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Of Gangs, Reefs, and a Life Saved!

When Bill came home last February, we had no idea it would be so long till he could return.  Shortly after getting home, the gangs attacked the main airport in Port au Prince and it was closed for some weeks.  For various reasons, here and there, several months went by …

Uniforms and a Nation Collapsing!

When Bill returned to Haiti at the end of December, the demonstrations  and protests were continuing all over the country.  Being able to travel in the country to the trailhead safely had been a concern but finally, the trip to Janou happened!!  Bill and friends were able to arrive at the …

Loaves and Fishes

Bill returned to Haiti on December 30th.  Unfortunately, his luggage did not make it to Haiti the same time as he did.  His connecting flight on Sunrise Airways to Les Cayes was full for the next eleven days, so it was urgent that he take the flight he was booked. …

Hunger and Desperation

Things in Haiti continue to go downhill.  Hunger is rampant.  Gas at $12/gallon is contributing to the high cost of food. (We are now sailing back and forth to the mainland which is time consuming but necessary due to the cost of fuel instead of using a motor.). Some food …

On the Jericho Road….

Work continued in August and September on the house in Raket.  The roof finally went on, the drain pipe from the roof was installed, and the first rain found the people rejoicing that water was going into the cistern!  (See other pics below the update.)  Things continue to deteriorate in …