Haiti Earthquake

Why? Is one of the only questions that popped in my mind when I heard about this devastating 7.0 earthquake in the poorest country in the western hemisphere. The people there have lost everything. I have been watching CNN this morning and they have been saying that 80% of the population lives under the poverty line and every 4th child is malnourished. I just can't understand why something like this has to happen to people who are already struggling so greatly!!

Strangely enough, Collin is actually going to Haiti on a mission trip a week from Friday. Our church helps support a missionary there and Collin is going to check out the work there. They are actually going to a city called Cap Haitian which is on the far north side of the island. Our missionary there sent an e-mail out yesterday saying that they felt the quake but didn't sustain much if any damage, so we are thankful for that.

Please keep the Haitian people in your prayers as their city and homes are in shambles and as many lives have been lost and many have been injured. Also, be praying about Collin's (and the rest of the group) trip next week. That it will be productive, helpful and that they will return to us safely!!