I am now in Port-Au-Prince(PAP). I finally got to Dorothy's on Wednesday and I got to bring a gift with me. A little baby girl that I named (with help from friends)Emily Marie Francois. I am calling her Emarie (em-ory)though. The second and last week i was in Bercy the team that was there had a medical clinic and in the process the police, UN and judge brought a baby to the orphanage. She was abandoned on a porch, severely malnourished, she weighed around 5-6lbs. Her is the really heartbreaking part she has two teeth and from what the nurses could estimate she is somewhere between 7-11 months old. She was dropped off in bercy last Saturday and has been with me since. I have loved on her,held her down while a nurse tried to put an IV in her precious tiny, tiny veins, helped give her meds, bathed her and she has come with me to Dorothy's. we have started calling her "my baby"...i love her!!! she's beautiful. she weighed around 6 lbs in bercy and now she's up to almost 8lbs now! she is very attentive, makes noises and in the since being at Dorothy's she has taken to a bottle. she is eating very well...and she loves to praise the lord...(in Haiti that means raising of the hand and sayin a lil 'ALLELUIA')!!!
Dorothy has a large circle of missionary friends here and she wants to expose me to a lot of different ministries so I am really excited for that. In fact I have already gone with a couple nurses to the ravine. I was sort of sick and dehydrated so i didn't experience it being myself...I'm going to do it again. However it was still an experience. The ravine is where the poorest of the poor live. it is heartbreaking to see all the trash and sickness and quality of live. but it never fails that their smiles still light up the world that they are dealt and my heart couldn't be more happy to serve them with.
LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU ALL. i miss you too. nrt
ps...i am in the process of having an address really soon and as soon as i do I'll put it on here...so feel free to start writing ;)
9 comments:
Hi Tasha,
Sounds like things are really going well for you. I am so glad to hear that little Emarie got to go with you. I know you will give her all the love and care she needs to thrive. Give her kisses from her friends in Live Oak, FL, ok. Much love and many prayers!! And keep singing How Great Is Our God. Melody Scott
Tasha,Hello from Live Oak, FL. We have been praying for little Emarie. I'm so glad that she is with you and Dorothy. Take good care of her. We will be praying for you a safe stay in PAP. With love, Jared and Kristen Kirby
hi love! I read your blog, my heart breaks with yours. my prayers are with you. I'm so excited you're on this journey! Thank you for blogging! Love you tons girl!
Tasha
We are so glad that you are taking such good care of baby Emarie. We mentioned the two of you when we shared in church tonight and asked for prayers. I'm glad that you have this blog and we can keep up with your progress. Remember we are praying for you. Keep up the good work!
Pam Poole
wow! only a few weeks in and already amazing stories! still praying... still so excited for you!!
Heather
Wanted to share this verse:
"But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love forever and ever"
LOVE YOU friend. Thinking and praying for you
Marcel
I miss you and always praying for you. It's funny, how at the most random times, you're pretty smile jumps to mind. I always say a prayer for you and the great adventure God's got you on. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Tasha: It is wonderful to hear how well Emarie is doing. You are indeed following God's call. We are blessed to have met and worked with you. Many of us in Live Oak are praying for you and beautiful Emarie. Thank you for keeping us informed through your blog. Linda and Bob
I'm ready for the address!
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