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It has been a week since our kids left - a week that feels like years. Today we're praying that a bunch of kids in the process of being adopted from Heartline might get on their own C-130 (photos from Paige - Ike- Hope - Noah- Lydia's ride last week are below) and go to their anxious families in America.
We are pretty sure this is Collette's Baby girl - named Esther. I burst in to tears every time I think about the Collette story. I love that she was not forgotten and that her baby was born under the care of these rock-star medical professionals. Amazing. (Photo taken from US Comfort Ship photos - without permission - hoping no one sues me.) I wish every Haitian waiting and hurting could receive this sort of attention.
Our kids finally agreed to "do media" - but only because it is one of Troy's best friends from High School doing the story. :) I guess Noah ran around saying "No filming no filming" and was not all that cooperative. That is why he never speaks (or shows his face) during the story. I am not the least bit surprised by that. He is an ornery little turkey, snubbing one of his Daddy's best friends. Sorry Matt!Here is the story:
CLICK HERE to go to the Dallas FOX station.
Today is another long/full day of doing what we can to move people and supplies around the city. Praying that God brings the team more lives they can touch and that we'll all get an espresso shot of energy around 2pm.
It's 7:55 am on Friday and another strong after-shock just happened. I think we're all really ready for that fear to stop owning us. We're becoming adrenaline junkies.
**Plane photos taken by Erin Lancer, one of two moms that helped escort our kids.
20 comments:
I loved the news report. Your family rocks!! Praying...
Love you all
Karla
I've been praying for your family as you are separated, and as you are working so hard for the Haitian people. Praying for God to renew your strength and give you energy and hope and peace -- daily!
April
Wow - thanks for posting this - you must be so proud of all of your children, but I can imagine you must be missing them terribly too. May you feel Gods presence in every step you take and in every minute of the day, may God continue to keep you safe. Much love Keren xxxxx
So glad to hear about Collette and her baby! God ROCKS! I watched the video of your kids this morning a few times already and they did such a great job! Thanks for your unyielding work you're doing! I love all of you so much and I am continuing to pray for your family and everyone in Haiti! *HUGS* ♥♥♥
That is such awesome news that Collette got the care she needed and delivered a healthy baby!
Prayers answered.
Is this pic of her as well?
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/haiti-earthquake/2010/01/healing_begins_on_the_usns_com.html#more
So cool to see the studly sailors/airmen tenderly helping her....
Collette had to be on a stretcher - so this appears to be a different pregnant woman. The helicopter that flew our people was dark gray.
Nice plane photos:)
I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU!
E-run
That news report moved me so much.
Continuing to lift your family up in my prayers daily.
Lord, thank you for the strength and grace you give to the whole Livesay team. As their energy is exhausted, we claim your promise that those who wait upon you will mount up on wings like eagles, their strength renewed supernaturally, by the unending power of your Holy Spirit. Please provide espresso moments at 2 p.m.!!!!
Please put obstacles in front of those who are not serving any needs and prevent them from arriving unwelcomed. We know you will continue to smooth the way for much-meeded material, manpower, and all other forms of aid. You have told us to be unceasing in our prayers, and so we are all relentlessly telling you about our concerns.
Thank you for always hearing our multitude of prayers. Thank you for continually supplying all Tara and Troy's team needs. Please give Tara a special refreshing of your Spirit today. Amen and amen!
A friend who is doing good work in another part of town posted this. Maybe it will help with some of the red tape.
Need to find charities!!
I have linked solid air/ground transport from Miami into Haiti - will bypass southern command - no delays! Charities that need transportation into haiti - emergency relief: food, overhead shelter, sanitary supplies, medical specialist transport, etc - call http://www.facebook.com/l/e9f8b;201.736.7953
A dear friend of ours (Amanda) is a nurse on the Comfort and I had sent a link to your "Day Eight" post to her mother. Amanda ended up reading the post as well and said that Collette was her patient! She was so thankful to read about her story as she didn't know the background. She said the baby is doing great and Collette is recovering, but definitely still needs our prayers. It is remarkable to see how God worked all these details and in the midst of all the chaos brought a new little life into the world. To Him alone be all the glory!
Praying for you all as you continue to work for Him.
Troy, I have been praying for you and your family daily. Great to see how well your kids are doing in Texas. I have to say, I am sitting here in tears after reading the update on Collette! Bless her heart and Thank you LORD for a healthy baby girl!!!! I have had her on my mind since the day you posted about her. I want to THANK YOU and your family and all of your team for doing the work of the Lord. I check the computer several times a day just wating for your updates.GOD BLESS YOU ALL! From Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
"The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge" 2 Sam 22:2,3 - praying
Thought you might like to see another picture of Ester.
http://imgsrv.kmox.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201001/5949490.jpg?1264173219
http://imgsrv.kmox.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201001/5949471.jpg?1264173175
You can see them on the original page with titles at
http://www.kmox.com/pages/6180969.php?imageGalleryXRefId=1642492#imgXR
God Bless you all.
Will Phoebe and Annie get to come to the US too, with the pending adoption cases??
Welcome Esther!!! Yay, Comfort team.
Loved the video of your kids. Britt is a true beauty in every way. "Dega ji." Make it work.
Sending you a "cyber espresso" from Seattle, Tara. Extra foamy?
BTW, I featured a few awesome Livesay quotes today.
(((Hugs)))
e-Mom @ Chrysalis :~D
http://www.carolandtominhaiti.com/2010/01/new-life-in-haiti.html
from a team on the comfort.
What a lovely family you have and I know you must miss them terribly.
I am so glad Colette is getting the care she needs.
Happy Birthday Esther!
Thanks for the links to the article about baby Esther and Collette (and the commenter above who left links to more pics, as well as the commenter who shared the update from her friend on the Comfort). Continuing to pray for mama and baby!
The news clip of your kids was great. Keeping them in my prayers as well!
News direct from USNS Comfort on
Collette and Ester
http://www.haiticomfort.blogspot.com/
Ester is doing great (nice new pictures in article) and Collette had surgery.
Babies do bring hope and joy.
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