A baby is born
Today and perhaps even at this moment there is a baby being born in Omaha. A baby born in a hospital with doctors and nurses standing by to weigh him, check his vital signs, and provide for his medical needs. He hopefully will have a loving family and opportunities to become whomever he was meant to be.
Today a baby was born in Gonaives surrounded by a loving family crowded within their rickety mud-and-stick shack. He was born 2 months early and barely weighed 2 pounds. He was brought to the clinic by his aunt because his mother could not make the trip herself. The baby needed to be in the hospital and without medical care would most likely die. Even with it his chance of survival were minimal. So what of his opportunities? What if his purpose is to effect change here in Haiti? Would he get the chance to become who he was meant to be?
Today we did get the baby to a hospital that had the oxygen he needed. It took most of the day and we went to 3 "hospitals", a pharmacy, and the home of the local "doctor" before we found him the medical care he needed. I really don't know if he will survive and if so who he will become but I believe we were meant to be here and meant to help.
We pray for the baby's survival; which takes a miracle in a land like Haiti. What a blessing for the family to have you there and to bring them hope. Your purpose there: bringing hope to the hopeless. May He continue to lead and guide you as you serve in the midst of so much suffering. May He be your strength, health, joy and peace. Blessings, love and hugs...
ReplyDeleteWow...amazing! I pray God's hand on this little one and for his survival. How awesome that God put you there at just the right time.
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I am so sorry to hear that this little one did not make it. I pray God's comfort and peace for the family and for your team who must be suffering with the loss of this little one... whom I trust is now in the loving arms of Jesus.
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