Yesterday was a long day of travel but thanks to the donation of a pilot, Romano and I were able to save about 4 hours of travel time from Jacmel to Port au Prince. He flew us into the airport, and that saved all of the time. Flying over the port is an amazing thing to see-- all of the ships with aid, helicopters ferrying supplies etc., and lots of soldiers from various countries. At one point we counted 11 helicopters at the airport with planes coming and going. For those who have been critical of the military entering, what I saw yesterday was a ballet of machines in the air. I believe without the professionalism of the military it would not happen.

We arrived in Cerca Carvajal at about 6pm and reunited with two of our pastors in the mountains here. They are well. One is a new dad of one month. The second, his wife is sick so this morning we're going to the doctor.

We will also, I hope, receive food via air from Santiago for refugees in a town called "Pignion" today.

Today we will travel there and to MinDos.

Tomorrow we will be in Vinbal, Haiti. We are in the northeast of the country now.

It was also a big day in the life of Mackinson. In the morning the doctor met with the mom at the hospital. Thanks to Michelle and her determination to follow through with this little life, they brought the mom and Mackinson to the hospital treatment center. From that point, there was a big surprise. More later due to limited computer time.