Haiti Clinic Life
Welcome to the Gospel to Haiti Clinic Blog! We are located in the beautiful mountainous terrain of rural southern Haiti, and our clinic serves its small community in many ways. These pictures and comments are about individual people whose lives we have been able to touch in some way. Look through the compassionate eyes of Christ, and pray for them...
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Monday, June 6, 2022
Update by Mis Emily
Monday, March 21, 2022
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Thursday, January 13, 2022
(Temporary Backup) Update by Gloria
Thursday, November 25, 2021
The only way God can show us He's in control is to put us in situations we can't control. -Steven Furtick.
Control. It feels good. It feels powerful. And sometimes it's hard to admit when you're not. But there's also something so beautiful, peaceful, when we hand it all over to the Father; broken and realizing how little we can do outside His will. Surrender.
This is how we were found on Monday. A crazy, busy day filled with new life, and almost- death. 24 hours full of continuously handing matters over to the Father.
1 PM- It's over four hours into treating patients, and there doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Patient after patient is called in for consultations with a nurse, Daniella is seeing her 9th pregnancy check up, Gloria is busy balancing a malnourished baby on her knee while she works the blood pressure program, and Cody is in the midst of treating Toe Guy. Except Toe Guy is now Toe-less Guy, and it appears like he might be missing a few more soon. What had started as a fungal infection in his second toe, had progressed to the point where he had to get it surgically removed. Now with some neglect, and impure water, the once healing infection had spread, exposing his tendon in his foot. The pain has to be unbearable, but he remains stoic.
1:42 PM. Daniella calls me in; the mom in labor needs her vital signs checked.
By the time I get back to the pharmacy, a pile of dossiers are waiting to have prescriptions filled. Reyneld brings in more patients to the waiting area.
2:30- The last patient starts his consultation, and we all breathe a sigh of relief. Lorraine had brought up cookies for us at noon, and as delicious as they were, they couldn't quite be called lunch.
3:10- The last patient walks out of the clinic, accompanied by a fistful of meds. Finally done. We cleaned up and head back to the mission for a little lunch. Danniella stays, monitoring her pregnant lady, so Lorraine prepared rice to send to her for a very late lunch.
3:30- I'm soaking my foot in Epsom salt water, trying to keep infection at bay from a gash on the sole of my foot, when Daniella walks by, asking if I could grab some more baby bundles from the depo. Fre Reynolds( one of our clinic employees) wife is in labor and just came in to clinic!!
3:40- The number of laboring ladies is now at THREE as Emma comes with the news- one of our neighbor ladies is at 5 cm!!! We prepare the birth trays and make sure extra chuck pads are available.
4:30- Emma prepares to go check on the neighbor lady, who wanted to wait to come in till she was closer to delivering.
5:54- I leave the clinic where we had been monitoring the first lady, who was fully dilated but not progressing. I grabbed more water for Danniela and I when the radio squawked. The baby was coming!!!
6:01- I hurry into the delivery room, pulling on gloves- just in time to watch the baby enter the world and give a healthy hollar. A healthy baby boy, who immediately welcomes me by leaving an unpleasant brown trail down my scrubs and drip- drip onto my shoe.
6:20- Cleanup is done after the first birth. One down, two to go. A shower would be nice.
6:25- Austin, Cody, and Gloria hurry into clinic, grabbed the medical bag, jump on the Husky and say something about a baby before roaring off.
8:00- The crew comes back, holding a sweet little bundle. Another perfect little boy!! Emma had just gotten to the house when momma said she needed to push. One moment later, the little guy made his appearance, much to everyone's surprise. The birth went well, and his brothers now watch as Gloria places him on the scale. A solid 8 pounds!!
9:00- Everyone is back at the clinic, the 2nd baby is returned to its momma, and the 3rd mom is only at 5 cm. We prep everything for the next day. Emma and Austin head back for some very cold supper.
9:15- We locked up and were starting to leave when a crowd emerges from the dark. They're carrying a blanket wrapped bundle.
9:20- We unlock again and take them inside, laying the bundle on the examination table. It's a little girl, about 8 years old. She lies unconscious, her head shaved, exposing a large bump with a still bleeding laceration. We start an assessment as Daniella gets the story from the waiting onlookers. This little girl who we'll nickname Jenny, lives in Port au Prince, and was visiting her grandmother near Fort Garry. She had gone to fetch water when she had been hit by a large rock tumbling down the mountainside. She immediately fell, unconscious, and hadn't responded since. Her parents were still in Port, so she was carried the hours to the clinic by her godfather.
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Jenny’s extended family waiting |
11:30- We discuss our options and call a Doctor stateside for advice. Jenny desperately needs a CT scan, and there are only a few in all of Haiti.
12:00- I'm in mid conversation with a Doctor when our connection drops. We attempt to call him back but the call won't go through. We try several phones. No luck.
12:15- We were able to contact the Doctor again, via whatsapp, and he directed us in administering anti- seizure meds. Jenny will now swallow on command, so we can give meds orally!!
12:45- Jenny's heart rate is still high and much too strong, easily felt by laying a finger on her chest. She still seizes periodically. We pray hard for this little girl!! We know transporting her out will probably harm her on the bumpy trail. Emma speaks with Jennys godfather, telling him gently that we are doing our best, but it might not be enough for his little girl.
