Well my time here in Haiti is coming to a close. 9 of us from Heartline are leaving tomorrow evening. As I said before, it is very bittersweet. I am excited to get home but I am sad to leave this place. There is so much to be done.
We had a good day at the clinic. The intensity is slowing down but we are still seeing several patients each day. I am so grateful that we are able to offer these services to the people that need them so desperately.
All afternoon, we had a beautiful young woman in labor. So as I continued to restock and prepare medications, she walked around upstairs in labor. She was adorable and handled labor so well. Her husband was with her and very supportive. This couple was found last night by Troy when he was at the University of Miami hospital dropping off a patient. They were seeking care and weren’t getting any attention. Troy visited with them and then brought her to our hospital. They have been homeless since the earthquake. Once again, a huge God moment that Troy would take the time to visit with this couple, offer to bring them to us and that we have the skill and ability to safely deliver their first child. It was so wonderful. Tonight at 8:12 pm a beautiful baby girl was born to extremely excited and loving parents. What a gift and symbol of hope in these uncertain times.
I mentioned yesterday that I was going to have a tough time fitting all of my stuff into my 2 fifty pound suitcases, huge carry on and oversized purse. Well, I got the news tonight that each person on the flight leaving PAP tomorrow gets a total of ONLY 50 pounds each. This is going to be interesting and some serious downsizing will be going on. There is no time in the near future that I will be able to wear the clothes I am wearing here. I guess I will have to return sooner than I thought!
One more day in Haiti. I am really going to miss all of the amazing people that I have had the privilege of working with at Heartline. My life is richer because of them. What a gift they are to me, this ministry and the people of Haiti.
Posted by Val Huxley on February 3, 2010 at 9:43 am
All the best for your trip back home and hope you are able to keep in touch
Posted by Lindsey on February 3, 2010 at 11:02 am
my heart is full of sadness and excitement for you. I am praying as you say goodbye…you are loved!
Posted by Tammy Johnson on February 3, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Joanna…
I am praying for a safe return trip for you & hope everything goes smoothly! I look forward to seeing you at work after you adjust to life back here. coming back to work will probably seem like a vacation to you!! You have done amazing things in Haiti & have truly helped people when they needed it most!
love
Tammy