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I was able to meet with Collette again and finally meet baby Ester. If you aren't already familiar with their story you can read about it here and here. Hers is by far the most powerful, moving, and personally touching story that I experienced in all the recent events.
We met again in her parent's home in Petit Goave. It was so good to see her and hold Ester and reflect on the amazing miracles that happened in their lives. We visited for a while and then learned that she had planned on returning to Port to visit family, and she needed a ride. I was happy to have the extra time with them while we drove back and talked about everything that had transpired - from an inner city slum laying under a sheet seven months pregnant with a broken pelvis and femur, to the Heartline Clinic, to the Comfort Ship where she miraculously delivered her baby (the first one born on the ship), back to Heartline, and now nearly fully recovered - walking again and traveling around visiting family. Amazing is not a big enough word.
I looked over at the two of them at least a hundred times during the drive just to make sure they were really there...the whole thing just seems so surreal and wonderful.Her reunion with Dr. Jen, John and Beth, and all of the other staff and patients at the hospital was beautiful.
Tonight I am thankful for Collette, Ester, and the miracles that God is still doing.-Troy
6 comments:
That's awesome, Troy! I was hoping you would see her and update us all. Mama AND baby look fantastic, happy and truly thankful for all that you guys helped with and facilitated. Such a "full-circle" story! Thanks for sharing!
Tearing up. Thanks for particpating in this full-blown miracle. :~D
What a wonderful update. Thank you Jesus!
this made me cry troy.
Thank you so much for an update on Collette and Esther. When you first shared her story, it touched me deeply. I wrote her name on a notecard, along with the Creole phrase (Pa bliy'em?... "don't forget me") and stuck it on my bathroom mirror. When Esther was born, I added her name to the notecard. For the last 3 months, as I brushed my teeth (etc), I would look at that card and pray for Collette and Esther.
With each new update, with each new miracle in their story, I have rejoiced. Seeing this post made my heart sing. Thank you, Lord, for all you have done for Collette and Esther!
How wonderful you got to hold Collettes baby. You were there and you didn't forget.
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