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It is with a heavy heart and many tears that I left Haiti this morning. As I sit in Miami airport and reflect the Glory of our Lord Jesus I am overwhelmed at how we have seen him perform blessing after blessing over us and the Haiti Hospital Appeal this summer. I am reminded of Luke 18:27 “what is impossible with men is possible with God.” Read more »

When I first came to Haiti I was struck by the tragic injustice of seeing an 11 year old girl called Julia die simply because the doctors didn’t have the basic equipment to save her.  It was an image I’ll never forget, and one that changed my life forever.  Read more »

Out of any time of year in Haiti, it’s perhaps around the month of August when I’m most home sick.  One of the main reasons for this is because it’s when New Wine and Soul Survivor take place (two large Christian festivals in the UK.)  I’ve attended these festivals for years and years, and they’ve become particularly special and meaningful since we set up the Haiti Hospital Appeal. Read more »

I have arrived back in Haiti after 3 months. It has been wonderful to be back and see the changes that have taken place.  The children’s home is running amazingly and it is great to see the progress the children have made. Read more »

This week I’ve had the privilege to meet with some of the other groups around the country who have also been trying to care for spinal victims of the earthquake.  We’re a small bunch, but with a united passion.  It was an inspiring time hearing stories of the different successes.  One spinal victim who’d given birth at another site to a beautiful baby, one of our paraplegic patients who used to be a nurse and has agreed to help educate Government trainee nurses it true holistic care, both from the point of view of a nurse and paraplegic patient.  Lots of stories of lives restored and progress achieved. Read more »