Faith Hope Love Infant Rescue: Back Home- part 1

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Back Home- part 1

I got back to Haiti yesterday morning. It was scary coming back. I was afraid I would be overwhelmed by sad emotions but that didn't happen --- I am HOME!!! It is wonderful to be back!

We went straight from the airport to Agape Flights where we picked up a car full of packages. We met a team from Christian Light Foundation for lunch, then they came to visit the kids. Then a team from Somebody Cares America/International came by. With them were Kids Against Hunger and Victim Relief Ministries. Nancy and I felt so honored: we walked with spiritual giants all day long.

Doug Stringer, Founder and President of Somebody Cares America/International, thoroughly enjoyed telling Nancy and I that one of their donors has sent $10,000 to CLF designated for a generator. We couldn't decide to laugh or cry so we did both, rejoicing with all our hearts. YAY GOD!!!

A group from Much Ministries and Christian Light Foundation is coming over today. It's like extending our fantastic church service this morning: we get to walk with spiritual giants all over again.

Keep praying for Poutchino. We might have a doctor and hospital lined up for him in Florida. If they agree, he can go home with Nancy on a medical visa. He needs to go soon. I know the pattern of his fevers. He is having them everyday, they are getting higher, soon he will start having seizures. He needs to be in the States when this happens.

Medical care here is still pretty scarce. Yesterday Karen B. took a woman in labor to a tent hospital from Florida at the airport. They were unable to help. Karen then took her to Hopital La Paix, a branch of Haiti's General Hospital. They accepted her, then called Karen 30 minutes later to say they had no water and Karen should come get her. The lady was already dilated 3 cm and her previous delivery had been an emergency c-section! [End of story: the lady delivered at General Hospital. Mom and baby are fine.]

Pray for Haiti. We at Faith-Hope-Love and all those who have come under our protection are well cared for but the country has much to face before things start getting better.

1 comment:

Natasha said...: praying for poutchie everyday...there with you in spirit. we sent you a tent to get to sr. jesula today...hope it will be there soon. love you so much! hugs and kisses!!!; February 26, 2010 at 3:55 PM

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Finances

Our funding comes through Christian Light Ministries, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida, a 501(c)(3) corporation. CLF deducts 5% for its administrative expenses, currently $420 per month for my medical insurance, and then deposits the rest in my bank account.

CLF does not raise funds for me or their other missionaries. They simply funnel donations through to us and make sure we are doing what we tell our supporters. They provide receipts and 1099s to donors. I am directly responsible for raising my own support.

The children's home here operates just like a family at home. All funds go into the pot and we meet everyone's needs from the pot. Infants, sick and malnourished children need more expensive food than healthy children and need more staff to care for them.

We need about $7500 a month for normal operating expenses, rent and other large expenses. I believe in transparency: questions are welcome.

Mail donations to Christian Light Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 23881, Jacksonville, FL 32241-3881 or donate online at http://www.christianlightonline.com/ Make checks payable to Christian Light Ministries, Inc. Designate the donation for for "D. Pearce-Haiti".