We started the day with a simple breakfast and arrived on the roof top about 06:00. We made great strides in accomplishing our goals of removing the fallen roof line. Unfortunately, Dene was injured a couple of hours into the work day when a piece of concrete fell on him. In a true unity of purpose and spirit we transported him to the L'Hopital General for X-ray and ultrasound. The X-ray determined that Dene's right pelvis is broken in a couple of places and the amazing team of American relief doctors determined that he should be sent back to the US for further treatment. Mike travelled with Dene on an air evacuation flight to Tampa this evening. Dene is resting comfortably tonight and the doctors say they will perform surgery tomorrow to set everything in place. Sharon (Dene's wife) arrived here this evening and is in with Dene now. They are about to move him to a private room for some much needed rest for both of them. Mike is booked on the first flight back to Port-au-Prince tomorrow morning to rejoin the team. Even through today's difficult situation, blessings have abounded.
The men continued to work on the concrete roof line. It was a glorious time when we were finally able to drop the concrete slab and lay it down on the roof so gently, it looked like a well choreographed dance. Great rejoicing occurred with our team and our Haitian brothers; they really came through during our time of need.
What a long ride to the hospital, many street vendors and many signs of poverty and then there were the hundreds of tents cities! It reminded Trevor of the aftermath of Katrina. Their future is as uncertain as ever. You have to filter the overwhelming and learn to see God’s will in the destruction.
peace, love, hope, and joy!
(some of these are Trevor's words, some Mike's)
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