Disaster on Repeat

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which hit last night

Haiti is unfortunately no stranger to natural disasters.  In the last 10 years alone, Haiti has been devastated by at least 6 Hurricanes/Tropical Storms plus the 2010 Haiti Earthquake.  The 2010 earthquake shattered the country affecting 3 million and killing more than 100,000 people. Most recently it was hammered by Hurricane Matthew just last year which again killed hundreds and wiped out crops and livestock, a major source of survival and income. They are repeatedly recovering...

Last night parts of Haiti underwent the record-breaking Hurricane Irma as it side-swiped the northern parts of the country.  Irma stormed through the Caribbean as a Category 5 with winds reaching 185 mph. In areas hit, thousands of houses have been damaged and flooding has risen several feet in some of the poorer neighborhoods.  A major concern is the effect of the damage on sanitation which increases risk of a cholera outbreak, among other diseases.

Haiti is a people that has been repeatedly beaten by disaster---they are understandably despondent.

Our team leaves in 1 month.  Our time to travel to Haiti is in God's timing.  Our purpose is to show His Love, plain and simple.

Photos from: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/9/7/16264390/photos-hurricane-irma-destruction