Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Psalm 23

Even tho I wall thru the valley of death, I will have no fear.
Todat was one giant miracle. Let me tell you the ending, fiirst . Michelle is sitting with her baby, Finder, while trying to upload photos for CNN and a celebrity talk show host. You'll have to ask her who.
We had a wonderful 6 hours of sleep last night, the first sleep in over 40 hours! We grouped up, went over plans, then unloaded a U-haul and passenger van full of supplies into the airport. All 12,000 lbs had to be labelled and x-rayed thru the regular means.
It did not all make it on the plane. A certain American egotistical politician type whacked some cash on the table, and used a chartered plane that was supposed to take 50 doctors into PAP, leaving them stranded!!!!!! For the next three hours we were slowed down, and finally about fifteen minutes before takeoff, we got the call. RUN!!! Let's go guys !!!
We ran thru security, down the length of the terminal, and straight on to the plane. With the GLA group was a policeman , two bodyguards, and two federal agents! Exciting stuff! We also had a load of people from Medical Mercy on board with us.
Right now Joe is doing an interview with Larry King. CNN has been following the GLA story since the quake!
Wehen we arrived in PAP, the scene was surreal! On 10 months ago when we were here, there were two planes at the airport, now there were so many!! Also helicopters, army, UN, police, supplies, camps set up , .....
We unloaded the plane- by hand - I crawled under the plane and got a terrific shot of a body guard unloading the plane with a helicopter taking off right behind him! We are sending via email to Aaron's wife, and hopefully that shot will be on Larry King! (By the way, I was the official photographer.
I just got the 10 min warning. We are heading out to the other site momentarily.

Unloading was a gong show. Other mission groups, nuns , etc were all in the way . there were probably a thousand people on the tarmack in our general area. Darkness fell, and we had to drive PAP in darkness. NOBODY wants to drive PAP in darkness. But God protected us the whole way.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Garner & Michelle,

It's great to hear from you again! We're thankful that God has brought you there safely and wish you strength and health in the days ahead. Fear not for God is with you. Many people at home are praying for you and those all around you. Take care!

Thaddeus & Anita

Anonymous said...

Garner & Michelle:
Awesome news that you made it there safely. May God grant you everything you need to be able to do what is needed in the days ahead. May He continue to be your guide.
Ed & Elaine

Anonymous said...

Hi Garner & Michelle!

It's good to hear you arrived safe and sound.
We will pray that God gives you all that you need in the weeks that come.

Jane & Dan

Unknown said...

Hey there Garchelle (I still love that name). Glad to hear you made it!

Grace said...

We can now thank the Lord you made it there, rather than praying that he will make it possible! we have an awesome God who answers prayer! we pray he will continue to provide all that is needed, and bless all the relief efforts down there in Haiti.

Charlote said...

and again, so proud of you guys and love your words...thanks so much for including us

Anonymous said...

Thank you Lord! Fear no evil. God is with you. We're still praying.
Dad and Mom W

Anonymous said...

Michelle & Garner

So glad to hear you arrived safe and sound. You are doing what so many of us wish we had the strenght and courage to do. Keep us posted. I wish for you safety, and the strength in each other to get through this.

Christina Card

Anonymous said...

Yeah! Glad to hear you guys made it safely :) Thank you Jesus!
Praying for the days ahead, that you will have the strength you need, and that God will bless all the relief efforts that are being made! ~joyce

Jayne said...

Garn and Michelle,
I'm so glad it all worked out for you to go to Haiti! They need you so badly - especially those babies!
Please take care, and remember that we are praying for you and the Haitians!
Uncle Andy + Aunt Jayne

Anonymous said...

work hard ... work harder.. work hardest... and never ever ever will it be as easy as this ..... with you in spirit... knowing that is enough.... many many hugs ... margie

Anonymous said...

Wow Garner and Michelle,

Amazing Grace!

Zina