I’m alive and well. It’s crazy to think that in the last few days I
find myself working alone with 5 other Haitians. I have 2 drivers, a
truck, a personal body guard who goes by the name of “baby” and my
good friend Matthew. Matthew and I have hired the others to help us. I
feel completely safe with them, but I’m starting to worry about what my
dad is going to do to me when he finds out about some of the things I
do. At least once a day I find myself in pretty dangerous situations,
and it is absolutely worth it.
So far we have visited 11 orphanages from our list. 7 have no contact,
3 have support and one was relocated. We are attempting to get the
data to an organization who can sponsor or supply them. One of the
orphanages had 300+ children, the rest hover between 30-70. We believe
this will help facilitate faster aid to these groups, however I’m
quite certain several would have not been found with the locals asking
around. The whole trip has been a “connect the dot adventure”.
All of the GPS tagging, communicating with Toby, etc has been done on
the iPhone, which had been HUGE. No need for computer.
I’m camping at night in a small salvation army refugee camp, in a
tent. Every night I hear the women singing Haitian songs- and last
night I got to hear a woman give birth – not pretty sounds.
The children are absolutely beautiful. I will admit, it is stressful
just being here, the fear of aftershocks, riots, getting sick, etc is
there, but every time I find a missing orphanage I feel awesome. Toby
has been huge in relaying info. Communications are tough, sometimes I
have service, sometimes I don’t, but strangely facebook seems to be
working great.
I’m in for the night- exhausted and happy. Looking forward to tomorrow.
M
Michael, you and the Haitian people are included in my prayers every time I pray. You are doing a beautiful thing. Be safe and let that little voice guide you.
Look at that face!! Absolutely beautiful!!
She’s beautiful. I’m glad you’re there and helping but we do worry about safety. I’m glad you are with locals though that you trust enough to watch your back in those dangerous situations.
Michael it’s Rick. You and Mathew be very careful and keep us updated. Good job man.
What an example you are Michael, I hope and pray for your safety as you try and help those wonderful people and children.
Continuing in prayer for you and the people of Haiti….God bless you for what you’re doing! When you see a need where we can be of help, let us know!!!!
I pray that your efforts get the information back to the organizations that can help these poor children and people and that your efforts do not get booged down by red tape. These are real people who are suffering. Keep up the amazing work, stay safe and strong.
Seeing a face like that is priceless and renews my hope for you.
Please pass this to Michael. I would like to know he and Mathew are OK. I know he has text only. My number for text is 386-481-8306.
I am totally amazed at what you are doing! Thank you for the sacrifices you are making to save the lives of those precious little children! You are in my prayers, and I hope that you will stay safe!
Rick I will forward your message on to him!
Excellent job Michael. You are a gift to mankind…
Be careful out there.
Don’t give up Michael. I think you have such a wonderful opportunity to help these needy children. Sounds like the Salvation Army is your best bet. Unfortunately I read the last blog before these latter ones and queried then where the Army was. I still wonder where all the other agencies are. I know God will lead you and keep you safe because you are honouring Him in what you are doing.. I’ll keep praying for you