Today has been a day of much needed rest for everyone. We as missionary staff have all been able to attend church and rest this afternoon.
The visiting medical staff that are here are also taking some time off today.
Continue to pray for strength and wisdom. Trying to gather supplies and organize the best ways to get aid to people can sometimes seem overwhelming.
Continue to pray for Katiana. She is still struggling. Pray that God gives the doctor's wisdom to know the best treatment for her and that God continues to heal her.
If you haven't read her story you can check it out on the Baptist Haiti Mission Facebook page or on the BHM website (www.bhm.org) under survivor stories.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Some missionary staff and volunteers in action
Grandma Dunn arrived here the Thursday before the earthquake. She was planning to help with many sewing projects, cleaning etc. But since the quake she has been kept busy preparing bandages for the hospital and various other medical related projects. We are so thankful for her willingness to help out in what ever way she can.
Pastor Baker and Jean Angus (our hospital administrator) have many difficult decisions to make at this time. Pray that God would continue to give them wisdom.
Micheal is a volunteer that arrived on Monday. He had planned to come and spend 6 months here prior to the earthquake. After the quake he was still able to find a way here and we are very thankful to have him. He is a very willing servant and is willing to do almost anything. He was part of the group of people who scrubbed a room that is now being used as hospital overflow. It was not a pleasent job, but he willingly did it.
Brianne, Abby and Kelli Lieb all helped clean the room also.
Pastor Baker help also to get plumbing and electrical things working.
Pastor Baker and Jean Angus (our hospital administrator) have many difficult decisions to make at this time. Pray that God would continue to give them wisdom.
Micheal is a volunteer that arrived on Monday. He had planned to come and spend 6 months here prior to the earthquake. After the quake he was still able to find a way here and we are very thankful to have him. He is a very willing servant and is willing to do almost anything. He was part of the group of people who scrubbed a room that is now being used as hospital overflow. It was not a pleasent job, but he willingly did it.
Brianne, Abby and Kelli Lieb all helped clean the room also.
Pastor Baker help also to get plumbing and electrical things working.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Still happy cheerful boys
On the day of the earthquake the Mother went to market to buy some food and left her two boys, Donsy (almost 1) and Peterson (3 1/2) at home with a servant.
When the earthquake hit, the servant ran and left the kids inside the house. The mother quickly ran home and saw her house collapsed and realized her children were under the house. It took 6 hours to get them out and they immediately took them to the closest hospital. Amongst all this they found out that the father had died at work.
They stayed at this hospital for 2 days, where Peterson was able to have his hand looked at. But they were not pleased with the care that they were receiving, so they brought the two boys to our hospital. Sadly the doctors had to amputate Peterson's left hand.
Donsy had some bruises, but thankfully no serious injuries. These little boys are still very cheerful and playful and making the best of their situation.
Both boys remain in the hospital, with their cousin Elsie, who is here to help take care of them.
Many of these stories are being collected by Kelli. She has spent many hours helping in the hospital. She often spends time talking and praying with the patients.
When the earthquake hit, the servant ran and left the kids inside the house. The mother quickly ran home and saw her house collapsed and realized her children were under the house. It took 6 hours to get them out and they immediately took them to the closest hospital. Amongst all this they found out that the father had died at work.
They stayed at this hospital for 2 days, where Peterson was able to have his hand looked at. But they were not pleased with the care that they were receiving, so they brought the two boys to our hospital. Sadly the doctors had to amputate Peterson's left hand.
Donsy had some bruises, but thankfully no serious injuries. These little boys are still very cheerful and playful and making the best of their situation.
Both boys remain in the hospital, with their cousin Elsie, who is here to help take care of them.
Many of these stories are being collected by Kelli. She has spent many hours helping in the hospital. She often spends time talking and praying with the patients.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Helicopter patient transfer video
This video was filmed by Chris a few days ago when the US military brought patients up to receive treatment at our hospital.
Pictures from yesterday
This precious little boy was born yesterday. His mother had to have a C-section, but everything went well and both mother and baby are healthy.
