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The clock is ticking because I'm leaving for Haiti in six days. If you've been intending to donate to the fund to build houses for homeless families in Haiti, please do it now. Do NOT procrastinate one more day!

Many of you have asked me about the cholera epidemic in Haiti and how that would affect my plans. My answer: only God knows. Cholera is spread by unclean water, so avoiding contact with contaminated water and to a lesser degree contaminated food is key.

While in Haiti, I am staying at the Heartline Ministries Guesthouse, which is run for American visitors and by American hosts. They are very familiar with the protocols for safely handling food and water. God willing, I won't need to worry about getting sick.

But if cholera hits the Port Au Prince area, Heartline Ministries would likely become involved in helping the afflicted. So really, who knows? I'm trying not to think too far ahead. This is one of those time when I am trying very hard to place myself in God's hands and not worry over every possible scenario.

The good news is that more people are donating to build houses in Haiti--the bad news is that we are running out of time. Currently we are at about $1650 or 33% of the $5,000 goal

There are only three days left to donate through the Paypal route,(the Chip-In Meter) if that is your intention. The Chip-In Meter closes on November first, and we are practically there. Paypal is not the only method available--there is always the good ole' personal check. The blue graph on the far right shows the ACTUAL TOTAL, adding together the Paypal contributions from the Chip-In Meter and checks people have mailed in.

You are very welcome to send in a personal check. Checks should be made out to: Heartline Ministries and sent to:
Heartline Ministies ATTN.Pound4Pound Housing Fund
P.O. Box 898
Sunnyside, WA 98944.

Be sure to add that "Pound4Pound Housing Fund" on the envelope or the memo line of the check so that your donation will be specifically dedicated by the bookkeeper to this housing effort.

In the meantime, huge thunderstorms are dumping rain and wind on Port au Prince several times a week. Living conditions there are bad and getting worse--it's been over 9 months since the earthquake. Safe, basic housing would make a huge impact on the lives of families there. Please help.