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We are at least on the island of Hispanola. We landed in the Dominican Republic and were greeted by a suspicious and somewhat confused looking Dominican security guard. Our flight was spectacular. The two pilots from Sabreliner were very gracious and helpful not just with making all the effort to get us this far but assuring much more comfort than was necessary. We were able to bring all of that which we decided were our critical supplies. Cargo area had been a concern. Once we got here it is probably a blessing since the six of us here currently are able to handle the load fairly well. We are awaiting a call back from Dony St. Germain about our arrival and will expect the other three of our team tomorrow morning at 9 am. (more…)

Thank you to Lt. Gov. Kinder for answering our call and the Great Team at Sabreliner!  Sabreliner is a Missouri based company and we are proud to have had the opportunity to work with them.

They went above and beyond to help us deliver the team with more supplies than a commercial route could allow.  They will be ready to get to work with the right equipment in hand.

Mark

Saberliner Document

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Just heard from team Sabre:  They have landed, unloaded, and are in passenger vans headed to the terminal to clear through customs.
Surprise #1 $10 per person for a visa…  we missed the memo on that (bet it was on page 235 of the Haiti user manual). 
I get the feeling that spending cash may dwindle fast.
Mark

Team “Sabre” (sposored by Sabreliner) is on the ground in DR.  I am expecting a call once they get unloaded.

Team “Man I wish I could of flown that way but no way would I want to spend a night at the airport” has officially left Saint Louis.  They will overnight in FL with friends and catch a flight at 6 am into the DR.

I am trying to keep this light, as soon enough the full force of the trip and the gravity of it will come to bear.  You might say I am laughing to keep from crying…

Mark

Thanks to Sabreliner for allowing a real time view of their flight!

Once we get the official press release from Sabreliner I will post it along with a team photo/s from the morning.

Notes from our trip organizer

Facts:
1.  At this time we have not yet received a landing slot in PAP Airport in Haiti.
2.  At the highest levels we have been unable to persuade the State Department to intervene in getting us a landing slot into PAP.

So now…

1.  Dave has his whole family praying for this group!  He will be at the airport around 6 am preparing for the journey and ready to receive us.
2.  Tom has already filed all the alternate flight plans into the Dominican Republic.
3.  We are still on the waiting list for private planes wanting to fly directly into PAP. These pilots are determined men of God willing to serve us.  His mercy and grace endures.
4.  We have accumulated what is likely $100,000 worth of supplies that we will be taking with us.Finish packing and we will regroup in the morning. 

We have seen so many details worked out over the past two weeks yet there continues to be a few details awaiting resolution so we can fly into Haiti.  As reported in the news, there is a huge backlog of flights wanting to land in Port-au-Prince making it difficult to reach the needy around Port-au-Prince.  At this time we do NOT have a time slot to land in Port-au-Prince so all the other options available are being explored.

Psalm 130:5 (The Message)
I pray to God—my life a prayer— and wait for what he’ll say and do. My life’s on the line before God, my Lord, waiting and watching till morning, waiting and watching till morning.

Since the team has announced their plans to go to Haiti there has been an generous outpouring of support and supplies for the team traveling to Haiti. The group is gathered around to celebrate the goodness of God as demonstrated through these wonderful donations for the need in Haiti.

 The team’s first photo op and Kevin lends a hand way past his bedtime.
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Whoever said the shortest distance between two points was a straight line, clearly was not interested in the value of taking the scenic trip of miracles God has in store for us when we put our lives and plans in His hands…the following is a chronical of the past several days. (more…)