This lady was going to have a C-section since her baby was breach. Just as the doctors were about to start the surgery, she started pushing and was able to deliver the baby naturally even though the baby was breach. Thankfully both mother and baby girl are doing well.
Jean, one of our lab technicians lost her house. She was very grateful for the gift of a mat to have something nice to sleep on now. Thank you so much to ladies from Ontario, Canada, who made these and brought them to Haiti.
Darline is from the Calebasse area, a mountain village further up the mountain from the mission. She lost her house during the earthquake leaving her family homeless. There were 10 people living in the house, her husband, 3 children and 5 other family members. Thankfully they are all okay, but they are now living outside on the street. They lost everything. She was so thankful for the blessing of 2 mats, clothes, shoes and hygiene items.
All of our doctors both, national and visiting, are very dedicated people. This doctor, Dr. Warren Cooper, willingly took his own blood to give to one of the patients in need.
This is one of our nurses. She was assigned to this patient after he came out of surgery. She was singing to him and comforting him as he recovered. This nurse is due to have her baby next week. She plans to work each day until she delivers. Pray that God would give her the strength to keep serving and that she would have a safe and uncomplicated birth of her child soon.
Florence and Darline are mother and daughter. They were both in their house when it fell. The mother had a broken femur and she is very grateful that she could come to this hospital and have surgery to repair her bone. Yesterday they left the hospital. They were very thankful for the mat they were given, so they have something to sleep on now. They are planning on staying with friends who live in the local area so that they can come back to the hospital for follow up visits.
Florence receiving help to get into the tap-tap that would take them to the house they were going to stay at.
This little girl's name is Aldine. She was brought here from an orphanage. We are unsure how old she is, but we guessing she is between 3 and 5. The doctors think she may have down's syndrome or other major problems. We are praising the Lord that yesterday morning she finally sat up and ate. Pray that God would give the doctors wisdom to know how to help Aldine. Pray also that she would continue to eat and respond to the medical staff.
This lady was going to have a C-section since her baby was breach. Just as the doctors were about to start the surgery, she started pushing and was able to deliver the baby naturally even though the baby was breach. Thankfully both mother and baby girl are doing well.
Jean, one of our lab technicians lost her house. She was very grateful for the gift of a mat to have something nice to sleep on now. Thank you so much to ladies from Ontario, Canada, who made these and brought them to Haiti.
Darline is from the Calebasse area, a mountain village further up the mountain from the mission. She lost her house during the earthquake leaving her family homeless. There were 10 people living in the house, her husband, 3 children and 5 other family members. Thankfully they are all okay, but they are now living outside on the street. They lost everything. She was so thankful for the blessing of 2 mats, clothes, shoes and hygiene items.
All of our doctors both, national and visiting, are very dedicated people. This doctor, Dr. Warren Cooper, willingly took his own blood to give to one of the patients in need.
This is one of our nurses. She was assigned to this patient after he came out of surgery. She was singing to him and comforting him as he recovered. This nurse is due to have her baby next week. She plans to work each day until she delivers. Pray that God would give her the strength to keep serving and that she would have a safe and uncomplicated birth of her child soon.
Florence and Darline are mother and daughter. They were both in their house when it fell. The mother had a broken femur and she is very grateful that she could come to this hospital and have surgery to repair her bone. Yesterday they left the hospital. They were very thankful for the mat they were given, so they have something to sleep on now. They are planning on staying with friends who live in the local area so that they can come back to the hospital for follow up visits.
Florence receiving help to get into the tap-tap that would take them to the house they were going to stay at.
This little girl's name is Aldine. She was brought here from an orphanage. We are unsure how old she is, but we guessing she is between 3 and 5. The doctors think she may have down's syndrome or other major problems. We are praising the Lord that yesterday morning she finally sat up and ate. Pray that God would give the doctors wisdom to know how to help Aldine. Pray also that she would continue to eat and respond to the medical staff.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
New patients continue to arrive
Yesterday we were able to receive about 15 more patients. 8 were flown up thanks to the military helicopters and 5 were local patients. We are so thankful for the willingness of the military to help transport patients.
