The election is over but things are very far from clear as to what will happen next. About 3% of the polling stations were compromised in one way or another and many people are complaining they did not find their names on the electoral lists.....not surprising after so many homes etc lost after the earthquake. Since the election a group of the presidential candidates supposedly got together and agreed to ask collectively for the election to be annulled due to the irregularities. The next day several of the group held press conferences and denied they were in the "group of 12" . This has caused a great consersternation among them which stirs up the pot some more.

The coming days are going to be "interesting" to say the least. Thus far things are pretty calm in PAP but several other towns have experienced demonstrations over the last two days.

I have heard that the Cholera has reached the Ganthier area but haven't heard that any of our students have been affected. The health center in Ganthier has been set up as a treatment center so the folks do have some quick access to care if needed...... that is if the promised materials are delivered to the Center.

Today, I will be greeting a small team from Pennsylvania who will be acting as Christmas Elfs, helping me to start to prepare for the gift distribution which another team will conduct in the middle of the month.

Please keep Haiti and the Village of Hope school in your prayers as we continue to meet the variety of challenges that Haiti presents.

Debbie