Haiti Really Needs Our Prayers Now!

Prayers are greatly needed for Haiti.

Political unrest and frequent demonstrations have been the scene in the capital city of Port-Au-Prince and surrounding areas for several weeks.  Some violent protests have left people injured and there are even some deaths attributed to the unrest.  Citizens have been advised to stay in their homes.  For many, it would be difficult to get out and about, even if they wanted to do so, because of the many blocked roadways and the Public Transportation Strike that is going on today and tomorrow.

Government offices, school and business have had closures in the past few weeks due to the sometimes violent demonstrations.  IBESR is one of the government offices confirmed closed today, meaning adoptions are not being processed at this time.

The United States and other countries have issued a travel advisories for Port-Au-Prince and surrounding areas.  Please pray for the safety of Haiti's citizens, but also pray for protection for the adoptive families that are currently in that region either processing adoption paperwork at the U.S. Embassy or completing the final steps of their adoptions to bring their children home.  Also pray that IBESR staff and other adoption officials can safely return to work this week (tomorrow, please...) to continue their important work for finding forever homes for the orphans in their communities.


You can read about the cause of the political unrest HERE.

Haiti's new 'consensus' government fails to satisfy opposition  

(Reuters) - Haitian President Michel Martelly has named a new cabinet as he tries to end a wave of street protests against his rule of the impoverished Caribbean country, but opposition leaders said he broke his promise to create a consensus government...

While you are here visiting our blog, I wanted to share one other important request.  Our adoption agency coordinator, Chareyl, is flying to Haiti today and will be there for a week and a half.  She has a very busy schedule, including going to IBESR to check on the status of our (and other families) adoption case.  She will also be meeting up with a friend and colleague, Shannon, to work on behalf of their non-profit organization, Haitian Roots.  I encourage you to check out their incredible work HERE.  I ask that you please pray daily for Chareyl (and Shannon), for her protection, and for her trip to be fruitful.  I hope she is able to accomplish all her goals for her trip while in Haiti.

Thank you all SO very much for your continuing support and prayers.