Another Step Forward on This Journey...

Today, another "hurdle" was crossed...our 53' trailer, loaded with tents, food, relief kits and more, made it to the port in Florida on time and breezed through all the checkpoints. The bill of lading was perfect, the documentation all correct, and everything went as smoothly as could be expected!!

So, our 79,500 lbs. of love sets sail for Haiti tomorrow!! (Expected arrival in Port au Prince is March 22 or 23.)

We also extend a HUGE thank you to Glen & Sylvia Derstine, for driving the tractor trailer down to Florida and having it there on time! God continues to bless this project, even in the small things, as we found out that Glen will be able to backhaul a load from Georgia and won't have to return all the way with an empty truck!!

As we anticipate the arrival in Haiti of this first load of supplies, we are so happy to be able to look back on this quest to help the people of Cotes de Fer, but we also must look forward. Our role in this project is far from over and as we look ahead down the road, we again become excited to start all over. We become energized as we discuss the fund-raisers we are planning and as we list the groups, both civic and church, who have come along side us to make "Hope in a Bucket" relief kits.

People stop us wherever we go, and thank us for our efforts in this cause, but if we're to be truthful, most of the thanks goes to you, our community, for catching our vision and helping us run with it. We have become so much more mindful of the generosity of spirit in the people with whom we live and work. Thank you for all you have done and all you continue to do to help us aid our brothers and sisters in Haiti.