a glimpse through Haiti
Madagascar Team in Haiti. When we talk about learning from the model of a ministry, it is one thing to email, write and talk about the type of practices you want to learn about, but it is a different world to see the ministry living and breathing in its element. Creating a community of support that lifts “the least of these” out of poverty and oppression is something we saw and hope to create ourselves. A young, single 16 year old girl who was a “street kid” became pregnant after being taken in by an older, married man. After finding Heartline through some contacts, she was welcomed into the program with loving arms. She soon found that she had some complications with this pregnancy called pre-eclampsia which later turned into HELLP syndrome, which is basically a multi-system complication derived from high blood pressure. These complications threw her into preterm labor, a life threatening situation for her and baby. After the delivery of a 3lb baby girl (Jenika), she was rushed to a hospital and admitted to the ICU. While mom stays hospitalized, her baby is embraced by the maternity center, where this small community of women bond together to take turns pumping and breastfeeding this little one to a healthy weight. Jenika, is now thriving among the support of these women, gaining a pound each week. This is one of the many stories we saw first hand… There is no manual or protocol for situations like this. Although, if we were to share their successful model, it would simply be Christ-centered love in action. THANK-YOU PATHWAY for donating so many supplies that we were able to deliver to Heartline! They were so excited to restock some of the shelves that were getting low. They were blessed by your gracious offering of love. THANK-YOU Katie and Stan for donating all that Starbucks! It became that special touch of home that keeps this crew going strong. It was great to meet up with our semi-Haitian tour guides, Rick and Evan. We had an awesome time visiting and touring different ministries throughout Haiti with them. May God continue to bless this Eden Projects team as they seek to help restore Haiti’s land and lives. And its always fun when your trip becomes an adventure! After navigating some rough terrain, we were bound to get a flat tire at some point. And THANK YOU- THANK YOU- Beth and John for graciously opening your home, ministries, and lives to us. It served to be an invaluable trip on many levels! We were honored to get a glimpse into your hearts and see the sacrificial love you pour into people. We hope we can one day be used to bring a legacy of hope and restoration in Madagascar as you have in Haiti. We had an amazing trip to say the least. We were inspired and encouraged to see amazing things being done in Haiti. We cried and prayed and laughed and gave Him the glory. We can not wait to serve His people in Madagascar and are so grateful for each of you for serving them along with...
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An amazing opportunity to veer off course a bit. Well… let me back up. We have the opportunity to “kill three birds with one stone” so to speak. Haiti is not exactly on the way to Madagascar but surprisingly has a lot in common with it. The main reason for us taking this adventure is to visit the “Heartline Ministries” maternity center. They are a thriving Women’s Center that have made huge strides in meeting the needs of the Haitian people. We are headed there to learn from their model program and hopefully implement some of their successful practices at the Sarobidy Maternity Center in Madagascar. This is such an honor, such a blessing, such an amazing opportunity for which we are so grateful! Eden Reforestation Projects also just started a program there in Haiti with Ric Harroll (who is heading up the site). We are hoping to see some of the new approaches of reforesting where they are working through the schools. The third advantage (mainly an interesting coincidence) is we have a Compassion International child who we support that happens to live in the same area. We hope to visit him or at least bring a care package for him. And we get to go with our field partners, Jamie and Alissa Shattenberg! (While they are still stateside ) If we could ask you to be praying for this upcoming journey for our families. This quick 5-day trip is just the adults (+Jolie as she can’t be away from mama for that long yet). We fly off Nov 4th through the 9th. We are also thrilled to announce that we are over 50% funded for our monthly support. Praise God! We are overjoyed by all you who have welcomed us into your living rooms, kitchens, and local Starbucks. We have been honored to share God’s new vision for our family, and we are humbled by the love and support of so many of you. Thank...
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