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Last night we had a very nice visit with Elvin, Nelia's husband. He was in Haiti at the time of the earthquake working with a construction company. His company had located him at the northern end of the island, but they felt the quake there quite strongly. He was in his truck when the quake hit and the truck started to rock back and forth. His first thought was that his load was unbalanced and was going to slide off. Then he realized that it was an earthquake. Communications were immediately knocked out so he didn't realize how extensive the quake had been until his boss sent him to Port au Prince for supplies and he and his fellow workers found out the magnitude of the quake as they got closer to the capitol.

Since his company had heavy equipment already in the country they were able to offer immediate aid. Their company wanted to focus their help on trying to get the dock back up and working. Elvin's job was to drive a truck back and forth through the city removing rubble from the dock. His various trips took him though the length of the city seeing firsthand the results of the disaster and his stories are moving and shocking.

Even before the earthquake, all the workers and the equipment of the company were under constant guard. Since the quake, he says security has been stepped up to protect them from the violence that is breaking out. He arrived home on Mon. evening and was welcomed not only by his wife and sons, but by many other family members and neighbors all thankful to have him back safe and sound.

Rona's brother, Nabeau, also returned from Haiti this week. He also was in the northern sector of the country when the earthquake hit. He brought news that their family had come through with no harm to immediate family members and their house also was not damaged. The woman sitting next to Nabeau in the photo is Rona's wife, Manette.

We give thanks to God that in the midst of all the loss, He grants us these joyful reunions with loved ones. God is good.