We had planned that the helicopter would land in a soccer field of one of our local schools. They accidentally landed in a cabbage field, which is much closer to the mission and it is all smoothed paved road to arrive at the hospital. The lady who owns the field has allowed us to continue to use her field. We are so blessed to have such caring people in our community who are willing to give up their cabbage field for us to use as a helicopter landing place.
God is so Good!
Below are some pictures of our dedicated national staff working along side of some of the volunteering doctors from Samaritan's Purse. It truly is amazing how a group of doctors who don't really know each other can work together so well. There is great cooperation among the staff which is such a blessing.
Dr. Bernard performing surgery with a SP doctor.
Dr. Claude Louis discussing further treatment for Katiana with 2 SP doctors.
Dr. Claude Louis and a SP doctor
We had planned that the helicopter would land in a soccer field of one of our local schools. They accidentally landed in a cabbage field, which is much closer to the mission and it is all smoothed paved road to arrive at the hospital. The lady who owns the field has allowed us to continue to use her field. We are so blessed to have such caring people in our community who are willing to give up their cabbage field for us to use as a helicopter landing place.
God is so Good!
Below are some pictures of our dedicated national staff working along side of some of the volunteering doctors from Samaritan's Purse. It truly is amazing how a group of doctors who don't really know each other can work together so well. There is great cooperation among the staff which is such a blessing.
Dr. Bernard performing surgery with a SP doctor.
Dr. Claude Louis discussing further treatment for Katiana with 2 SP doctors.
Dr. Claude Louis and a SP doctor
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Some patient stories along with prayer requests
The theme of these reports continues to be praises to God. It is so incredible to be here and to see first hand all the amazing things that God does everyday.
Yesterday we were able to transport 5 patients up from General Hospital. We are taking the ones that have closed fractures. When they arrive here the doctors are able to do surgery to reset the bones.
Today we are trying to receive 8 patients who are being flown up here with the military helicopters. They are trying to land about 10 minutes up the road in the Fort Jacques school soccer field. There have been many helicopters circling, but I'm not sure if any of landed yet. Pray that we can get this worked out and that this can become a regular method of patient transport. We are very grateful for the way that the US military has offered to help us in anyway they can. God is so good.
Pray for these patients who are coming up from downtown. Let me share about 2 of them. One that arrived yesterday is an 84 year old man. He has no family left and doesn't know what he is going to do once he recovers from his injuries.
Another lady that came here from General hospital was on top of a 3 story house cooking when the quake occurred. The whole house crumbled and she was the only one who survived. She lost her husband, 4 children and her brother. Pray that as she is here receiving physical treatment she would also know God's presence and that He would provide comfort for her in this very difficult time.
Malika is 7 year old girl who is from the Fort Jacques area, just up the road from the mission hospital. She was home alone during the quake and had many bricks fall on her. She was injured and has since had some chest problems. Her neighbors found her and she had just been sitting by her house for several days. They brought her to the hospital and she is receiving treatment now. She still has not heard from her parents. She knows that they were in Port-au-Prince the afternoon of the quake. She has no brothers or sisters, and is feeling very along right now. Pray for God's comfort and healing for Malika.
There are so many stories like this. Many people don't have any family, or home to go back to. They don't know what they are going to do once they are released from the hospital. Pray that God would comfort these people and give wisdom to those trying to provide aid so we can help people like this who have lost everything.
As we continue to work our current needs are food. Pray that God would provide food such as rice, beans, etc that would could distribute to the local communities. There are many hungry people and we are praying for wisdom and for God's provisions to be able to help them in some way.
Yesterday we were able to transport 5 patients up from General Hospital. We are taking the ones that have closed fractures. When they arrive here the doctors are able to do surgery to reset the bones.
Today we are trying to receive 8 patients who are being flown up here with the military helicopters. They are trying to land about 10 minutes up the road in the Fort Jacques school soccer field. There have been many helicopters circling, but I'm not sure if any of landed yet. Pray that we can get this worked out and that this can become a regular method of patient transport. We are very grateful for the way that the US military has offered to help us in anyway they can. God is so good.
Pray for these patients who are coming up from downtown. Let me share about 2 of them. One that arrived yesterday is an 84 year old man. He has no family left and doesn't know what he is going to do once he recovers from his injuries.
