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| Returning back from Haiti left us all feeling the stress, depression and utter terror of the life there, something no one is prepared for. We found lethargy in our daily routines… our mind and spirits demanded that we continue to help with recovery assistance. Thus we put a banner on my husband’s veterinary sign on the road and started collecting donations, putting flyers in all of the supermarkets and hotel areas alongside barrels for donations. In addition we put notices in the newspapers; promptly the phone calls and donations started rolling in. |
We have worked with Haitians for 30 years and have had ministry
here for some 23 years, thus we are known in the area for work
with the poor and everyone was helpful with their clothing, food,
hygiene items, blankets, tarps; anything that they could assist with.
In addition we have been busy assisting four teams to cross the
border alongside filling 6 trucks with supplies, housing teams
before renting vans to move safely in Haiti while finding safe
places to stay and work out of once they have reached
Port-au-Prince. It has been quite amazing to meet people that
were going into Haiti cold with no idea of what was going on, with
no transportation or housing. Those brave bold souls keep me
trusting in the goodness of mankind and the power that
strengthens those that serve.
here for some 23 years, thus we are known in the area for work
with the poor and everyone was helpful with their clothing, food,
hygiene items, blankets, tarps; anything that they could assist with.
In addition we have been busy assisting four teams to cross the
border alongside filling 6 trucks with supplies, housing teams
before renting vans to move safely in Haiti while finding safe
places to stay and work out of once they have reached
Port-au-Prince. It has been quite amazing to meet people that
were going into Haiti cold with no idea of what was going on, with
no transportation or housing. Those brave bold souls keep me
trusting in the goodness of mankind and the power that
strengthens those that serve.
One of our volunteers that we asked to continue the work we were involved in with the orphanage and
hospital alongside incoming groups returned Saturday with some signs of post traumatic stress
syndromes.
He was seeing sick and dead people in his room when he woke at night and in his dreams. Once he
got out of the bed and opened the door to let the sick in certain that they were outside waiting to get
in. People ill, bleeding and laying on the ground filled his mind day and night. Since he was in the
trenches longer then most, such would be expected. He is doing better, but will be affected for life,
once again, like anyone that ventured into Haiti .
Because we were some of the first on the ground after the quake the conditions were the worse
imaginable. It is to our understanding that they are establishing distribution of food, water and
medical and order is beginning to show it's face in the middle of disaster.
hospital alongside incoming groups returned Saturday with some signs of post traumatic stress
syndromes.
He was seeing sick and dead people in his room when he woke at night and in his dreams. Once he
got out of the bed and opened the door to let the sick in certain that they were outside waiting to get
in. People ill, bleeding and laying on the ground filled his mind day and night. Since he was in the
trenches longer then most, such would be expected. He is doing better, but will be affected for life,
once again, like anyone that ventured into Haiti .
Because we were some of the first on the ground after the quake the conditions were the worse
imaginable. It is to our understanding that they are establishing distribution of food, water and
medical and order is beginning to show it's face in the middle of disaster.
medicines and food we have sent over. We are thankful for your donations with our organization and
know that all funds go into our Haiti relief program.
If you were kind enough to donate on Pay Pal, please make note that there was a problem with the
system and you will be advised with your money returned. We ask that you send checks to our
Crossroads address which can be found on our web page: wwwdominicancrossroads.com.
We are now gearing up to take another team over and starting to fund raise again for the necessary
medicine and food that is essential for this up and coming trip. If you were not able to donate
previously and would like to help with our next trip please send it to our address.
Your dedication to the poor is such a blessing for them and may you be blessed for all you have done
to help with our efforts. Please keep us and Haiti in prayer. We will be sending more updates as we
receive the. Below are pictures of where the support was used when sent over to Haiti in these past
weeks.
Blessing of peace and joy
Jana Amelingmer
Crossroads
know that all funds go into our Haiti relief program.
If you were kind enough to donate on Pay Pal, please make note that there was a problem with the
system and you will be advised with your money returned. We ask that you send checks to our
Crossroads address which can be found on our web page: wwwdominicancrossroads.com.
We are now gearing up to take another team over and starting to fund raise again for the necessary
medicine and food that is essential for this up and coming trip. If you were not able to donate
previously and would like to help with our next trip please send it to our address.
Your dedication to the poor is such a blessing for them and may you be blessed for all you have done
to help with our efforts. Please keep us and Haiti in prayer. We will be sending more updates as we
receive the. Below are pictures of where the support was used when sent over to Haiti in these past
weeks.
