Falee’s Story
As mentioned in last week’s update, we asked Falee to tell us about her eye injury and the progress she has made since being rescued by Mercy & Sharing from the abandoned baby unit. So in her own (translated) words:
“I’m Falee Exantus, I’m 12 years old and I’m in 1st grade. I had a terrible accident one day and ever since I was suffering from severe pain in my right eye. My parents took me to hospital for treatment but this could not have been done because the treatment was too expensive and my parents could not afford it, so they took me back home. Children in my neighborhood used to make fun of me, and I was so, so sad. As days went by my parents could not bear me anymore, so they abandoned me down in the street. Shortly after someone took me to Hopital Universite d’Etat d’Haiti where I lived for a few months. Then I was taken to the Cazeau orphanage of Mercy & Sharing where I had a better living with more space to hang out, more food and new clothes to wear. But I was still sad cause even children there used to scorn me cause of my eyes (It was shinky). The day I was told I’d go under surgery came as a relief to my burden since I knew I was going to finally get rid off it. I prayed a lot for the surgery to be a success, and it actually did. I’m grateful toward both God and Mercy and Sharing for what they did for me. I’m so happy and so free now that I have no more bandage over my eye. Thank you to all the people who have been praying for me.”
Visit with ABU Children
Susie, Dr. Rodriquez and Madame Chenet visited the former abandoned baby unit orphans at their new home, where Haiti’s Social Services (IBESR) placed them after the earthquake. It was a happy and joyful reunion, as the children are no longer in the deplorable conditions of the public hospital. They are well cared for and making great progress. We know that many of you have been wondering about them and we are thrilled to report that they are doing well, although we miss them terribly, only IBESR controls their fate and where they are placed, and despite our loss of their presence at Mercy & Sharing, we are glad that they are making great progress.
Haiti Fatigue
Today the Aspen Times did a front page article written by reporter Scott Condon on Haiti and Mercy & Sharing’s continuing efforts to help the people of Haiti. A copy of the article can be found at Aspen Times. We thank everyone for their continued prayers and donations. We have a long road ahead, but we remain encouraged and upbeat as progress is made in small but very significant ways.
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