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The photo is of the Heartline "group truck" loaded with patients. It was purchased very recently to transport visiting short-term teams around. In our wildest dreams (nightmares) we could never have imagined how timely the purchase of this truck would be. We now use this truck to go into the poorest areas of Simone Pele, Wharf Jeremie, and Cite Soleil each day. (Isaac was born in Wharf Jeremie, Hope and Phoebe were born in Cite Soleil.) After the patients are treated we bring them back home in this truck. They are given a card with their return date on it so that they can come back to the clinic for dressing changes. Each day the drivers look for new cases and tell those with return appointments to watch for the truck to come in for them. It is a imperfect system that seems to be working.
Yesterday a man was pulled from the rubble ALIVE - on day 14. I don't know how that can be true - but it proves our point about the Haitian people.
A few days ago a little girl smiled while having her fingers amputated.
Over and over mind-numbing injuries that are now two weeks old -- yet the people are stoic, strong, long-suffering, graceful ... resilient beyond comprehension.
Against the odds, the people of Haiti will endure.
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Dear Team, The first thing I do in the morning is pray, before I get out of bed. Then I get up and look at your blog. When I saw this little girl and two lovely ladies smiling with her my heart thought of Jesus. He is using everything you have, but mostly your love. Keep shining the best that you can. You are truly touching Haiti with the hands of God. He will use anything if we let Him. I can't imagine what you all have given up, but I do know you have eternity to enjoy your rewards. My husband always says this is just a speck down here.
I put you up on a forum and your info on the side of my blog. Other ladies are doing the same. It blesses my life.
Our middle son adopted a little boy with Compassion International. They haven't found him yet. My grandchildren are sad.
Have a wonderful day as you serve the Haitian people.
Linda
thank you for telling the truth about the haitian people - their strength and grace - sadly that is not what is reported - thanks for the truth - praying for strength for all
Thank you for sharing these stories of triumph over tragedy...showing us how God is bringing beauty from ashes in this amazing place. Our love and prayers are with you all every day.
This is so beautiful...this imperfect plan that is working...bless you and all those that you serve...you are a guiding light and an inspiration more than you know.
Than you for doing what you are doing and allowing us to know what is going on daily in Haiti. My is hurting and rejoicing for all of you and my prayers are with you all. God give you continued strength to keep going each day.
Love in Christ,
Carrie
www.hiswillandgrace.blogspot.com
I've mostly been a lurker here, although I've read your blog off and on for about a year now. I just needed to come out of lurking to say that you and your family are NEVER far from my thoughts and prayers in recent days. Our local church body has been doing a 21 day prayer and fasting season. I set out to pray and fast over my lunch time but when the news of the earthquake hit, I began fasting breakfast and lunch. I've been trying to move about my mornings giving praise and prayers for your work there in Haiti and for the many people God has called you to touch. For all of Haiti, for the US orgs that are reaching out.
Please know that you are being presented to The Father daily. It is an honor to do so.
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Deut. 31:8
Wow! God is working so powerfully through you guys! These stories are amazing! Praying!
Beneath The Rubble - Deuteronomy 33:27 Shelby Spear
Where’s my Hope…beneath the rubble?
Where do I find Strength in this complete destruction?
How can Courage exist when death surrounds me?
How can I see God, in the faces of despair?
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms”
In the fallen buildings, I am in the dust
In the eyes of orphans, I am the innocent reflection
In the fresh laid tombs, I am still eternal Life
In the souls of the lost, I am the Grace to press on
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms”
I am the hands that dig and rescue
I am the head that’s bowed in prayer
I am the cries of those who suffer
I am the doctor giving desperate care
Look into the darkness, I am still redeeming Light
In the harrowing brokenness, I am still the Great Physician
For my lost and lonely children, I am still the air they breathe
I remain your everlasting arms of Love… beneath the rubble
I am truly, truly amazed at the strength of those people, especially the children! My life and outlook on it has been forever changed as a result of this disaster and I am just one person in a small town in Idaho. I will never be the same. The images have scarred me, the stories have moved me, the future of the country plagues me on a daily basis. I hope the best for each and every person suffering and God bless all those over there helping in whatever way they can.
