November 11, 2009
Myson was admitted to the hospital a couple of weeks ago with bacterial pneumonia. He is home now and doing better. The doctors gave up their plan of waiting until he's 2 before starting aids meds. He started the meds while in the hospital. Praise God! I was afraid we were going to lose another child to aids. Treatment gives him at least a chance for a good life.
Emmanuella survived another bout of pneumonia. This week she has enjoyed attention from ladies visiting from Kentucky. They even read to her! It is wonderful to watch these ladies showering love on our children. The kids have had a blast! (I also had a blast, and appreciate all the goodies they have brought: food, diapers, washcloths, towels, clothes, shoes, and so much more.) We have been enormously blessed. Thank you, Lord!
A very sad thing happened, too. A sick baby came in from Gonaives and died the same day. It is always hard to lose a baby. Only knowing that he is in heaven brings comfort.
Dianne Groves spent a week with me! She got more of an adventure than she expected. We went to General Hospital to the pediatric ward and then to the abandoned children's ward. Four kids to a crib, cribs crammed into a too-small room --- it was horrible. Then I got bronchitis and then the baby died. Dianne got a taste of the reality of day to day life here. God has something special planned for Dianne to use this experience. We are eagerly waiting to see what it is.
The Lord has answered prayers in special ways. We have sponsors to pay our pediatrician for the next 13 months! Our staff is paid for October, rent paid for November. Our car's wobbling wheel is steady again and the muffler is almost repaired. The neighbors for a couple of blocks around us no longer know when I leave home and return! [grin] The computer died last week and a new one will be delivered tomorrow! Yay God!!!!
Never underestimate the power of the living God. He created and owns everything. He cares for the smallest details of our lives. He never forgets anyone or anything. Even when we don't understand what is happening or why, He already knows the beginning and the end and is working everything out. He has wonderful things planned - greater than we can imagine - for those who follow Him.
Life is a challenge for all of us and I thank you for continuing to support us even in hard times. May you receive the very best that the Lord has planned for you.
Blessings!
Dorothy
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