Another lady that came here from General hospital was on top of a 3 story house cooking when the quake occurred. The whole house crumbled and she was the only one who survived. She lost her husband, 4 children and her brother. Pray that as she is here receiving physical treatment she would also know God's presence and that He would provide comfort for her in this very difficult time.
Malika is 7 year old girl who is from the Fort Jacques area, just up the road from the mission hospital. She was home alone during the quake and had many bricks fall on her. She was injured and has since had some chest problems. Her neighbors found her and she had just been sitting by her house for several days. They brought her to the hospital and she is receiving treatment now. She still has not heard from her parents. She knows that they were in Port-au-Prince the afternoon of the quake. She has no brothers or sisters, and is feeling very along right now. Pray for God's comfort and healing for Malika.
There are so many stories like this. Many people don't have any family, or home to go back to. They don't know what they are going to do once they are released from the hospital. Pray that God would comfort these people and give wisdom to those trying to provide aid so we can help people like this who have lost everything.
As we continue to work our current needs are food. Pray that God would provide food such as rice, beans, etc that would could distribute to the local communities. There are many hungry people and we are praying for wisdom and for God's provisions to be able to help them in some way.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Short report from the Chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team
We as chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response team are so thankful for the hospitality and support that we have been shown by the staff at the Baptist Haiti Mission. We have been welcomed and encouraged by them for the work that God has called us to do here. Without them the ministry would not have been so successful. We have seen over 70 decisions for Christ in the past week and a half. We look forward to continuing our ministry in the hospital here.
For those who God has prepared He is drawing them to Himself so easily, but we ask for continued prayers for God to protect us and keep us from the difficulties that the enemy would put in our way.
Good things are happening in the name of Christ!
We are so thankful for the permanent staff here at BHM and all they have done for us.
Jack assisting in a patient transfer.
Rebecca and Jack along with 2 of their translators, Benjamin and Daniel
For those who God has prepared He is drawing them to Himself so easily, but we ask for continued prayers for God to protect us and keep us from the difficulties that the enemy would put in our way.
Good things are happening in the name of Christ!
We are so thankful for the permanent staff here at BHM and all they have done for us.
Jack assisting in a patient transfer.
Rebecca and Jack along with 2 of their translators, Benjamin and Daniel
Praise Report
Last night we gathered together as missionary staff along with a few Samaritan's Purse staff and had a time of singing and sharing what God has done. I wanted to share some of these things with you so you can rejoice with us for the things that God has done.
- On Saturday one of the monitors in the OR room broke. They brought it to Jean (our hospital administrator) and asked what they should do. After looking at it he said "I think I have one just like it in my office that I won as a door prize at a medical conference I recently attended." When the doctors looked at it, it was exactly the same as the broken one. God is so amazing, that a prior to this disaster he put the needed monitor in Jean's hands knowing that we would need it at this time.
- We are seeing people come together in ways we have not seen before. A few days ago as Chris was passing a park late at night, filled with people living in tents or under tarps, the whole park was singing Christian songs. How amazing to see all the people coming together and praising God.
- We are having many opportunities to witness to people as we give things out. Overall, the people are not mobbing and many have a very grateful attitude.
- The medical staff, both national and visiting staff, are working together. There is a good spirit of cooperation between them, which is a huge answer to prayer.
- A quote from one of the visiting chaplains, "I have worked in many disasters areas, but I have never seen the harvest that we are seeing here through this disaster. God is at work and drawing people to Himself.
To God be the Glory for the great things He has done!
- On Saturday one of the monitors in the OR room broke. They brought it to Jean (our hospital administrator) and asked what they should do. After looking at it he said "I think I have one just like it in my office that I won as a door prize at a medical conference I recently attended." When the doctors looked at it, it was exactly the same as the broken one. God is so amazing, that a prior to this disaster he put the needed monitor in Jean's hands knowing that we would need it at this time.
- We are seeing people come together in ways we have not seen before. A few days ago as Chris was passing a park late at night, filled with people living in tents or under tarps, the whole park was singing Christian songs. How amazing to see all the people coming together and praising God.
