Via Trace Thurlby, Live from Haiti;
1 home. 47 more needing a home.
With NPR at his side, our ten-year-old friend, Johnny, returned to his home and to his Mom earlier today. Courtesy of your generosity, we sent Johnny off with a care package which included a 12-man tent and a large bag of food. Johnny and his family now are together and have a little wind at their back thanks to you and the rest of The GO Project family!
This afternoon World Vision introduced us to Julie, a Haitian woman who cared for 47 orphans. The earthquake destroyed their home, and Julie led her children out on foot headed for the Dominican Republic, literally an ultramarathon away. For the last several days, Julie has cared for her kids in two temporary locations, looking for someone to take them in. We will. That is what God has called us to do.
Early next week, our Transition Orphan Village will add 47 more children, whose resilience is inspiring, their current house Mommas, and Julie, a lady with a heart as big as Haiti
Soon after they are settled here, we will work with partners to create a GO village; a new home for these kids, who will know that God cared for them in the midst of crisis. They will feel His love through your love, and we will be here, on your behalf, to welcome them into our GO Project family. What a privilege to serve the Lord with you by loving His kids!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Via Charlene Garrison, Live from Haiti;
Our pastors on the team have just been awesome! They have prayed over the team as well as all our patients. Both Jim and John have had the opportunity to lead one person each to the Lord! John showed the card that asked ‘how can I pray for you and your child’ to each person and they were so excited to have their child prayed for. One mother asked who is Jesus and so John got the interpreter and shared the gospel to her and she accepted the Lord.
About 1/2 the team went to Biggarouse today to do a general medical clinic with the kids. They are all in good shape! We have one child that needs surgery due to a hernia and 7 that will be coming into Cambry tomorrow to see dentist Mitch.
The other half of our team is working at Brenda Hospital. They truly have been an answer to prayer as they have been able to care for many patients.
I could write much more but hope that gives you a picture of what is going on here.
About 1/2 the team went to Biggarouse today to do a general medical clinic with the kids. They are all in good shape! We have one child that needs surgery due to a hernia and 7 that will be coming into Cambry tomorrow to see dentist Mitch.
The other half of our team is working at Brenda Hospital. They truly have been an answer to prayer as they have been able to care for many patients.
I could write much more but hope that gives you a picture of what is going on here.
Haiti Rescue Update (1/27/2010 10:58 pm CST)
Via Trace Thurlby, Live from Haiti;
Most families hold their reunion in the summer. This year, our GO Project family is having some great reunions the last week of January.
This afternoon, just hours after bringing him to our home, we were able to locate Rogelen’s sister, who lives in Miami. (Rogelen is the 15-year old who sought refuge with the 82nd Airborne after the earthquake.) His sister received word that their parents were dead, but knew nothing about her little brother. When we were able to connect them via phone, a huge celebration began that transcended the miles between them. We are committed to doing everything we can to reunite them. It won’t be easy, but as usual, God is way ahead of us. NPR was here tonight and interviewed Rogelen. NPR asked, “Rogelen, what would you be doing if The GO Project hadn’t picked you up today?” Rogelen answered, “I don’t know. I was thinking about selling myself to a family as a slave. That happens in Haiti.” NPR then asked, “What do you want to do now?” “I’d like to go live with my sister in Miami, finish my schooling and become a doctor.”
As you’re reading this on Thursday, we’ll be on our taking Johnny back home. Like Rogelen, Johnny was separated from his Mom when the earthquake hit. We picked up Johnny when he was discharged from Love a Child healing center. With some excellent directions from Johnny, we were able to find his Mom. Now his stitches are out. He’s walking without crutches, and he’s going home. This morning he told me, “I’m going to come visit you even after I get home. I will never forget you.”
Last night 13-year old Renise came to us, scared, alone, and pregnant against her will. Understandably, she was beaten down by her circumstances; couldn’t take her eyes off the ground. This morning she meekly waved to us. Later she sat by and watched our team unload a supply truck. This afternoon, Renise spent held hands with Beth “Momma” Fox. We learned that Renise has a beautiful smile. She’s a sweet, young girl.
World Vision came by today. After watching our kids jump rope, play soccer, and just cut loose a little, Sergio, their Dominican Republic Representative took my face in both of his hands and said with tears in his eyes, “This is the first time I’ve seen children having fun since the earthquake. Congratulations!”
“You should hear them sing,” I replied. “It’s a beautiful sound.” These are special children. They are the King’s kids. They are our brothers and sisters, and this family reunion has moments of great joy!
Tomorrow we will meet again with World Vision to see if we can bring hope to 17 orphans who need it. I appreciated Sergio’s affirmation, but we know the good we see is not of us. It’s the Lord, working through your giving hearts. Thank you for praying! Thank you for caring! Press on! Aslan is on the move!
Most families hold their reunion in the summer. This year, our GO Project family is having some great reunions the last week of January.
