Overwhelmed but still trusting

Things in Haiti are changing by the hour. The UN had originally thought the riots and barricades would calm down by late afternoon yesterday. But it turns out that things got worse over night. It's hard for us to understand why the Haitian people would do these things because they aren't happy with something, but that's the only way they know. The people who aren't happy are determined to let their "voice be heard" somehow. Apparently their way to be heard is to demonstrate their anger by blocking roads, as if the overwhelming smell of burning tires is going help matters. However, their demonstrations and attempts to shut Haiti down has been successful so far.

Daniel has told me that he is safe, but unable to get to Ooley. All flights are still canceled. If at all possible, someone will be getting Ooley to Daniel some time today. But with all the roads blocked we aren't sure who could do that at this time. Courts are still closed and everyone, especially those who aren't Haitian, are being encouraged to stay put and not attempt to travel.

I know Daniel and Ooley are not only safe in God's hands, but that they have some of the best people able to help them if something extreme is necessary. They've been told that U.S. Marines will be brought in to help clear the barricades and stop the rioting demonstrations, but no timeline has been given last I've heard. Daniel has been in contact with me with any information he knows and if he's able to have a second of Internet access has been posting updates on his Facebook. I'll stay on it the best I can from my end too.

We are still in contact with Chances For Children, but are just all having to sit and wait at this point. Waiting is not fun.

Please pray for Daniel and Ooley's safety, as well as everyone with them. This is another reminder to not take our freedom here in America for granted. Pray for the troops that will be traveling to Haiti to help the Haitian people too.

Thanks everyone for your messages and comments on Facebook and for your texts. Knowing that you are praying and supporting us gives us strength to endure. This will all make for a really cool story later I'm sure!