You may smile to hear us call 78 degrees chilly, but it is from our tropical perspective.
Perspective-we all see the world from a certain viewpoint. Pray that we may learn to see the world and work from the Lord�s perspective so that we can best use our time and resources for treasures that will last for eternity.
Is there danger in Haiti-yes. Is there in the USA-yes. Is the Lord in charge-YES! Are we doing the Lord�s will and content-Yes.
Thank you for being an important part of our team. Serving the Lord with your help,
Cory, Kris, Eli and Anna Thede
At Christmas time I went to the staff party with about 80 people. Because of delays in customs, Anna and I opened gifts several times when they arrived after Christmas. In January we went to visit our friends at the Baptist mission and had ice cream.
Dr. Tim visited and did surgery for a week. I went and watched mom work. I was able to help by turning on the suction machine in the operating room. I helped the Sandy Lake team. They worked with plumbing, electricity, painting, office work, cleaning and other jobs. We went swimming and I am learning to dive. Grandpa and Grandma TerAvest also visited. We took a 24 mile trip to the mountains that took over 3 hours on rocky roads. Was it bumpy!
I want to live in Haiti with my family some day and make machines to help improve people�s lives. I pray that the kidnappers in Haiti will learn about Jesus.
If you would like to support us or any of the Haiti projects or shares by credit card you can now donate on a secure website. Go to www.praygivego.com and click on the large �GIVEONLINE� button. There are three simple steps and you will receive a paper receipt by mail.
I like talking and helping people. In school I am learning my letters and numbers. We did not have Haitian school during the week of presidential elections because of the fear of violence. The voting went well on LaGonave.
I like helping dad in his garden. The rain is making the plants grow again. I am enjoying eating the papayas, dates, egg fruit, and sapodilla from dad�s garden. The Moringa is doing well too. Dad sent over 150 pounds of seeds to the States. Some to ECHO�s seed bank to be sent around the world. The rest he traded for a grinding machine for leaf powder.
A low moan escapes Crisma�s lips as a small wiggle of his bed causes pain to shoot up his legs and back. Now his world has shrunk to the size of a small hospital room. His body traps a still peaceful spirit in bed. Every day is a struggle against the cancer pain invading his bones and body. The resources of Haitian families are stretched with any hospitalization. Crisma's is still providing food and basic care but no longer can cover the medical costs of their loved one. The commitment to provide care to all, combined with the current political instability and limited resources has depleted the funds. The continuing needs of the hospital population is worsening the financial situation. To continue to provide care to the poor we need donations from outside Haiti, as well as prayers.
Missionaries: those raising support and additional help needed. No teacher yet for Eli & Anna but we have possibilities.
Hospital: resources needed to continue and expand the ministry.
Agricultural: Education, outreach, expansion of the impact of current fruit trees and erosion control.
Praise the Lord for the faithful prayer and financial supporters of our family and the work in Haiti.
National church�s 4-year conference in April.
Revival and a new vision, enthusiasm for the Great Commission by believers worldwide.