One week ago to the minute I shared my heart with those who might listen. I shared of a simple notion to scrounge up enough money to buy a bunch a tarps and haul them down to a little hillside in Haiti. Residing there is a settlement of people who are living in makeshift homes made of sticks and t-shirts, unable to get out of the rain when it comes.One week ago to the minute I hit the "publish post" button on my blogger, wondering what the response might be. Hoping, yet you never know...
Today, exactly one week to the minute after I hit "publish post" I have just added up the sum total of your response and am amazed...
Received so far: $9,947. Within the span of exactly one week, we have provided for the shelter of 497 families.
Solomon was right... a cord of three strands is not easily broken. Your partnership in this little, yet significant cause has confirmed to me what I have long held to be true: that God has planted deep inside us all an ache... a yearning to make a difference, to matter. Friends, this day, you have mattered, and I praise God for you.
We have purchased 1000 tarps. They are in our possession and as I write are on a truck barreling down through Florida on their way to an awaiting cargo plane. In just over one week, the first of 500 little water-drenched homes will be dry for the first time.
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Nice!!!!!
Thank you Dr. Edmonson for being the hands and feet of God. It is comforting to see you and hear your voice on the videos. You are someone our family trusts and we feel very comfortable with this project.
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