Update on Roberta

We have heard that the US Marines have taken over the airport in Port au Prince and some planes are flying. US embassy says US citizens can get out now. Ironically our citizen is trying to get in. As of this morning Roberta is in Tampa, still planning to fly in on Missionary Flights International. Lynn and Cynthia Parker have bought her some meat to take in with her.

No direct word on Marie Rose, Magalie's mom, but we figure she's okay. She was supposed to be at Roberta's house and everyone there except for Nicky is okay. If she were not there, she lives far enough away to not be affected by the quake. Still no phone service.

Magalie's neurosurgeon himself called here last night to check on her and her mom. Those people at Mayo are amazing!

More on getting into Port au Prince

American Airlines is not flying into Port au Prince. The tarmac is said to be loaded with aircraft and there is no fuel at the airport to refuel them to get them out. Roberta is in Miami. So far her flight on a smaller airline has not been cancelled. Plan B is to catch a train to West Palm and a ride from there to Ft. Pierce to get the Missionary Flights International flight into Port au Prince.

Brian Wallace's crew grew to nine people. They have safely arrived and are setting up operations at Mission of Hope. Brad Gautney, a nurse, is already at work in the clinic.