Full circle

David and I met while he was working in a print shop in Port-au-Prince. I walked in to have forms printed for the outlying hospital I worked at. It was exciting work in an exciting place during an exciting time. Did I mention it was an exciting romance?

Over the last 20 years as we have raised our boys,started and sold a business and built lasting relationships in Central Oregon, we have dreamed of someday working together again on the mission field. Even in Haiti.

I have been told for more than a week that it was possible that I would be joining him.  World Health Organization  with the approval of Haiti's Ministry Of Health has initiated a major immunization campaign for children under 7 at strategic sites. Samaritan's Purse will set up a site at a clinic in Cite Soleil. There was the thought that I might be a good fit for this task. This plan would enable David to extend his stay. He has proven to be a valuable help. Otherwise, he would be relieved to come home for some much needed R and R. 

My heart thrills at the prospect of getting to go! Obedience to the Lord in this would be sweet. Can't wait to serve the Haitian people again along side David. But, as it stands tonight, it does not look like it works for them to rearrange their medical teams just to get me there. It makes more sense for David to come home, regroup and plan with me to return.

There is irony here. When I first moved to Haiti in November of 1985, I was expecting to work primarily as a nurse-midwife. Much to my chagrin, that was expanded to include community health nursing. In that capacity I wore many hats, including hiring and training a team of six to run satellite immunization clinics. Now I am willing and equipped to do exactly that but the door is not opening.
So? I continue to wait on God who is able. We deeply appreciate your interest in, support and prayers for this one family's puny contribution to Haiti's full restoration. 

Bon Die kapab! God is able!