Aftershocks
We awoke this morning to the earth shaking. It’s such a weird feeling – I never will forget it since I was in that big one we had in Kona a few years ago. The same low rumble that you can almost feel more than you can hear, followed by a thump, then another thump, all the while the rumble growing and growing, until you can feel the ground moving under your feet.
All the guys jumped out of bed at once (some even ran downstairs). Afterward I went down and just snapped the morning on my iPhone – such a beautiful Haitian day. It really does make you think – just how crazy and terrifying that quake must’ve been. We heard about 70 people died in that quake this morning in PAP. We also heard than an 8 year old boy was pulled alive from the rubble of last week’s quake. Amazing.
Jeremy and I are stoked to announce that at this point it looks like our trip will have cost us $3450, and we have another $2850 on top of that to donate to YWAM Haiti. We cannot easily express our heartfelt gratitude to you all for making this trip possible for us – it’s been such a life-changing experience – and for the sake of YWAM Haiti. It’s clear to us that God planned so specifically for us to come and join them for this time, and he’s anointed us to help in a time of dire need. The need will continue long after we leave, as will the heroism of the YWAM staff. Right now YWAM projects that they will need in the region of $200,000 in the next month to feed and care for the refugees coming to St. Marc since the quake. Please continue to give as you feel led.
PayPal username:
johnny.gillespie@gmail.com
You can also send me a donation, by check, tax deductible, at:
John Gillespie
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy. #93
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Make the check payable to U of N Kona, with a post-it note on it with my name and mission account number, 5297.
(Feel free to re-post this blog anywhere and check out www.jeremybardwell.wordpress.com for Jeremy’s perspective on our trip!)
January 21, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Johnny & Jeremy,
Words cannot express the joy in my heart as I watch your video updates. I am so proud of you … and the entire YWAM team … and thankful for all the folks who have donated towards your transportation costs … and for those who continue to give sacrificially. The need is so great! In the midst of the chaos, you share stories of hope, of God’s love, and of a nation who desperately needs a Savior. I am fervently praying for you. May God continue to use you (and the team) in mighty ways … because you’re SO right – without Him – we are ALL in way over our heads.
I love you,
Mam (Lynda)