In Jacmel, Haiti

Carlos and I traveled to Jacmel, Haiti. It took two hours over the mountain and through the palms. It's located on the south coast of the Haitian island. We met up with a contact and stayed with his family on the street. Their house was not destroyed, but you can see cracks running along the wall. They are waiting for the government to come and assess the house for damage.


Yesterday was the beginning of a week of mourning or prayer for the country. Local churches have seen this as an opportunity to bring common believers together to pray for the Haitian leadership and thank God for those that did survive. Local businesses and professionals will be grieving the great losses they have sustained and remember those that have passed on. It's been a month since the earthquake, but the fear of another "big one" looms over many minds. Haitians usually celebrate Carnival for 3 days before lent, but this year it has been replaced by the week of mourning or prayer.

"This will be the best year for Haiti. Through this earthquake, they will rise stronger." Wilbert Placide, a Haitian pastor, explained. "This is a great opportunity for Christians to come together and seek God's face." Watch a video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPTGzSlBxts

Transportation in Haiti ranges from big tap-taps to motos. From big buses to motorcycles, Carlos and I have experienced local transportation. Here's a video shot yesterday on the back of a moto. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGH7LsaLeW0