Quoting a friend's recent statement: so much heartache for such a tiny island.  We receive disturbing reports weekly. One day last week I received scary news from three different areas I know well. in my communications with our supporters, I try not to focus on the negative. It's important to show you that amidst the chaos, there are good things happening and there are good people in Haiti who just want to live good lives. Now it's to the point I feel irresponsible by not addressing it more often and reporting on what's happening in our part of the country while asking for prayer, since that's all we can do as individuals.          We need specific prayers for the protection of Piton and the communities on the mountain. Only one road provides access to all the mountain communities. That one road branches off of Haiti Route 2; the second of the country's two major highways.  When in need of supplies or medical care, residents on the mountain travel down to Rte 2 either on foot or motorcycle taxi. From there they continue on to either Grand Goâve or Petit Goâve via taptap (truck taxi) or moto taxi.

     It has become increasingly dangerous to make this trip. Reports are making it up the mountain of gang infiltration in Grand Goâve, which is consistent with reports we've received through the news.