sad update

This was in an email from Stephanie today:

"A couple of weeks ago a very well respected and prominent adoption attorney was kidnapped in Port-au-Prince. It is told that he apparently recognized his kidnappers and with that was shot and killed. This man was a cousin of Marie's (the director of our boy's orphanage), and a pillar in the community. This has devastated the entire adoption community, and of course Marie’s entire family. Your prayers are appreciated. "

As I sit in my comfortable house, I'm reminded of and humbled by the sacrifices of those working to get Erickson and Lovekender out of Haiti. I'm speechless and sad.