Sunday, November 14, 2010

Update

As of yesterday we had begun to see the amount of sick level off here in jubilee. UNICEF says they will have thier clinic open today, so hopefully we can direct people there. We had mostly children in the clinic yesterday. We were able to transport them to the hospital in the afternoon. We had an 8 month old on the back of a motorcycle with the mother holding the babywith one hand and the IV bag in the other. Sometimes that is the way it goes here. We were without a vehicle because one of the american teachers had a sudden tragic death in the family yesterday and needed to get back to the states so the truck was on its way to Port au Prince. We also had a baby born at the clinic yesterday. A woman in labor came on the back of a moped and said she was giving birth. Who was I to argue? So when our american nurse returned she helped the woman. Then 30 min later she was on the back of my motorcycle going back home with the baby. I drove as slow and smooth as Haitian roads will allow. We continue to help those whom we can and are giving a hydration solution in 5 gallons of water to all who want it. Each day has it's own challenges, victories and defeats. I take comfort in the fact that God is unchanging.

Brian

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for the update Brian, I continue to pray...God's peace, comfort. Love you brother!

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  2. Thanks for the updates...thinking of you and the people there. You are doing an awesome work of God there, Brian. Take care and know we are praying.

    Rich M.

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  3. So thankful you can live Jesus as needed in Haiti.Praying for you and your family as they release you.

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  4. Brian,

    We continue to hold you in prayer. May the Lord continue to strengthen you, be your source, and keep you healthy. At our meeting last night, you and Cody were greatly missed! Your Mom filled us in on more of the story of the child birth, and we got quite a laugh over the scenario with you and LL. And of course, we were quite amazed that the Mom and baby were on their way home an hour later...by moped no less! We're thankful that you'll be home for Thanksgiving with your family and hope it will be some good R&R time for you. May He poor out His blessings and wisdom as you continue to serve... Love and hugs, Maralyn and Gary

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