Haiti Still Needs Prayer and Help!

Hate that it has taken me so long to post these pictures.  It really hits hard when I realize that I get so busy and caught up in the everyday routine that at times I forget about the suffering and struggles going on in Haiti and in Chili.  According to Phil, it is obvious that a lot of people have forgotten what this country in enduring.  The news media has moved out and he saw very few Aid trucks while he was there.  Phil said it is amazing how many supplies have been shipped there, however they are not getting delivered to the people that need them.  One of our favorite photos is of a couple of precious children that were in the orphanage on the 2nd level of the hospital Phil worked out of.  The orphans ranged from ages 3 months to 5 years.  They were being cared for by a 86 year old lady who was not in great shape herself.  They said that a 4 year old was mixing formula and giving it to the babies - amazing.  Hopefully these pics can be a reminder for us all to keep praying and if possible, help. . . . life is good.

Haiti picks coming soon

Been meaning to get some great photos Phil was able to take while he was in Haiti posted but it has been non-stop since he got home.  We will transfer them to the computer and hopefully post them this weekend.  He was so glad for the opportunity to go, but at the same time we are sad about the huge continued need there and the lack of media coverage now.  Phil said there are many supplies, meds, etc. that have been generously donated and sent but a lot of it has not been distributed.  I will describe more of the trip as soon as we get the photos up.

Today was one of those "not good parent days" . . . . Got called to the principals office with Preston - I was horrified.  I would have rather heard he was disruptive in class, had punched someone - anything other than what I heard . They said that a couple of boys had gotten very upset and hurt because Preston was not treating them kindly.  The one thing above all that I try to teach them - I have cried all day.  Then, to top it off, I caught my precious daughter in a lie.  After two hours of explaining the importance of always telling the truth, owning up, being honest, and even explaining about Pinnochio's noise growing she finally came clean.  I am exhausted and sad.  At least it is Friday . . . life is good.