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Just read this, loved it. - "Haiti's is not a story about death. It is a story about life after death."
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Today a man came in that was in really bad shape. Not only was one leg missing and infected but also his hand was badly crushed and he needed a few fingers amputated. He was very stiff and seemed to be in shock. While they worked on him it became apparent that he is mute. I wrote "John Doe" on his file. I sat there thinking, how awful for us not to know the man's name. We were not sure if he was deaf or partially deaf. We just knew he could not speak to us. He was a tiny man, maybe a 28" waist. He had so much fear in his eyes.As they began to work on him Nikki, a gal that lives in Haiti and has been helping with interpreting, told us that there was a family member to talk to...she had noticed them watching him from the doorway. We had not know that.
The woman told Nikki that Emmanuel was unable to speak prior to the earthquake and that he understands sign language. She told us he is 50 years old. She obviously loves him and has taken care of him for a long time. She went home to get clothes and pack a bag to stay with him as he is observed for the next few days. His leg and hand are fixed up and a person who loves him and can sign is on her way back to be with him.
Emmanuel - means - God with us.
And He is.
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A little boy named Fritznelson (that is two names for the price of one) came in with a bad bad burn. It happened during the earthquake when food was being cooked and spilled onto his arm, hand and face. The only thing done to him was to put a home remedy onto the burn. It looked so bad. Fritznelson received drugs to help him sleep while the nurses cleaned out the burn. They wrapped him up and he is staying a few days for aftercare and dressing changes. His Mom is due to have his baby brother or sister in less than one month.
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Guests (with links to their blogs) at Hotel Livesay: Jonna (midwife), Joanna (RN) , Jen (MD) , Megan (adoption processing), Vivien (EMT), Ed (planning and strategy guy), Jon (working on construction stuff), Cliff (PA) , Laura (RN), Theresa (RN), Nancy (RN) , and Manoucheka (our morning nanny now helping with laundry and happy to sleep here instead of out in the chaos) and Mike (water treatment guy).And then, the regulars - Troy - Tara -Jeronne - Peanut
We're close to capacity but still have space for the fabulous Greg Erickson joining us tomorrow.
A shout out to all my little people in America ... Dad and I miss you guys so much and are so proud of you all.
Kenbe fem.
tara
11 comments:
Emmanuel - So many stories are metaphors of what you and our God are doing in Haiti. I often think of Collette, and think to myself, "We will not forget you, Haiti." I would really like to know how to say that (or at least write it) in Kreyol. Can anyone post a comment here to let me know? Thank you so much to all the workers and to all those watching in prayer.
"nou va pa bliye ou Ayiti"
we-nou
will-va
not-pa
forget-bliye
you-ou
Haiti-Ayiti
Hope this is somewhat accurate. Thank you Livesay family for surrendering your lives to God's will for you. He knew what He was doing by putting you in Haiti. God bless you for your work. Hoping I can help physically in the near future.
Crystal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pehz98Vygs
thinking of you guys. this song has been an encouragement to me and i wanted to share it with you. we held a prayer vigil in our home on saturday evening, complete with lots of kiddos and prayed specifically for you and your ministry there in haiti. i showed a few of troys flickr photos and played this song along with k'naan's waving flag. we won't forget you. thank you for all you do to keep the news coming. God bless you and keep you day after day. <3
thank you to all of you - praying
Isaac said he misses you too & loves you so much. He also said "why does everybody have to keep leaving? Grandma took Hope & now Paigie's leaving" .... I told you we need each-other!! Looking forward to all being together sometime soon.
Hope just giggled when I told her you are proud of her. I am so happy to have her here, We have a lot planned. Poppy and I are blessed by your darling children. We love you all and are continually in prayer for you. God is good and we praise Him in the middle of all messes. He has never failed our family.
Thank you, Crystal.
I am so glad you and Troy are there working for Jesus. I was crying one second reading the story of Emmanuel and then I busted out laughing over what you said about the "two names for the price of one"! I don't have time to follow anyone else, Troy, AC and C. Zachary are enough for this old lady. I think twitter is easy - maybe I'm doing something wrong...haha. Praying for you all - and much love your way.
Thank you for continuing to stay, do, and share. I love reading your stories of hope.
Have the funds donated on your website started reaching you? Because I link you on my blog every day now, I get asked that question.
We pray without ceasing for you and the center. Without ceasing. Dr. Jen says you're good on supplies! Thank you, Lord!
Troy and Tara, I am so glad to find your blog. There are no words for what you offer and give. you are God's Angels, It is so frustrating to see the monty being raised and yet see so many without food or the basics. Why aren't there centers to feed the masses instead of the sight we see in which boxes are thrown out of moving vehicles with the young and strong to survive. What then happens to the elderly and sick? I realize I have no right to question what we see pertrayed on the news. It is just we are giving and praying it will be used to sustain these people until better systems are in place. And we really have no idea what is happening. Thank you for sharing. God bless you
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