This afternoon, just hours after bringing him to our home, we were able to locate Rogelen’s sister, who lives in Miami. (Rogelen is the 15-year old who sought refuge with the 82nd Airborne after the earthquake.) His sister received word that their parents were dead, but knew nothing about her little brother. When we were able to connect them via phone, a huge celebration began that transcended the miles between them. We are committed to doing everything we can to reunite them. It won’t be easy, but as usual, God is way ahead of us. NPR was here tonight and interviewed Rogelen. NPR asked, “Rogelen, what would you be doing if The GO Project hadn’t picked you up today?” Rogelen answered, “I don’t know. I was thinking about selling myself to a family as a slave. That happens in Haiti.” NPR then asked, “What do you want to do now?” “I’d like to go live with my sister in Miami, finish my schooling and become a doctor.”
As you’re reading this on Thursday, we’ll be on our taking Johnny back home. Like Rogelen, Johnny was separated from his Mom when the earthquake hit. We picked up Johnny when he was discharged from Love a Child healing center. With some excellent directions from Johnny, we were able to find his Mom. Now his stitches are out. He’s walking without crutches, and he’s going home. This morning he told me, “I’m going to come visit you even after I get home. I will never forget you.”
Last night 13-year old Renise came to us, scared, alone, and pregnant against her will. Understandably, she was beaten down by her circumstances; couldn’t take her eyes off the ground. This morning she meekly waved to us. Later she sat by and watched our team unload a supply truck. This afternoon, Renise spent held hands with Beth “Momma” Fox. We learned that Renise has a beautiful smile. She’s a sweet, young girl.
World Vision came by today. After watching our kids jump rope, play soccer, and just cut loose a little, Sergio, their Dominican Republic Representative took my face in both of his hands and said with tears in his eyes, “This is the first time I’ve seen children having fun since the earthquake. Congratulations!”
“You should hear them sing,” I replied. “It’s a beautiful sound.” These are special children. They are the King’s kids. They are our brothers and sisters, and this family reunion has moments of great joy!
Tomorrow we will meet again with World Vision to see if we can bring hope to 17 orphans who need it. I appreciated Sergio’s affirmation, but we know the good we see is not of us. It’s the Lord, working through your giving hearts. Thank you for praying! Thank you for caring! Press on! Aslan is on the move!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Haiti Rescue Update (1/27/2010 1:53 pm CST)
Via Trace Thurlby, Live from Haiti;
We’re in the heart of Port Au Prince. If traffic is good, tonight’s GO Project boys’ soccer game will have a new star player. Rogelen is 15. He lived near Moise’s church, but lost both of his parents in the quake. As the 82nd Airborne was patrolling his neighborhood, Rogelen grabbed onto one of their legs and wouldn’t let go. The 82nd heard about The GO Project, and Rogelen is in our family now.
Rogelen claims to be quite a soccer player. I bet he’s right. He’s such a great kid! Thank you for giving him a home. Thank you for being his family.
Thank you, God, for sparing Rogelen and for the plan you have to give him a future and a hope! Amen!
We’re in the heart of Port Au Prince. If traffic is good, tonight’s GO Project boys’ soccer game will have a new star player. Rogelen is 15. He lived near Moise’s church, but lost both of his parents in the quake. As the 82nd Airborne was patrolling his neighborhood, Rogelen grabbed onto one of their legs and wouldn’t let go. The 82nd heard about The GO Project, and Rogelen is in our family now.
Rogelen claims to be quite a soccer player. I bet he’s right. He’s such a great kid! Thank you for giving him a home. Thank you for being his family.
Thank you, God, for sparing Rogelen and for the plan you have to give him a future and a hope! Amen!
Haiti Rescue Update (1/26/2010 6:47 pm CST)
Via Trace Thurlby, Live from Haiti;
HE makes all things new…
I want to introduce you to our new sister, Renise. Renise is a sweet girl, 13 years old. Her parents died when Renise was 6. Before they passed away, they sold Renise to a family for cash. Last year on an errand into town, Renise was abducted, raped, and is now pregnant. Thrown out by the family she worked for, Renise has been living on the streets of Port Au Prince the last five months and was picked up today by UNICEF. They needed a safe, loving place for her and called us.
You have heard about our kids singing, playing, and laughing. Most of them are doing great! Their strength is a blessing and example to us. Renise is not there yet. Her wounds are too raw. She came in tonight alone and scared. She’s no longer alone, and soon, she won’t be scared anymore. Renise will soon learn she can trust us. She can trust you. This is a safe place for Renise and the child inside her. And as we love her, we will introduce her to Jesus. He can make all things new. Tonight, Renise has reason to hope. She will soon discover that she has a family; a Father who loves her greatly and brothers and sister (you and me).
I don’t know where Renise would be without your giving. On her behalf, I thank you. On your behalf, I will let her know that you love her. Thank you! Press on!
