Janette wanted this baby. The bleeding had stopped and her fevers were gone. Oh, how weary was she of this bed, this room, being away from her three girls, how tired of someone taking her blood pressure every four hours and being poked at daily. She was worn out from wondering how this was going to end. WHEN would it end? Even her food had run out so she now had to rely on the charity of the hospital for a daily meal. Her muscles were wasted. Her body and spirit were weakened from the long ordeal. Her patience was depleted. Her hope and her faith were her companions during these long days and nights.
A contraction, then another contraction. . Would this be the day? A long sleepless night passed. Worries, labor pains and death wails for two deaths each took her attention for a time, but she always returned to her prayers for her child. More pokes and exams. They have decided that it is best to do surgery. She remembered her C-section three years before. Would this one be more painful?
Whoa! Her head felt so strange when they sat her up for the shot in her back. She almost fainted, but the Lord guided the needle and the first try was successful. Her legs grew heavier and numb. Then a nurse prayed for the surgery. She listened intently. So much pressure. There! The strong cry of a newborn. Thank the Lord. A healthy son is born. It was all worth it!
The Lord used many people in different ways to care for Janette, including each one of you who is supporting our medical and agricultural work here in Haiti. Thank you from Janette, her new son, her family and ours. Thanks also to: nurses who gave the medications, doctors who directed her care, nurses who worked hard on the schedules to keep the hospital adequately staffed at all times. Thanks to the assistants who took the vital signs, cleaning ladies, watchmen, laboratory technicians, medical records personnel, and yard staff. Thanks also to WISH who provides and maintains the electricity and water lines so the hospital can function. Thanks to Met. Rousvel and Debbie who put in long hours working hard on the finances and the hospital payroll. Thank you to the many people involved in inventory, ordering medications/supplies, and the purchasing and transport of those supplies to the island. Thanks to Cory and the gardeners providing the Moringa tree powder.
We cannot stress the importance of our team members who are indirectly involved as our supporters. Without the financial support, encouragement, and the prayers of our Christian brothers and sisters this hospital would not be here. Thank you. Thank you to those supporting the indigent fund which will cover part of Janette�s hospital bill. A special thank you to those who bring the missionaries, staff, patients and work before the Lord regularly in prayer. This miracle baby is a direct result of those prayers and the efforts of many. We are a team.
We praise the Lord for each and every one who had a role in Janette�s life.
