Things that make you go hmmm...

The Haitian Child Welfare office contacted the House of Hope and asked if they could place children there who had lost families in the earthquake. The HOH is happy to take more children. Of course it costs more to care for these children but are trusting the Lord for that. Please pray that the Lord will send the very children that He wants to become a part of the family at HOH. It is interesting that this is happening now because in the days after the earthquake the government agencies like UNICEF were actively working to ensure the placement of internally displaced children into state run organizations. (This action was taken following an Idaho church group's misguided attempt to smuggle Haitian children out of the country after the quake.) This recent action indicates that things are getting back to normal in Haiti. Hands-on government intervention, although very necessary in crisis does not last forever but the work of the Kingdom of God keeps moving forward year in and year out!

ANGIE’S UPDATE: Door of Hope has been advocating for Angie for 3 years now. It started with her scoliosis surgery. Since then Angie is enrolled in LeTourneau University .Angie is doing great in school. She has maintained a 3.85 GPA. That is impressive; remember English is not her first or second language! Angie is a blessing to us. She is a disciplined, hard working student. She puts her education first and is determined to excel. She is in Haiti for July and the early part of August visiting family. It is good for her to keep her feet in Haiti once in a while. You know we are putting her through school by faith. We trust the Lord to supply her financial needs. Would you like to help? I am looking forward to seeing her while I am in Haiti.

I leave tomorrow for Haiti. Please pray for:

· traveling mercies in the air and on the ground

· I’m carrying an extra suitcase (above the 2 allowed by American Airlines) full of antibiotics & specialized medications – pray that these would make it there in good shape

· for easy passage through customs especially with the medications

· spiritual sensitivity to what is going on around me and for grace to react or to speak into those situations wisely

· Gail and my family at home

· a productive time while we meet and discuss the plans for Hope Village

· I’ll be carrying a lot of luggage; it is hard carrying it all at once!