Update on Bucketfulls of Hope

First Night Crew Takes Over After PurchasesTranslators Jump into ActionCleaning and Sanitizing Crew Has Big JobHandles InstalledInstructions in Creol wrapped with Each Individual MedicineThe Line - Final AssemblyTrash Man

We were up late last night again organizing the filling over 100 BucketFulls of Hope. They are all now filled (Over 300+ man hours - should be less on the next batch), we still lack the stenciling or stickers ect. that will facilitate there transport - that should be completed shortly. We changed the contents by eliminating the pasta and peas (I'm not a fan of peas) and adding 5 more cans of sardines and 4 more cans of sausages. This decision was made because we have reports of people not being able to cook food. We did not want to eliminate the rice and beans because it is the "everyday staple" used in Haiti. In addition the 4 oz Bottle of Water Purifying Drops was eliminated due to the fact we can not find enough. A smaller flashlight with batteries and a larger roll of duct tape was included to take its place. We shaved over $1000 (close to 20%) off the first 100 with volume discounts and now know they will come to less than $50. Hallelujah!! However I'm going to hold to the $60 price for shipping purposes and want to include water in our first shipment. I have no idea how much it is going to cost to move 2500 lbs or so into Haiti until we do it. Wes and I agreed before they left that we would hold until safe transportation and a secure staging area was established. They are busy doing that and we are ready to roll. The biggest problem now looks like fuel. That to me seems like the biggest prayer need after Wesley and Melina's safety. Got to go preach and lead the troops, Tom P.S. Seven more people were found as of this morning. YOUR PRAYERS ARE WORKING!!