1:30- The seizures subside as the meds take effect, and Jenny relaxes more. She still has no movement on her right side. We give pain meds as often as allowed, and continue monitoring. In the next room, Mom #3 labors on.
5:00- Fre Reynold and his wife welcome they're second child- sweet little girl!!!
6:00- I head back to clinic to check on Jenny and give her more meds. Her vital signs are more stable.
7:30- We meet to discuss Jenny's best options. Her parents are requesting she be taken to Port if at all possible. We agree the trail would probably harm her. Haiti Air Ambulance might be an option now that it's daylight.
8:00- Emma makes a quick trip to check in on Baby #2
8:10- Jenny is more responsive, and when asks where it hurts, uses only her left hand to point to her head. Progress!!!
8:30- Jenny's dad arrives on a motorcycle from Port. He's so glad to see her!!
9:20- We are finally able to reach Haiti air ambulance and they agree to transport to a reputable hospital in Port.
9:30- After several more phone conversations, it's time to move! Their chopper is lifting off soon! We prepare the transfer papers and write a report for the receiving hospital. Then, its time to package Jenny for her flight!
10:00- We carry the backboarded Jenny out to the machine. Daniella and Gloria have the hard part- balancing the backboard and holding it to make the ride as smooth as possible to the soccer field- our landing zone- 20 minutes away across the rough, bumpy mountain trails. Cody is driving, and we tie the IV to the roof of the machine.
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Ready to head out to the helicopter |
10:10- Their chopper is in the sky!!! Estimated time of arrival- 10:34.
10:22- We make it safely up Jack Rabbit Hill, Gloria and Daniella bracing themselves to keep Jenny stable. We stop to let them adjust positions when I see I have a missed call from Dispatch.
10:30- We go down the last hill, followed by Verlyn, Lorrayne, Emma and Austin's machine- to the soccerfield. 4 minutes to landing time.
10:33- Don's orphanage is there, helping to clear the landing strip of debris and goats. A large crowd is already beginning to gather. The sound of a helicopters rotors gradually comes closer.
10:35- The chopper flys close enough that we can see the familiar sign of the healing snake on the six sided star on the belly of the machine- then it flies right over us!! I speak with Dispatch, they have 2 different coordinates and missed seeing us.
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Hope in the skies |
10:50- We've carried Jenny out to the chopper and give a report. They do a thorough assessment. The pilot, 2 American and one Haitian paramedics- are very friendly and helpful.
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Final transfer |
10:55- The chopper lifts off- taking Jenny to a CT scan, a neurologist, and a better chance of recovery .
11:25- Our thankful hearts overrode our fatigue as we drove back to the mission to finish the day at Clinic.
A few days later- the update on Jenny is good. She is regaining motor skills on her right side and on the road to recovery!!
Thank you for following along on this exceedingly long post. Not every day is like this, but God has given us the strength to get through every one till up to now, and it seems like days like this make us lean harder on Him and make us in awe of his loving care..
Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we try to serve Him to the best of our abilities!!
Mis Emily
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Update from Mis Gloria
Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is suppose to look like an enjoying it for everything that it is ~Mandy Hale~
Hello everyone
Its been a couple month since I wrote . There sure have been a lot of changes since last time . They were changes I definitely never pictured to happened here in my life in Haiti .
Changes that change our lives . Changes that we really don't like . Changes that give us a choice of allowing it to build us stronger an bring us closer to God or to tear us down farther away from God .
One thing that has never changed though an never will is- God. Going thru the death of our boss Trent . Being without administrators for a couple month taking on more responsibilities . Change of staff . Then getting new temporary administrators . Trying to find a new normal in it all . Thru all this God has never just let us hang there . He always meets our needs . He hears our weary cry. Our God is faithful. He keeps his promises "I will never leave thee , nor forsake thee."~Hebrew 13:5~
I am doing the malnutrition, milk program , and blood pressure program now. I enjoy it ,working with children and the older people. It also helps me with my creole - forces me to learn more, having to communicate with people more!
The last couple days have been busy . We definitely are happy about the part that we're having quite a few moms coming in to have their babies. The last couple months had been slow for birth . It was nice to have a break but now we're happy that it's picking up !
Beginning of last week the team that came to change the school house roof made it back to the states safely. We were very thankful for all they did an enjoyed having them here . Now since the roof is changed hopefully they can start school any day now .
August 28 we all enjoyed a nice trip to Grand Goave beach where we met with some other mission staff youth. Had a bible study and then spent the rest of the day relaxing and chilling at the beach. Made lots of good memories and had some good laughs. We all needed it . A day to relax and leave all our responsibilities back at the mission.
Please keep Praying for us!
•for wisdom to all work together so this mission can bring glory and honor to God .
•that we can help the hurting even when are own hearts are also hurting.
•that people can see Jesus in us as we strive to be his hands an feet .
• that the new birth Center project can continue since things have been on hold since Trents death.
• for our safety as there's lots of unrest, shootings an kidnaping.
•Erica and her children
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One of the many cute babies on our malnutritious program! |
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Gathered together for the bible study at the beach. |
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Pic of our staff with the group that came to change the school house roof. |
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Pics of the roof project they did. |
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The whole group that got together at the beach that day. |
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Me taking care of a child on the malnutrition program. |
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Doing the blood pressure program! |
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