how to help

Another update from the clinic: the doctors have been evacuated and the sisters and father Joe are the only ones caring for the people there. The Haitian doctors there have yet to be located, so keep them in their prayers. I am still planning on going back to Haiti, whenever Doctor Kraus can get a flight lined up. This may not be for a while, though, we just don't know.

The clinic has been damaged, one of the walls surrounding the compound has fallen down and it was ransacked by people looking for food or water. The nuns and a Swiss nurse there had to lock themselves in their rooms for the night, but they are alright now. Food is the biggest problem right now, there are only so many goats and rice on the compound. The compound has connections with various UN battalions, but they are all stretched so thin right now, it is difficult contacting them. When I go back, I hope to get in constant contact with them so we can turn to them for assistance and protection.

I am going to Haiti as soon as I get word from Dr. Kraus and I will be there for a year, probably coming back after a few months for a vacation. I am working with Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis and if you would like to give donations, send mail to:

Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis
1779 Kirby Parkway Box 319
Memphis, TN 38138

Donations are marvelous, and I am trying to collect supplies to take there. A sea crate has been filled and will be shipped to Haiti soon, but getting supplies from the port to the compound is another story altogether. So bringing stuff in my carry-on is my plan. I am turning to my family, friends, and church to help me with this, so if you can, monetary donations would be the greatest help. Things can be bought and shipped depending on what is needed, especially later on when things have somewhat calmed down.

The Haitians are an incredibly resilient people, but this tragedy will test their faith and their strength like nothing else. Please give what you can and keep communications open with family and friends; don't let Haiti fall by the wayside, keep up the support and the donations, this will take years to rectify.