Update. Surveying. Haiti. Passion. Ukraine.

It's been a while so I figured I'd post an update.

I'm living in SW Central MS right now...mostly anyway.  I'm Surveying with my best friend from college.  We have plenty of work (when the weather cooperates) and people are quick to remind me it is a blessing what with so many people out-of-work these days.  It sucks to be shackled with debt again.  Although I anticipate clawing my way out by the end of the year if not earlier.

I'm a little depressed because my pleas for help in purchasing vehicles in Haiti seems to be largely ignored.  As I mentioned in an earlier post- when the earthquake struck Haiti I wanted to be there.  Missions- living overseas- serving...it's in my blood.  Because I need to concentrate on paying off my credit card and because I am committed to helping my friend in his business I knew I couldn't go to Haiti right now.  

What I could do though was authorize the use of my Ukraine Mission money for use in Haiti.  There's a steady flow- and even stockpiling- of food and water down there now.  What's missing is a reliable way to distribute relief.  My friends at AIM (Adventures in Missions) already had a network in place.  They are already working with local Haitian Pastors and Churches.  The flood of short-term teams has already begun. They want to purchase 5 Trucks/Vans and a trailer to transport teams and supplies.  I donated $12000.00 to be used as a Matching Fund towards a goal of $61000.00.  You can still give at either of these websites:

https://www.adventures.org/give/donate.asp?giveto=HAITIEQ10

http://www.razoo.com/story/Haiti-Transportation-Fund

In Ukraine news:  The Passion World Tour will be in Kyiv, Ukraine on May 10.  When I came home last November my goal was to return to Ukraine in time for the Passion Conference but it doesn't look like that's gonna happen.  If things go well, I could return as early as the end of May but that's unlikely at this point.  I really want to get back there though...and I'd still like to spend some time in Haiti too.

Finally- man... it just seems like a lot of my family has been under attack lately.  Times are hard for several family members.  I appreciate your prayers.