- We are having many opportunities to witness to people as we give things out. Overall, the people are not mobbing and many have a very grateful attitude.
- The medical staff, both national and visiting staff, are working together. There is a good spirit of cooperation between them, which is a huge answer to prayer.
- A quote from one of the visiting chaplains, "I have worked in many disasters areas, but I have never seen the harvest that we are seeing here through this disaster. God is at work and drawing people to Himself.
To God be the Glory for the great things He has done!
Monday
After a much needed day of rest for most of the people here, we have once again started a busy day.
Chris left early this morning, along with another driver, to bring more patients up from General Hospital. Continue to pray that we can safely and as gently as possible transport these patients.
Continue to also pray for Katiana. She is still critical, but it is encouraging that she is still holding on. God is answering prayers for her and we thank you for continuing to uphold her in prayer.
About 5 of the doctors who were here for the past week or more, left this morning. There were many sad goodbyes as they had to leave. The patients and national hospital staff were so thankful for what they had done and were very sad to see them leave.
God is providing some new doctors and nurses today to replace the ones that left. It truly is a blessing to have Samaritan's Purse here organizing all of this for us and providing the needed staff to work along side our diligent national staff.
Continue to pray for strength for the national doctors and nurses. They have worked so hard. Pray especially for Madame Carfar. She is such a diligent servant who has spent many long hour days serving in the OR prep room. Pray that God continues to give her strength.
Madame Carfar preparing OR supplies.
Chris left early this morning, along with another driver, to bring more patients up from General Hospital. Continue to pray that we can safely and as gently as possible transport these patients.
Continue to also pray for Katiana. She is still critical, but it is encouraging that she is still holding on. God is answering prayers for her and we thank you for continuing to uphold her in prayer.
About 5 of the doctors who were here for the past week or more, left this morning. There were many sad goodbyes as they had to leave. The patients and national hospital staff were so thankful for what they had done and were very sad to see them leave.
God is providing some new doctors and nurses today to replace the ones that left. It truly is a blessing to have Samaritan's Purse here organizing all of this for us and providing the needed staff to work along side our diligent national staff.
Continue to pray for strength for the national doctors and nurses. They have worked so hard. Pray especially for Madame Carfar. She is such a diligent servant who has spent many long hour days serving in the OR prep room. Pray that God continues to give her strength.
Madame Carfar preparing OR supplies.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
God is still in control and He has not forgotten us
What an incredible experience to worship along with my brothers and sisters in Christ who have suffered so much since Jan 12.
Pastor Solect shared a message using Lamentations 3:19-39. (If you haven't read that passage recently it is a great passage of scripture). This passage was written during a time when Jerusalem had been destroyed. The people had lost everything also and yet in the middle of their suffering they could still say,"Great is Your faithfulness."
It was a message of hope. Reminding all of us that God is still faithful and He doesn't change. God has not forgotten us even though things may be very difficult. Our circumstances may have changed, but God never changes.
God is always good.
God is always faithful.
God controls everything.
God knows everything.
Praise God for godly me like Pastor Solect who God used to remind all of us that God is still in control even though we are all suffering. God has preserved our lives for a reason and we need to keep serving God and thank Him.
Thanks for your continued prayers for the people of Haiti.
Pastor Solect shared a message using Lamentations 3:19-39. (If you haven't read that passage recently it is a great passage of scripture). This passage was written during a time when Jerusalem had been destroyed. The people had lost everything also and yet in the middle of their suffering they could still say,"Great is Your faithfulness."
It was a message of hope. Reminding all of us that God is still faithful and He doesn't change. God has not forgotten us even though things may be very difficult. Our circumstances may have changed, but God never changes.
God is always good.
God is always faithful.
God controls everything.
God knows everything.
Praise God for godly me like Pastor Solect who God used to remind all of us that God is still in control even though we are all suffering. God has preserved our lives for a reason and we need to keep serving God and thank Him.
Thanks for your continued prayers for the people of Haiti.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
A few pictures
Here are a few pictures that Kyrk has taken over the past couple of days as he has been driving around Port-au-Prince.
