Everytime it storms here I lay in bed wondering how Mezo and his family are faring through the storm. The winds just whip off the mountains and are so strong. It seems that a house like his family lives in just couldn't withstand the force. But each time, the next morning when we call the family to see how they are, the house has stood. Of course everything and everyone inside are soaked and mud-coated.

Tim & I felt like we needed to do something about this situation. It's just not "right" that they have to live this way. We can't help everyone, but at least we can start helping the ones God leads us to help! Our friend, Steve, wanted to help too (and is really footing the majority of the work - thank you Steve!) so we began work this past week. Mezo and his family - did I mention there are 10 of them living in the house? - are helping in every way they can.

Mezo put in $1000 Haitian towards materials, his wife and older daughters are cooking a meal each day for the workers, Mezo is doing some of the labor himself and the little kids go to the market area to bring back water to mix cement.

When we told Mezo that we, along with a friend, wanted to help him build a house, we asked him to bring us a plan along with an estimate of what it would cost. We were kind of "scared" of what he might bring back, that it might be more than we could help with. What a surprise! He came with a plan for a 16x20 foot house for 10 people! They are so excited about this grand new house they will have. And all for about $3000! But otherwise beyond their reach.

God is good - we have funds in place and the work is well under way. We will keep you posted on the progress.