Amazing
When the earthquake first happened, I thought how horrible. Then, as the days passed, and I read more and more about "pre-earthquake" Haiti, I began to think. Did God look at the rest of the world and wonder why we were not doing anything to help these people? Why could we not see a country that so obviously loved Him and so desperately needed help? Perhaps this was His way of getting our attention and of putting Haiti on the forefront. Maybe not, but I think we (the world) now have the opportunity to help the people of Haiti rebuild their country into a stronger one. God bless them and God bless all of you down there helping.
http://stuffblackpeopledontlike.blogspot.com/2010/01/no-hope-for-haiti.html
What is your point about the Haitian people? That they have lived in squalor and exist thanks to the pity of a people who care little for their own people and country?
Note to "Stuff Black People Don't Like": The answer to your question is in the post on which you commented-- the point about the Haitian people that the Livesays are making, and have been making for years now on this blog, is simple-- "the people are stoic, strong, long-suffering, graceful ... resilient beyond comprehension."
What a total waste of time for you to be dropping by leaving crass comments.
Hi Tara... got this on Twitter today, but I don't know how to send it to you directly. Hope you see it here. Keep pressing on.
TRANSCOM has posted instructions on its site for NGO & non-profits seeking air/sea lift support for Haiti relief http://tinyurl.com/ylegguv
Tara,
Having watched the news images, I now understand more about these neighborhoods that you have referred to all along, like Cite Soleil...
You and Troy are like angels, no doubt about it, ministering to the poorest of the poor. AND adopting from there. Your children are so beautiful, as I've said many times. I'm sure you miss them terribly. Trusting and believing that Hope and Phoebe's birth Mom--sorry, I forget her name--is in safe hands.
Speaking of hands, did this little girl (and other patients) have a local anesthesia for the amputations? (Don't answer!)
((Hugs))
Hey guys. First, thanks so much for your ministry -- both caring for hte hurting in Haiti AND telling the world about the hope you see all around you. You are truly a blessing.
Second, I am a part of a small group that will be in Haiti next week. Our original plans have changed somewhat, and so now we are looking for other places to jump in and serve. There are four of us, and one is a surgical nurse.
Can you e-mail me and give me any more information about your needs/the needs of those around you?
Thanks so much!
Not sure if my e-mail was on that last comment -- it's chip@studio563.com
Thanks!
God bless you and yours and all of Haiti!
Troy's Tweet says it's getting harder and harder to get up and get going. As your energy flags, we lift you all up in prayer, claiming our Lord's mercy on you, claiming the endurance of Christ Himself, claiming a renewal of your strength if you seek Him. Those who ask are given to, those doors we knock upon are opened, those who see, find. Amen and amen!
Praying, and praying!
My 7 year old daughter's school has started a Hope for Haiti drive - when she asked me for money, I told her we'd made donations and will make more, but might have to wait for the next payday. She rushed to our change jar (which is her money for special occasions) and came back with it saying she wanted to send it all to Haiti. *Smile* Then she told me that we should love Haite, because they're our neighbors... "Not like next-door neighbors, but, you know, like the story of the Good Smartie? The Good Smartie who helped the man tha nobody else would take time to help, even though they'd been fighting for -like- a thousand years?"
I told her she was a "Good Smartie" herself to think of such a thing!
I pray that you will have so many of these sweet moments with your own little ones soon. Though you are quick to put your own pain into perspective, remember that God's eye is on the sparrow - He feels your pain, grief and worries. He knows how your heart breaks for the people of Haiti, just as surely as it aches for your children and for your family to once again be intact and together. He watches over you and I pray for you and your family to have strength, safety, blessings and some level of NORMALITY - and SOON!
I started following your blog about 10 days ago. It is inspiring.
still praying!
Praying for you all so much! Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I wish there was more we could do to help, but know that we are standing with you in prayer and helping financially where we can.
Bless you all!
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