This is the General Direction of Haiti office. Basically most official paperwork was done in this building. What you are seeing amongst the rubble is all papers.
This was one of the government buildings.
This is the General Direction of Haiti office. Basically most official paperwork was done in this building. What you are seeing amongst the rubble is all papers.
This was one of the government buildings.
Saturday update
Today has been a great day of sharing with others and helping those in need get to the hospital here to receive care.
Kyrk took 2 surgeons to the Israeli hospital to help with surgeries there. One was a plastic surgeon who did a lot of skin grafts for patients and the other a general surgeon. They were both greatly appreciated and will be returning tomorrow to help again. Praise God that they are able to help others who are in need.
We were also able to successfully transport 8 patients from General Hospital up to our hospital. We put mats in the back of our canter truck and transported 4 at a time. It was the most comfortable ride we could offer. We had a doctor and nurse in the truck with them and they all arrived safely to the hospital.
We also received a request to transport 5 patients from another hospital. We praise God that He is bringing these needs to our attention and that we are able to assist others in need.
Update on Katiana:
She is still doing okay. Her condition has not worsened and we continue to pray that God would continue to heal her.
During the past days we have been doing our best to distribute water purification tablets and buckets to provide clean drinking water to people. We have also given out blankets, tarps and solar flashlights with the help of Samaritan's Purse. Praise God that aid is slowly getting to the people and people's needs are being met.
There is so much more to do and we continue to pray for wisdom to know how to most effectively and efficiently meet those needs.
Thanks for your continuing prayers. God is so Good and we are so grateful for what He is doing.
Kyrk took 2 surgeons to the Israeli hospital to help with surgeries there. One was a plastic surgeon who did a lot of skin grafts for patients and the other a general surgeon. They were both greatly appreciated and will be returning tomorrow to help again. Praise God that they are able to help others who are in need.
We were also able to successfully transport 8 patients from General Hospital up to our hospital. We put mats in the back of our canter truck and transported 4 at a time. It was the most comfortable ride we could offer. We had a doctor and nurse in the truck with them and they all arrived safely to the hospital.
We also received a request to transport 5 patients from another hospital. We praise God that He is bringing these needs to our attention and that we are able to assist others in need.
Update on Katiana:
She is still doing okay. Her condition has not worsened and we continue to pray that God would continue to heal her.
During the past days we have been doing our best to distribute water purification tablets and buckets to provide clean drinking water to people. We have also given out blankets, tarps and solar flashlights with the help of Samaritan's Purse. Praise God that aid is slowly getting to the people and people's needs are being met.
There is so much more to do and we continue to pray for wisdom to know how to most effectively and efficiently meet those needs.
Thanks for your continuing prayers. God is so Good and we are so grateful for what He is doing.
Update on Katiana and Pierre Richard
As of 9am this morning Katiana was still holding on. She is still very critical, but she is not getting any worse. Praise God that He has preserved her life thus far and pray that God continues to heal her.
Pierre Richard, the little baby that we transported to the Israeli hospital yesterday, was able to receive the treatment that he needed at that hospital. We have no further word on him, just that he arrived safely and they were able to treat him. Continue to pray for little Pierre Richard and his family.
Pierre Richard, the little baby that we transported to the Israeli hospital yesterday, was able to receive the treatment that he needed at that hospital. We have no further word on him, just that he arrived safely and they were able to treat him. Continue to pray for little Pierre Richard and his family.
General Hospital
On Wednesday Kyrk along with some doctors visited General Hospital. This is a large hospital downtown. One of there large buildings were damaged so many patients are outside. They told us that they have all the doctors that they can accommodate with the facilities that they have. But one way that we could help would be to transport patients up to our hospital who needed surgery etc.
The team of doctors at the mission hospital have been working diligently for the past 10 days. Both the visiting doctors and our national staff have dedicated many hours to helping those in need. We are finally at the point where we are almost caught up on the surgeries and we are able to take in patients from other hospitals now who need surgery.
This morning we sent a truck downtown to pick up 4 patients from General Hospital who will be transported up here for needed surgery. Pray that we can safely transport them and that God would continue to heal them.
The following pictures were all taken at General Hospital on Wednesday. It gives you an idea of what it is like down there.
