In 12 days, I leave for Haiti again! God has opened the door for me to travel with a former missionary to Haiti, Lonnie Murphy, who founded and ran an orphanage. One of the children she and her husband raised is now running the orphanage! I contacted Lonnie a few months ago to talk to her about her journey in Haiti, and she suggested I go back to visit with her in June. I prayed about it for several weeks, and purchased the flight tickets a few days ago. I’m so excited! She’s taking me to visit several orphanages and we’re planning to meet up with the Fultons one day, as well. I would really appreciate your prayers for peace, safety, and for me to clearly hear what God wants me to do next. I have several things in front of me right now and I’m praying for wisdom and discernment to know what God wants me to do.
My next update is that the gala held in April raised over $25,000 for the hospital in Saintard!!!! How amazing! It was so good to see Pastor Jean Marie again, as well as a bunch of people who have been on past trips to Haiti with me, including some who have helped open my eyes and ears to God calling me to go to nursing school. I can’t wait to see how He continues to bless this incredible ministry!
I’m still working in the ER – a lot of times it can be very overwhelming, but I LOVE it! I learn something new every day and I get such a sense of satisfaction when I can use that information/skill to better treat my next patient. As I continue to learn specific questions I should ask, what tests to order for different medical concerns, to anticipate what the doctor’s going to order, and how to coordinate care for 4 patients at a time, I feel a huge sense of accomplishment. Plus I have an AMAZING team of coworkers who, though they have to get tired of it, never show frustration at the vast number of questions I ask and who are always willing to help me out if I need it. Probably because I’m the oldest in a fairly large family and because I’m so small and look so young, I’m very independent and I’ve always felt like I have to prove to myself and everyone else that I can handle things on my own. Thanks to my coworkers, I’m learning that I don’t have to. I’m learning that when they offer to help, it’s not necessarily because they think I can’t handle it, but because they want to help.
And last, but not least, Mom and I are going to Haiti again in October, and we’re planning to take Elson back to visit his birth family for the first time! We’re all very excited. 🙂 Stay tuned for his letter announcing his trip.
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