I want to give you an update but the unknown is … so uncertain.

As of right now I don’t have any firm dates for returning to Haiti.

There are rumors that the Haiti airport will reopen soon. But it’s mostly a rumor. The lockdown date for Haiti is still July 20. But the airport will probably be open before that.

Covid cases continues to increase in Haiti. Although reliable numbers are hard to find, things are still not stable in regards to the virus. Things also continue to be unsettled with protests, political issues, food insecurity, fuel shortages, and the economy. Life for most Haitians continues to get more difficult.

I am closer to having a little place in Michigan, but as of yet, it hasn’t come together. I am hoping to at least be able to get my stuff out of storage and into a place before late fall so that critters won’t be looking for a home in my stuff.

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I have two encouraging updates from Haiti, though!

Several of my maternity patients have delivered — and I have been able to get a few pictures and a few details.

Fabienne was having some trouble with her pregnancy and was one of the reasons I was so torn about leaving Haiti. Her baby was having episodes of an accelerated heart rate. As time went on, her heart rate was more constant — and as fast as 266 beats per minute. I didn’t think the baby would survive to term. Before I left, I tried to prepare Fabienne for the worst-case scenario. But, she had a safe delivery (although it was a little early)!

Alyha was a little small. But she seemed to be doing well after she was born.

For some reason, possibly because of her heart issues before she was born (or other cultural beliefs), they bound her chest and abdomen. This is very common in Haiti. In our education classes at the clinic, we teach young mothers how hard it is for the baby. The last report I received was that Alyha became sick and they took her to the hospital.

Please pray with me for Alyha — that she was able to get the care that she needed and that I will find a healthy little girl when I get back to Haiti.

Ramonia was also born a few weeks ago, and is doing well. Her mom has severe asthma and we were concerned about the delivery. But mom and baby did well. Please pray for Ramonia and her momma that they will be safe from the Covid-19.

Be watching for more information in the next week as we prepare to get ready to go back to Haiti!

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These are for sure very difficult and uncertain times. I want to thank each one of you for your continued prayer support as well as your sacrificial giving. I have been humbled by your continued giving through this time. A few monthly supporters have had to stop their giving during this time and I completely understand as so many have been affected economically.

This world is very broken and I don’t know if things will ever be the same but I am looking forward to getting back to Haiti and getting the clinic open and getting back to loving on the kids and people of Haiti!

Until No Child Dies,

Kelby