Blessing of peace and joy
Jana Amelingmer
Crossroads
Positive news is starting to seep out of Haiti as is the positive side of the
stress of terror put upon us all. My own personal passion for service has
been heightened, less internal murmuring, focused vision, alongside a heart
overflowing with praise and prayer.
I have started awareness campaigns in the Haitian refugee camps that exist
here, showing our slide shows and sharing the need to continue upholding
their country in prayer with earnest. So many Haitians on this side, millions
we are told, that may have lost family and friends with no way of knowing as
the border has become strict allowing only Haitians with proper visas to
cross over and very few of the people we serve here have papers or even
the funds to make such a venture. They mourn in silence and the faces are
wrought with the stress of living with such a burden.
My heart breaks and bleeds for the sorrow around us, please continue in
prayer. Your financial support has also been a blessing for the necessary
stress of terror put upon us all. My own personal passion for service has
been heightened, less internal murmuring, focused vision, alongside a heart
overflowing with praise and prayer.
I have started awareness campaigns in the Haitian refugee camps that exist
here, showing our slide shows and sharing the need to continue upholding
their country in prayer with earnest. So many Haitians on this side, millions
we are told, that may have lost family and friends with no way of knowing as
the border has become strict allowing only Haitians with proper visas to
cross over and very few of the people we serve here have papers or even
the funds to make such a venture. They mourn in silence and the faces are
wrought with the stress of living with such a burden.
My heart breaks and bleeds for the sorrow around us, please continue in
prayer. Your financial support has also been a blessing for the necessary
| Crossroads Haiti Earthquake Relief Update-February 2010 |
Here is one of the groups packed to go with donations that were collected. Led by Sandra from Auga Negras who works alongside us in our free medical clinic here on the island. |
| The Dominican republic has been a life line into Haiti ever since the earthquake. Since the airport was destroyed and once repaired only planes with permission were allowed in caring the global assistance necessary. Thus, caravans of trucks with supplies from all over the world needed to go over land. In the very wake of the catastrophe, even UN and all other governments were forced to use the land line that links the two island. The port was destroyed and boats could not go in. Once again, the road was necessary to reach the disaster immediately. This photo shows the long line, sometimes 4 to 6 hours to get across with stacked up traffic once in Port-au-Prince. Fortunately, the airport is now open as well as the port and the lines are smoother, although still very long. This is a photo from the front of our truck. |
Local transportation is colorful and crowed in Haiti, here we see a photo of the transportation that teams will rent to move them from site to site once in Haiti if they do not have means of transportation. |
Water was collected and sent over as pure water, even today is difficult to come by. We are now collating purification filters and tablets to send over. |
Much needed food is continually in demand alongside parasite medicine as contaminated water and living in tent cities with no toilet causing high infestation of deadly parasites continually assaults the people of Haiti. This is at a food distribution that we helped to stock. |
Orphans waiting for supplies |
As seen on this child's head is the ramped fungus as the people are not only unable to bath in clean water but have no soaps, thus fungus spreads quickly in the living conditions. This can be cured quickly with proper medicines, which we are stocking up and taking over when we return, or supplying with teams that are going over to do medical.. |
Waiting for necessary donations, all find themselves disassociated, homeless, missing family and or friends and continually wondering about tomorrow. This little distressed girl not only received clothing but also comfort and loving hands, something that is as important as any clothing distribution. We hope to establish something more along these lines on our return and try not to get to overwhelmed in medical that the personal needs are not met. |
A girl living on the side walk with her families few possessions under a sheet. |
Tarps and sheets are continually sent over and in high demand as rain season is soon to begin. |
The next photo is sensitive. It is with great difficulty that it is included, but the truth is, this is real. This has been the reality since the earthquake. |
This is the least graphic photo of the dead that was encountered. One can not begin to even imagine how this has effected the people's lives in Haiti. The next photo will show how they are dealing with it. |
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| Hope. Something we found on every turn, without that I do not believe that any of us could have continued in service for without hope one is crushed. These people are a people of Hope and everywhere we found them singing, praying, holding each other, sharing in deep seated compassion and allowing us to be present in the most spirit fed God encounter that we have ever been blessed to be a part of. Everyone that could speak thanked us for the help we were offering and many prayed over us. With no pain medicines and loss of all material comforts, they continued in a prayerful presence that I believe few could maintain. Please continue in prayer and those of you who do not find traditional prayer your path, hold these people to your hearts and never let them go. There are a thousand holes in the body of Haiti, do not abandon these people, do what you can. From a torn yet hopeful heart, Jana Amelingmeier Crossroads Director |