Madagascar Team in Haiti.
Shattenberg’s and Carlstrom’s in Haiti
Beth, Beth, Danielle, and Alissa
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.
Sweet Baby Jenika
Rosie feeling her baby
Covering in Pray
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 us.
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