During our group devotions las night we discussed the events of Ezra chapter 1-5 - the Israelites were returning to Jerusalem from exile.  Ezra talks specifically about the rebuilding of the temple, how they were met by opposition through questions, taunts, undercover enemies and even a royal decree.  Because those involved were relying on God, obeying and trusting God, God was with them and they were successful.

This is very much like how our first day on the building site went.  The site which was supposed to be clean and ready for interior footings (below ground support) was full of trash and weeds, the exterior foundation was completely not up to specifications.  We needed to start over.  There were many questions about how to proceed next. 

At the same time we have seen numerous answers to prayer.  We spoke with a haitian who is a builder and we have worked with many times.  He is able and more than willing to help us get supplies and laborers.  Tingue is his name.  He also has supplied us with a small backhoe to dig up a lot of rock (not something we wanted to do by hand).  There is an American here in Haiti who is a respected builder, he has agreed to work for us.  His name is Dale, he comes highly recommended and he was willing to come out this morning to help with the decisions about how best to proceed  - he and Dean have been invaluable thus far.  There is also a US crew coming in on Saturday, they will have some construction people with them so we will be able to get more work done next week.

Please pray that we will continue to have patience and perseverance through these hurdles, that we would show Gods love to the Hatians we are working with and that we will be in tune with Gods leading.

Bondye beni ou!

Lori