I just got word from Miguel and Ronnie who are in the Dominican town of Jimani which is a border town with Haiti. They had a busy afternoon buying food and distributing to local pastors who are helping with relief efforts.
The report is that in many Haitians have been crossing the border seeking safety and medical attention. An American surgical team that had been working in San Juan, traveled to Jimani last night and have operated on five today. The hospital is full, with patients lying on the floors. Supplies are low. Another team of American doctors who had been working here in San Juan are currently in route to Jimani and hope to pull a 24 hour shift at the hospital. They are taking whatever supplies they had with them.
When I called, Miguel was with some of the surgeons who were helping a Haitian woman give birth.
Thanks for praying, everyone. I am not sure when Miguel and Ronnie will cross over into Haiti. May be today or in the morning. He did tell me that there is no gasoline over there and no public transportation running, so if they do cross, they will be walking.
I will keep you all posted as soon as I get anymore news.
Correction: Just found out that most people that are at the hospital have been helicoptered in from Port Au Prince. Not sure yet the situation at the border with people coming in.
