Update: As the work of the second AFH medical team comes to a close in Haiti and the third team begins work, it has continued as furious as ever. Last night, after delivering seven children throughout the day, our team had just fallen asleep when they heard a banging on the front gate. When they went to see what the problem was, a woman in active labor came screaming into the hospital at midnight in search of help. According to her family, she had been in labor for many hours and unable to progress any further. As they told us plainly “the baby is stuck.” She had come to the only medical care she knew of in the city. After examining the mother, the team was left with only one choice, an emergency C section. As they went to the stock room to find a critical medication needed for the procedure, it was discovered to have run out during the long day of deliveries. Calling home at 1 AM, a team member frantically begged for any help we could find. With a couple of quick ideas the team located some recently purchased medication that fit the need exactly. The only trouble was that it was 1 am in rural Haiti and the medicine was over an hour away. So, at 1 AM after a long day of clinic and deliveries, the team set out on a mission to drive into the darkness to the home of Pastor Bruce who had located the medicine. Getting back in time the team was able to preform the procedure and, praise God, the mother gave birth to new healthy twins!
Recently one of our partners, Oak Cliff Coffee, out of
Dallas Texas surprised us with a new gift, the “Aid for Haiti blend” Coffee. Inspired by the work that AFH has been doing in Haiti they wanted to help in any way possible. Until Febuary 24th, one half of all proceeds (8 dollars per pound) will go directly to benefit the ministry of Aid for Haiti in Petit Goave, Haiti. Please consider purchasing some great coffee and helping Haiti and the same time. Click here to buy, for more information Click here.
Our needs continue to grow greatly. Currently we are embarking on a new building project aimed at rebuilding the damaged wall of this hospital compound. This undertaking will cost a total of 3,000 dollars. In addition, since the destruction from the earthquake, one of the most difficult parts of ministry in Haiti has been transportation. Please pray that we would be able to buy, rent, or borrow a new truck in Haiti soon. If you know of anyone that would like to help with these costs please contact us as we are currently have a critical need. Thank you.
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