HE makes all things new…
I want to introduce you to our new sister, Renise. Renise is a sweet girl, 13 years old. Her parents died when Renise was 6. Before they passed away, they sold Renise to a family for cash. Last year on an errand into town, Renise was abducted, raped, and is now pregnant. Thrown out by the family she worked for, Renise has been living on the streets of Port Au Prince the last five months and was picked up today by UNICEF. They needed a safe, loving place for her and called us.
You have heard about our kids singing, playing, and laughing. Most of them are doing great! Their strength is a blessing and example to us. Renise is not there yet. Her wounds are too raw. She came in tonight alone and scared. She’s no longer alone, and soon, she won’t be scared anymore. Renise will soon learn she can trust us. She can trust you. This is a safe place for Renise and the child inside her. And as we love her, we will introduce her to Jesus. He can make all things new. Tonight, Renise has reason to hope. She will soon discover that she has a family; a Father who loves her greatly and brothers and sister (you and me).
I don’t know where Renise would be without your giving. On her behalf, I thank you. On your behalf, I will let her know that you love her. Thank you! Press on!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Haiti Rescue Update (1/26/2010 4:46 pm CST)
Via Trace Thurlby, Live from Haiti;
We are heading back from Port Au Prince. The highlight of the day was that we found Johnny’s mom. That was no small task in PAP, especially now. We took a picture of Johnny, who we learned today was separated from his mom at the time of the quake. We wont’ forget the joy on his mom’s face when she realized that her son was alive and well. Johnny will stay with us two more days as his feet recover. On Thursday, we’ll take him home to be with and hug on his mom. Tonight, we look forward to showing Johnny the picture of his loving mom.
Beth and I have a meeting tomorrow with the Haitian head of child protection services. The situation is fluid and the rules change on a dime. No worries! We are all in! God gives us the strength to run whatever route is in front of us.
Carrie “Flow” Davidson, RN, worked the nightshift at the General Hospital downtown. While many colleagues clocked out at 5 pm, “Flow” covered four peds tents (two critical care) as the lone nurse….she’s all in!
God has given us a great opportunity to be His Hands and Feet. What a privilege to help reunite Mother and son, to help James get surgery, to care for the wounded, to welcome and love the orphaned and abandoned! We can’t do this without you. This is your work, your ministry! We love you! Press on!
We are heading back from Port Au Prince. The highlight of the day was that we found Johnny’s mom. That was no small task in PAP, especially now. We took a picture of Johnny, who we learned today was separated from his mom at the time of the quake. We wont’ forget the joy on his mom’s face when she realized that her son was alive and well. Johnny will stay with us two more days as his feet recover. On Thursday, we’ll take him home to be with and hug on his mom. Tonight, we look forward to showing Johnny the picture of his loving mom.
Beth and I have a meeting tomorrow with the Haitian head of child protection services. The situation is fluid and the rules change on a dime. No worries! We are all in! God gives us the strength to run whatever route is in front of us.
Carrie “Flow” Davidson, RN, worked the nightshift at the General Hospital downtown. While many colleagues clocked out at 5 pm, “Flow” covered four peds tents (two critical care) as the lone nurse….she’s all in!
God has given us a great opportunity to be His Hands and Feet. What a privilege to help reunite Mother and son, to help James get surgery, to care for the wounded, to welcome and love the orphaned and abandoned! We can’t do this without you. This is your work, your ministry! We love you! Press on!
Haiti Rescue Update (1/26/2010 6:06 am CST)
Via Trace Thurlby, Live from Haiti;
God continues to move for our little brother James. James has a large, deep wound on his face. While he’s fortunate to be alive, the resulting scar would follow him for life, unless someone did something BIG. God arranged it so our GO Project home at Eben Ezer is 20 minutes from a hospital called Love a Child. It’s quite a place. This morning, a plastic surgeon from Operation Smile is coming in. He will operate on James. Only God could have brought in an accomplished plastic surgeon to operate on a seven-year-old Haitian orphan. God loves James, and so do we. If you were here with us, he’d lift his arms wanting you to hold him. He recently snookered two people on our team to take him out of our recovery area and into our team’s room for a nap. He’s hard to resist. He’s part of our GO Project family now. Thank you for welcoming him into the family with us
God continues to move for our little brother James. James has a large, deep wound on his face. While he’s fortunate to be alive, the resulting scar would follow him for life, unless someone did something BIG. God arranged it so our GO Project home at Eben Ezer is 20 minutes from a hospital called Love a Child. It’s quite a place. This morning, a plastic surgeon from Operation Smile is coming in. He will operate on James. Only God could have brought in an accomplished plastic surgeon to operate on a seven-year-old Haitian orphan. God loves James, and so do we. If you were here with us, he’d lift his arms wanting you to hold him. He recently snookered two people on our team to take him out of our recovery area and into our team’s room for a nap. He’s hard to resist. He’s part of our GO Project family now. Thank you for welcoming him into the family with us
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