The team of doctors at the mission hospital have been working diligently for the past 10 days. Both the visiting doctors and our national staff have dedicated many hours to helping those in need. We are finally at the point where we are almost caught up on the surgeries and we are able to take in patients from other hospitals now who need surgery.
This morning we sent a truck downtown to pick up 4 patients from General Hospital who will be transported up here for needed surgery. Pray that we can safely transport them and that God would continue to heal them.
The following pictures were all taken at General Hospital on Wednesday. It gives you an idea of what it is like down there.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Katiana is out of surgery
Praise the Lord, Katiana's surgery was very successful. They were able to do what they needed to do and she is now holding her own and doing okay. This is a huge answer to pray. Continue to pray that she makes it through the night and for God to continue to heal her.
Katiana update
Just heard that Katiana is currently receiving blood again from one of the visiting doctors. After receiving this blood she is going into surgery. This is a very risky surgery and they are not sure she will survive the surgery, but they are concerned that she may die without the surgery. Pray that God preserves her life and that the surgery is successful to help stop the internal bleeding from her broken pelvis.
Prayer for Katiana
Katiana is a lady who has a broken pelvis and has internal bleeding. Thanks to one of the nurses, Karen, and Adele (a missionary working here) she was able to receive some blood last night. Her chance of survival is better after having received the blood, but she is still very critical.
They are continuing to monitor her closely and thankfully we have other volunteers who are willing to donate their blood if it is needed.
Pray that God would heal her body.
Karen, as she was giving Katiana blood.
Adele as she was giving blood to Katiana.
One sad note: the boy in the bed next to Adele passed away this morning. His name is Robert. Pray for Robert's family during this time of mourning.
They are continuing to monitor her closely and thankfully we have other volunteers who are willing to donate their blood if it is needed.
Pray that God would heal her body.
Karen, as she was giving Katiana blood.
Adele as she was giving blood to Katiana.
One sad note: the boy in the bed next to Adele passed away this morning. His name is Robert. Pray for Robert's family during this time of mourning.
Urgent Prayer Request
We are currently trying to transport a baby down to the Isreali hospital. The baby had a head wound and needs a nuerosurgen. They have the facilities there to provide the needed care and surgery for the baby we just have to get the baby there. Pray that we can work out all the details quickly here and that we can safely transport this baby to the hospital where they can receive the treatment that they need.
This picture was taken last night. The boy's name is Pierre Richard and he has a double compound fracture of the skull. Pray for him and for comfort for his family.
Kyrk visited the hospital yesterday and it is a very organizied and well equiped hospital. Praise God that they were able to bring in everything to set up this tent hospital.
This is the neonatal unit.
They have several operating rooms, emergency room, x-ray facilities and tents for patients to stay in for post operation care. They are such a blessing at this time.
This picture was taken last night. The boy's name is Pierre Richard and he has a double compound fracture of the skull. Pray for him and for comfort for his family.
Kyrk visited the hospital yesterday and it is a very organizied and well equiped hospital. Praise God that they were able to bring in everything to set up this tent hospital.
This is the neonatal unit.
They have several operating rooms, emergency room, x-ray facilities and tents for patients to stay in for post operation care. They are such a blessing at this time.
Miracle of Water
Yesterday we were blessed with another truck of water for the hospital. We knew that if we were able to get 2 truck loads of water it would put sufficient water in the cistern for now, but it would not fill it. The cistern was almost empty when we put the first truck load in on Wednesday. We had not pumped any more from the main cistern into it either, so when the truck arrived yesterday we assumed that it would all fit into the hospital cistern.
When the truck arrived we were only able to put a small amount of the water into the hospital cistern since it was completely full. We have no idea where this water came from. It truly is a miracle!!!!!!
We were able to put the rest of the water from the truck into another cistern that the hospital can get it from later.
We are just in awe of what God is doing!
When the truck arrived we were only able to put a small amount of the water into the hospital cistern since it was completely full. We have no idea where this water came from. It truly is a miracle!!!!!!
We were able to put the rest of the water from the truck into another cistern that the hospital can get it from later.
