the remaining survivers have been saved. But for Haitians the aftermath of the earthquake is just beginning. They are slowly recovering from their shock and the reality of their future is becoming more apparent each day. Here in Canada I feel so far removed from what is happening in Haiti. I feel so safe, so clean, so well fed. I am thankful that my days are filled with visits with family and friends, public speaking events and slowly responding to the many e-mails I have received.
Before the earthquake happened I had planned on coming home this week for my dad's 60th birthday party as well as a friend's wedding. As these events approach I find myself thankful that I am alive and well and able to share in these happy moments. As Ecclesiastes 3 says, there is "a time to weep and a time to laugh". I have weeped much for Haiti and now I will rejoice with my loved ones for a time. I know when I return to Haiti I will weep again, for all that was lost, but will also rejoice with those who are alive and well and serving Him.
As for my return to Haiti... I am eager to return but not sure exactly when that will happen. I am trying my best to wait patiently for God's perfect timing.

Regular reports from my co-worker Randy continue to come in. He and our Haitian co-workers continue to remain busy. Praise the Lord, they have gained access to a water purification system and as long as they have a source of water they are able to provide clean water. From time to time they also receive food from other Aid Organizations and they are able to distribute this food to the communities where "our" families come from.

Here are some pictures of them hard at work.

They continue to have prayer services each night with their neighbours. This has proven to be a time of fellowship and worship.