We thank you for your continued support for the ongoing work of the clinic. Jonathan and Julie and family were admins but their allotted time was up so they went back to NY state in summer. We thank them so much for the time they spent in Haiti!
Jon helped set things in motion for the continuation of the clinic operations while we wait for God to provide us with a new admin family.
When people ask me how its going down there, I just tell them that I am enthused that the nurses and employees are working, patients are being seen, the sick are being healed, and the poor have the gospel brought to them. (Sorta like Matt 11:3.)
As I look back over the year, I see how God has protected and led many aspects of the work of the clinic. He continues to make ways for us to get all the medical supplies and medications we need. With all the challenges Haiti has come through it is really amazing that we have never lacked much of anything! Our old ambulance is still holding together as we continue to raise funds and hunt for another. Our nurses and staff are working well as one united group and local trust level in their capabilities and our medicines is very high. We don't drive into Port au Prince, but our vehicles are able to travel all the southeastern mountain roads, from Fond Parisian to Oriani, down to Thiotte, out to Bel Anse, and even Jacmel. There have been no danger or safety issues. God is good!
We as a committee have been in touch with our clinic workers every few days and have been able to go visit them as needed. (We come in through the DR.)
Thank God for email and WhatsApp!
I can also report that the Oriani community is doing quite well, considering the country's problems. The farmers have sometimes struggled to get yields to their satisfaction, but there is enough to help keep the community going. Everytime I go back, I'm amazed how much construction is happening and how many more houses are built.
One Haitian friend said to me, "Yes, those who have a little money will keep getting a little. Those that have a lot of money continue to make more, and the poor... they can hardly find a way to advance."
We can't help all the country's issues but we feel happy to fill the role God gave us to fill... helping show the gospel and love to the poor and healing them from their diseases ("dis" "eases") while pointing them to the Great Physician!
Thank you for your prayers and monetary support this past year, and please keep on helping with this exciting endeavor!
Some are again asking how to help. Here is a link that gives info.