I received this video update from my friend Stuart who is on the ground in Haiti now. His team from a church in CT were there when the quake hit.

Stuart had this to share in an email only a few hours ago:

Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Our team is still in Haiti, and we are doing fine. We have been working on various ways of getting out of the country. We are just taking it day by day. It has now been 4 nights since the quake and still most Haitians are sleeping on the streets, in open places, and huddled together. Most of them just have a sheet around them, or not even that. At 4am this morning I saw a man in shorts sleeping on the hard cement. They are sticking together though - it is vary rare to see people sleeping alone at night. We have continued to sleep outside as well, as the tremors are still rumbling quite powerfully. Please pray that the tremors would stop, that it would be safe enough for people to begin the long process of rebuilding there lives. Yesterday we were able to help find a number of Haitians whose relatives in the U.S. had heard no word from them. They are all alive. Today we will go out with different families in the community and visit their homes, pray with them, and help in any way we can. The smell in the air is getting worse as the morgues are overflowing. Though, being 40 miles outside Port-au-Prince, we are in a safe zone. Things sound to be getting pretty bad there, as bodies are lining the streets, and anger is rising as the days continue, the reality sinks in, and the scarcity of food and water makes its impact.

Last night was quite an experience as we witnessed firsthand the U.S. Navy air rescue a U.S. woman whose spleen had been ruptured. Seeing the efficiency and power of the U.S. Military in action was quite impressive. The helicopter touched down once but with all the Haitians rushing around they chose to evacuate her from air. I never imagined I'd be on the ground side of what you commonly see on world news. Our team will be able to leave sooner or later, but these people will remain - homeless, helpless, without much resources at all, completely dependent on the help of others right now, in a country scarce of resources, shaking to the core physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But hope remains - as we were running to the helicopter I looked down to see 3 little children running alongside, grabbing my hands, and smiling brightly, beaming with hope. Though no material help came last night, I know their hope won't be disappointed. There are good people helping on the ground, and I know the world has mobilized to make a difference. It has been so encouraging to hear all the feedback from friends, of the support already given, the people and churches praying, and the teams that are scheduling immediate trips down here. I truly believe that this situation can be turned around for good in Haiti - what was meant for evil will be turned into a greater blessing as the world walks in love, hand and hand with Haiti, carrying hope. The Haitians are resilient and strong, and they will make it. 

Check out Stuart's website for more updates from Haiti. The picture is of the priest who was rescued in the crumbled church.