A photo and an opportunity
February 6, 2010
On the drive to and from the clinic, I pass several large fields in which people have set up shelters away from anything that might fall in the event of an after shock or another earthquake. Here’s a picture of one of them:
In the background on the left you can see one of the buildings that collapsed during the earthquate. In the foreground are the structures many people in this area of town are living in.
The field where this photo was taken is where food distributions take place. I just learned that I will participate in tomorrow’s distribution. To give you an idea of the scale of it, at today’s distribution Samaritan’s Purse gave food to 1600 people, each representing a family of five. The total weight of the food distributed was 42 metric tons. Tomorrow morning, the plan is to double the amount. We’ll leave the compound at about 5am, drive 45 minutes to the distribution point, and begin giving out food at 6am. It’s an amazing opportunity to participate in God’s provision.
In other events since I posted earlier this evening: We received a large and unexpected shipment of tetanus vaccine. Only half would fit in the refrigerators here. We learned about an hour ago that a hospital two hours away will store the rest. Two guys have headed in that direction. We also learned that the barge arrived today as planned but could not get space at the wharf. It costs $11,000/day for it to sit and wait. It now seems likely that it’ll be ready to unload on Monday afternoon.
Tomorrow will begin with food distribution and end with the Super Bowl. Should be a day to remember.