We are just in awe of what God is doing!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Prayer Requests for today
This morning Kyrk and some doctors went down to Port-au-Prince. They have a list of places that are asking for assistance. They are planning on stopping at as many places as they can along with General Hospital to see what the needs are and how they can help.
Pray that God leads them to the right places and shows them ways that we can share the doctors that we have with those in need.
Continue to pray for safety as they travel around the city. We have had a few little incidents, but God is truly answering prayers and has provided protection.
Pray that God leads them to the right places and shows them ways that we can share the doctors that we have with those in need.
Continue to pray for safety as they travel around the city. We have had a few little incidents, but God is truly answering prayers and has provided protection.
Great things in the hospital
Yesterday I spoke with the Billy Graham chaplains and they shared a story of a 14 year old boy. As he was getting prepared for surgery one of the chaplains, with the help of his translator talked with the boy. After sharing about Jesus, the boy decided that he wanted to give his life to the Lord. SO right there in the OR prep room, he prayed and gave his life to the Lord. We are just praising God for the daily reports of people who are giving their lives to the Lord. People are so willing to listen and hear about the gospel right now and it is such a huge blessing to have these chaplains here. Each morning and afternoon they go through the hospital, talking with the patients, praying with them and sharing about the love of the Lord.
Some of the missionary staff have been diligently helping in the hosptial doing whatever they can.
Kelli Lieb has been spending many hours everyday helping in the OR room, caring for patients, gathering needed supplies for the storage rooms etc.
Len Lieb, has been faithfully operating the autoclave to keep a steady supply of clean instruments for the doctors.
Adele Lieb, has been helping out where ever she can being a willing servants.
Len and Adele visit some of the patients with a local nurse.
Len and Adele by the autoclave machine. This is where Len spends most of his days.
Kelli taking a break and posing with Len for a fun picture.
Some of the missionary staff have been diligently helping in the hosptial doing whatever they can.
Kelli Lieb has been spending many hours everyday helping in the OR room, caring for patients, gathering needed supplies for the storage rooms etc.
Len Lieb, has been faithfully operating the autoclave to keep a steady supply of clean instruments for the doctors.
Adele Lieb, has been helping out where ever she can being a willing servants.
Len and Adele visit some of the patients with a local nurse.
Len and Adele by the autoclave machine. This is where Len spends most of his days.
Kelli taking a break and posing with Len for a fun picture.
We are blessed, to be a blessing
Wow, God just continues to bless us beyond what we deserve.
Yesterday we were able to get a truck load of water for the hospital. We have been pumping water up into the hospital cistern, but our pump does not pump very quickly and it was difficult to keep up with the demands for water. This is a huge blessing to have water delivered and put right into the hospital cistern.
Here is the truck that delivered it. God is so good to us and not only has given us all the water we have needed, but has also provided for it to be delivered.
As God is blessing us, we are getting many requests for water, food etc. Right now we are trying to contact these places and see how we can help them with water etc. God has blessed us so richly and we are thankful to be able to pass on the blessing to others.
God also sent some structural engineers here yesterday to do a first check of our buildings. It was encouraging to hear that most of them are still very structurally solid. God is so good and spared us from huge damage. Of course they said that our conference center is in need of huge repair and they are concerned for a couple of other buildings, but we are not using any of them right now. God is good!
Yesterday we were able to get a truck load of water for the hospital. We have been pumping water up into the hospital cistern, but our pump does not pump very quickly and it was difficult to keep up with the demands for water. This is a huge blessing to have water delivered and put right into the hospital cistern.
Here is the truck that delivered it. God is so good to us and not only has given us all the water we have needed, but has also provided for it to be delivered.
As God is blessing us, we are getting many requests for water, food etc. Right now we are trying to contact these places and see how we can help them with water etc. God has blessed us so richly and we are thankful to be able to pass on the blessing to others.
God also sent some structural engineers here yesterday to do a first check of our buildings. It was encouraging to hear that most of them are still very structurally solid. God is so good and spared us from huge damage. Of course they said that our conference center is in need of huge repair and they are concerned for a couple of other buildings, but we are not using any of them right now. God is good!
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