jessicamcclure - AIM in Haiti Update

I received a phone call this past Friday from the AIM office asking if I wanted to go to Haiti this week on a first response team. My heart ached, but circumstances would not allow for me to leave the States right now. When I return from Cali at the end of January, I will be exploring some options of how I can assist with AIM's relief efforts and mobilizing teams. Until then, I will continue to pray and help get the word out about whats happening. Here is the latest update. For real time updates visit AIM's Haiti relief blog.

AIM is sending teams to the border of Haiti
on Wednesday and Thursday. We will be helping out in the hospitals and
camps as thousands of refugees flood the Dominican Republic. Here's
the latest from what we've heard on the ground:

People
are still being rescued - Daniel Woolley, of Compassion International,
is rescued from the Montana Hotel, where he spent 65 hours pinned under
rubble. Touching his face is Mondesir Luckson, a bellboy who was also
trapped in the ruins and with whom he was able to communicate.

Thousands, however, are still trapped and may not survive.

And in the midst of all this, the tenacity of many's faith, is
being shown. While the earthquake demolished their church, these
Haitians simply met in a nearby park. Watch the CNN video for that at
the bottom. "One reporter seemed almost incredulous at the faith he
had encountered. "Everyone we've spoken to - they're not questioning
God; they're thanking God." You can read the full article at Ron Hutchcraft's blog.

As we posted earlier, Miguel encountered a school where a thousand
children died when it collapsed last Thursday. If you haven't gotten a
chance to watch the video, you may do so at the bottom of this blog.

Please pray for Marcia Borg and
her son Sam as they touch down on Wednesday. The World Race Alum group
touches down on Thursday. We will keep you apprised in real time as
information comes through.

Funds are still greatly needed. If you'd like to continue to give, you may do so here.