So two things. One, Tropical Storm Isaac is supposed to arrive soon. We're making preparations for him. We have food, we are searching for extra charcoal (we have enough, we were just gonna save a little extra in case), the water cistern is full, and we are stocking up on extra drinking water. I have also stockpiled 'rainy day' activities for my kiddos. Should be a grand time.
Sadly, it won't be for lots of others, so please don't stop praying.
Two, we had a new baby come yesterday. Meeting him took my breath away, as I've never held a child suffering so badly from illness and malnutrition. He is a fighter for sure, and has a strong will to live. He reached up and touched my face when I met him, and I knew I KNEW we had to do whatever it took to help him. His parents had sought help for him, and he was hospitalized for 2 months and then returned to them mid-June. He became very ill again, and could not gain weight. They went every 15 days for formula at the hospital, but the hospital failed to address his illness and lack of weight gain. His parents both love him very much. He now weighs 7 lbs 4 oz at 9 months old. I took him to the hospital last night and was told he wouldn't have made it through the night if he hadn't received fluids. He's at the General Hospital right now with Mommy Mureille. Would you pray?
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Yeah! You blogged again! Thank you for sharing this beautiful child's story. We will pray for him. Please keep us updated. We are keeping you all and all of wonderful Haiti in our prayers.
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