Earthquake

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, there was a massive earthquake in Haiti.  Haiti is 1/3 of the island Hispaniola.  The other 2/3 of the island is the Dominican Republic.  After the quake, there was a tsunami warning issued also.  As soon as I heard what had happened, I was glued to the TV trying to figure out if Taylor was going to be in trouble in the DR.  I was glad that he wasn't in Santo Domingo anymore - which is right on the coast - in case there was a tsunami.  The village he is in is about 20 miles Northeast of Santo Domingo.  About an hour or two after the quake, I received an e-mail from the mission president, saying that he had been in touch with all of his missionaries and that they were all fine.  I know that the quake could have just as easily been on the other side of the island and I am so thankful that it was not.  My heart aches for the people of Haiti, but I am so glad that my missionary is safe and sound.  I am anxiously awaiting his letter on Monday to see how they have been affected.  Most of the people he has been teaching and baptizing have been Haitian.  So, I am sure they still have families over on the other side.

Island of Hispaniola

I think this was a hotel

Haitian Government Building