That Ship Has Sailed

Well, it’s official. The maiden voyage of Kelby’s Kids is in the books!

I was able to return to Haiti on November 8th for 10 days. It felt great to go back!  

I worked in some medical clinics, I helped out in an orphanage, and was able to hold some babies! I was able to spend time finding new ministries, meeting new people, and seeing old friends.

My first stop was to Nehemiah Vision Ministries (NVM) in Chambon. They have a large, new clinic and provide most of the medical care in the area — seeing 40-60 patients a day, 5 days a week. They also have a school, malnutrition program, church, and they'll be expanding their medical services in the near future. Their ministry is a very valuable asset to the community.

I was able to travel to Dessalines to the Ebenezer Glenn Orphanage (EGO). They are doing a wonderful work with the children in their care and have a lot of cute babies that are always available to be loved on. EGO has a clinic and it’s open two days a week to serve the community.  I was able to work with Dr. Jim in the clinic one day while he was on a construction team from Canton, Mich.

The bearing’s been set and the sails hoisted! This was the first of several trips to find organizations to partner with as I transition toward full time work with Kelby’s Kids. 

It is my hope to be back in Haiti in the next couple months to continue the process. Thank you for your interest and support of my work as I work toward this calling.

–Kelby

(To give you a visual sense of why I have a heart and passion for Haiti, I’ve uploaded a few photos from the trip to my Instagram account. Be sure to follow me on Instagram for a photo journal of the ministry experiences of Kelby’s Kids.)

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ There’ll be so much to do when Kelby gets back to Port-au-Prince, the last thing we want him to worry about is if he’s got enough medicine and formula and supplies for his patients! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ So, today, we're announcin
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ There’ll be so much to do when Kelby gets back to Port-au-Prince, the last thing we want him to worry about is if he’s got enough medicine and formula and supplies for his patients! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ So, today, we're announcing a summer goal to raise $5,000 to Stock the Clinic!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ To kick things off, we have an anonymous matching donor who'll match up to $500 if we can raise $500 THIS WEEK! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Go online now and donate to Kelby’s summer goals campaign. (Link in bio.) The first $500 in giving will be DOUBLED if you donate before midnight on July 4!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Let’s stock the clinic! Give today.
Here is a quick update from Kelby's Kids: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #missinghaiti #missingthelittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Here is a quick update from Kelby's Kids: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #missinghaiti #missingthelittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Get caught up with the latest from Kelby's Kids during these unprecedented times were all experiencing at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #onedayatatime #missingthelittleones #lessthan6feetfromcute #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Get caught up with the latest from Kelby's Kids during these unprecedented times were all experiencing at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #onedayatatime #missingthelittleones #lessthan6feetfromcute #kelbyskids🇭🇹
I am going to miss these kids!! I'm back in Michigan. After my flight was canceled I wasn't sure if I should stay in Haiti for all of this or come back to Michigan. It was a very difficult decision to leave. I know that no matter where I am, I wil
I am going to miss these kids!! I'm back in Michigan. After my flight was canceled I wasn't sure if I should stay in Haiti for all of this or come back to Michigan. It was a very difficult decision to leave. I know that no matter where I am, I will wish I was in the opposite place as things continue to unfold. I was able to get a repatriation flight back into the U.S. Please continue to pray for Haiti as things continue to unfold with COVID-19. It's difficult when you have family in 2 different countries during a crisis like this. #prayforhaiti #missingthelittleones #stopthespread #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Get the latest on what happening with Kelby's Kids in Haiti during this world crisis with my latest update at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #stuckonthisisland #stilllovingpeople #careingforthelittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Get the latest on what happening with Kelby's Kids in Haiti during this world crisis with my latest update at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #stuckonthisisland #stilllovingpeople #careingforthelittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Find the story on this cute little peanut and many more with the latest update from Kelby's Kids at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #soprecious #miracleoflife #lovingonlittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Find the story on this cute little peanut and many more with the latest update from Kelby's Kids at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #soprecious #miracleoflife #lovingonlittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Find out what made this patient unique at the maternity clinic. Also see the many of new babies that have been born through the program in the latest update "New Year and New Life" at: http://www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #lotsofnewbabies #lovi
Find out what made this patient unique at the maternity clinic. Also see the many of new babies that have been born through the program in the latest update "New Year and New Life" at: http://www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #lotsofnewbabies #lovingonlittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹
A year end gift? Often time people think that things aren't expensive in a 3rd world country... I seen this box in the store before I left and then again here in Michigan and thought it was a good reminder. As you can see this box is $3.64 here. In
A year end gift? Often time people think that things aren't expensive in a 3rd world country... I seen this box in the store before I left and then again here in Michigan and thought it was a good reminder. As you can see this box is $3.64 here. In Haiti it was $1,325.00 HTG or $14.72 USD. That is more than 4 times as much. If you would like to support the work of Kelby's Kids with a year end gift go to: www.kelbyskids.org/support For more information. #idontbuyfruitloops #start2020strong #savinglives #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Merry Christmas from Kelby's Kids! The latest update is at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #blessingsatchristmas #kelbyskids🇭🇹
Merry Christmas from Kelby's Kids! The latest update is at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #blessingsatchristmas #kelbyskids🇭🇹
WILL YOU LOOK FOR ME?? If you use bill pay or mailed a check in the last several weeks please check your account and be sure your donations to help this little angel are still being processed. We are realizing a lot of mail was returned during the t
WILL YOU LOOK FOR ME?? If you use bill pay or mailed a check in the last several weeks please check your account and be sure your donations to help this little angel are still being processed. We are realizing a lot of mail was returned during the time the post office accidentally closed our P.O. Box. Assure your financial institutions the problem has been corrected and donations can still be sent to: Kelby's Kids P.O. Box 57 Reed City, MI 49677-0057 #thankyou #helpherthrive #youmakeadifference #kelbyskids🇭🇹
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ There’ll be so much to do when Kelby gets back to Port-au-Prince, the last thing we want him to worry about is if he’s got enough medicine and formula and supplies for his patients! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ So, today, we're announcin Here is a quick update from Kelby's Kids: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #missinghaiti #missingthelittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹 Get caught up with the latest from Kelby's Kids during these unprecedented times were all experiencing at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #onedayatatime #missingthelittleones #lessthan6feetfromcute #kelbyskids🇭🇹 I am going to miss these kids!! I'm back in Michigan. After my flight was canceled I wasn't sure if I should stay in Haiti for all of this or come back to Michigan. It was a very difficult decision to leave. I know that no matter where I am, I wil Get the latest on what happening with Kelby's Kids in Haiti during this world crisis with my latest update at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #stuckonthisisland #stilllovingpeople #careingforthelittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹 Find the story on this cute little peanut and many more with the latest update from Kelby's Kids at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #soprecious #miracleoflife #lovingonlittleones #kelbyskids🇭🇹 Find out what made this patient unique at the maternity clinic. Also see the many of new babies that have been born through the program in the latest update "New Year and New Life" at: http://www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #lotsofnewbabies #lovi A year end gift? Often time people think that things aren't expensive in a 3rd world country... I seen this box in the store before I left and then again here in Michigan and thought it was a good reminder. As you can see this box is $3.64 here. In Merry Christmas from Kelby's Kids! The latest update is at: www.kelbyskids.org/blog/ #blessingsatchristmas #kelbyskids🇭🇹 WILL YOU LOOK FOR ME?? If you use bill pay or mailed a check in the last several weeks please check your account and be sure your donations to help this little angel are still being processed. We are realizing a lot of mail was returned during the t