It's funny that we kinda go along in life and gradually the Lord opens our eyes a little more and a little more. This is an exciting journey and each step of the way, more and more is revealed to us. We still do not see the entire picture, but we're thankful to have the opportunity to step one step forward walking in Faith with the Lord.
We had an amazing medical team here in October that served in Belot and also took the big adventure and hiked into a very remote village overnight to provide medical care. It was an incredible experience even though quite a few toenails were lost and maybe a few tears were shed by many team members. It was an INTENSE hike! If anyone is up for the challenge, please let me know. Seeking team members for April and June.
The Lord continues to open our eyes to the incredible need for educationally focused medical care. We continue to do a blood pressure clinic each month. Our goal is to have four medical teams a year that come and serve in Belot as well as the more remote villages to promote sustainability and education. We are also bringing up local medical professionals and dentists. Praise the Lord for his provisions.
The roof is on the school! Yay! It is still an uphill battle seeking funds to complete the school, but also amazing to see step by step the Lord providing at the last moment. Please keep the village of Belot in prayer. We are beginning the process of starting an individual student sponsorship program to help cover the costs of teacher's salaries.
We also continue to teach gymnastics in Belot. This is so much fun each week! It's been a great way to build relationships with one another and help students interact.
Trauma trainings and a range of other mental health services are a part of our everyday life. We've provided various trainings with ministries for teachers, pastors, and social workers. Linda is in the process of opening a private practice in Petionville.
Please keep mental services in prayer for Haiti. Mental health services are pretty much non-existent and there is such a huge need with a country full of trauma.
