A Message from Dee.....

From Dee Dorce' ... back in Haiti and about the business of making a difference ... one soul at a time ...


Let's talk about changes in our lives!

In Haiti, we now talk about (B.E.) Before Earthquake and (A.E.) After Earthquake. It is always amazing when you know you are in God's will! We've experience numerous examples of the assurance that God is with us here, but when the earthquake hit on January 12th and Wilckly, Marc and I were all safe in Verette, 80 miles from Port-au-Prince, that realization became even more pronounced.

Do we know God has a special plan for our work and ministry in Haiti? We are more sure than ever! If things had gone the way Wilckly, Marc and I had planned, we would have been at One Stop Market on Delmas, a main road in PAP. Crash and Shaina were coming the next day and then four women from Madison Park Christian Church in Quincy, Illinois were to arrive the day after that to do women's seminars at three different locations. I knew I had to get my huge list of groceries before they all arrived. Thank the Lord, His plans are perfect. He made sure we were delayed which put us 80 miles away from the epicenter.

Wilckly and I drove past One Stop Market recently. We looked at each other, stunned, speechless, and evermore thankful to serve our living God. The ground had opened completely and swallowed the place we knew as One Stop. The top story sat level on the ground. There was no evidence of the store that had existed below. What a mighty God we serve!

The next several days passed quickly. Crash and Shaina finally found a way back to Haiti (Thanks to all who prayed and supported them). The night they arrived, I told them that we would probably be sending the kids and grandma to the States. It was a decision that had to be made, but it was anything but easy. It ripped our hearts out to think that we would have to be separated and that they would have to be somewhere that they don't call home. We decided I should travel all the way to Bedford to get them set up. Talk about a whirlwind trip! We left on Wed. from Haiti on a special flight with MFI, Missionary Flights International. The flight service was provided by Joe Gibbs Racing and their private plane. They provided service with their private planes for two weeks or more, getting missionaries, relief workers and supplies, in and out of the country. Commercial flights to Haiti have not yet been restored.

I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster I would be on, but who could have been? I was on a mission with a strong resolve to do what needed to be done and what was best for my children. (Hint: That did not make it any easier!) I was totally humbled beyond anything imaginable to find the response of our Christian brothers and sisters everywhere. I was able to attend church at New Market and Bedford on Sunday, to update everyone on our situation in Haiti and bringing mom and the kids back to Bedford for their safety and for health reasons and so that we could do everything neccessary in our changing ministry as it is required on a daily basis now.

I was able to put Ashley in Bedford Elementry school. What a blessing! The faculty and staff have been so accommodating, and we are indebted to them for that. Kelsey will be attending Tinker Tots pre-school. Josiah is home with grandma. The thing that blew me away, but at the same time was the support I was counting on, was that by Sunday afternoon the ladies from both churches had already organized meals to come twice a day for mom and the kids. They had even arranged for her to have Wednesdays off. They brought clothes for cold weather, which the Dorce family is always a little short on.

It was such a relief to me and to my mom and sister, the way that everyone responded. I know they weren't sure how they would manage, but I knew that God was bigger than that if I could just get them there. I know we read in Acts about how the Christians all came together, and they had every thing in common and worked together to make sure the needs of everyone were met. I am excited to let you know that in 2010, Christians are alive and well and they are coming together to meet the needs of others.

So as my heart was aching and I prepared to leave my children, someone else called and said, "We just found out you were here! Is it okay if we come pray with you?" and so they came the night before I left Bedford and they prayed over the children, and prayed for Wilckly and me, the ministry and the hurting Haitian people. Thank you. Thank you all so much. We never know what sacrifice the Lord's service might require from us but we must be ready! It's still painful, but I would do it all again for my Jesus!

Sunday I made the return trip to Haiti by way of the Dominican Republic. We arrived Monday night in Haiti, weary, burdened with the challenge ahead, refreshed by your giving in so many ways. So many of you have given your all, phone calls, emails, loading and unloading, driving, gathering, sorting, buying, packing, talking and making others aware, so that we might continue to minister here to the Haitian people. WE HAVE ONE GOAL IN MIND, THAT THEY MIGHT EACH COME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR LORD AND SAVIOR.

I close this message to you that I am typing on my laptop out under the tree because we aren't allowed to stay inside for any length of time. Bugs are running over my screen and face. I am preparing to go lie on my mattress under the tarp and join the other l50+ people who are sleeping in our yard even now. They are afraid to return to their homes. We are hoping the container will arrive soon with tents we will be able to use for temporary housing for them. The number of people waiting for food increases by the day. We pray for wisdom as we feel we are just now beginning to do the real work of helping people get back on their feet and putting some kind of structure and sense back into their lives. We will let you know as soon as we have the containers on our grounds. We will bring you up to date also on all of the sponsored children and when and where and how we will begin school again.

Until then, it seems so small, but THANK YOU ALL WHO HAVE HELPED, PRAYED AND GIVEN IN ANY WAY. WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU ALL!

In His Service,

Wilckly and Dee



Be sure to check out these blogs: www.shainainhaiti.blogspot.com
www.luke41819.blogspot.com
www.mdmekiki.blogspot.com

send donations and correspondence to:
Blessing Hearts International
5923 CR 324
Palmyra, MO 63461
memo: Dorce' ("disaster relief" if applicable)
573-822-0611

All funds donated go directly to Dorce' Ministries.


Chris Brennemann
Communication Arts, Chair
Trojan Yearbook advisor
Asst. Professor
Hannibal-LaGrange College
573-629-3181
cbrennemann@hlg.edu