I need to start by apologizing that it has been so long since I have done an update!

Like many of you, things are not the same as they used to be, and it makes everything more difficult. Often times it makes you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere. Life for missionaries around the world is not any different.

Most everyone I talk to in Haiti says ministry has just become very difficult. And it makes us feel ineffective at what we’re supposed to be doing.

But there is some light on the horizon!

I am starting to get more patients coming to maternity clinic. And more babies!

The biggest announcement is that after 4 year and 4 months of living in Haiti I have gotten my own place!!

I am very excited to be moving into my own house (rented) and to see what new opportunities it brings. I believe it will allow for the growth of Kelby’s Kids!

But first … a house is a very expensive venture. There are appliances and furniture and POWER! Power is very limited in Haiti, but at least it’s unreliable.

A good day is when we have power for a couple hours. It’s not uncommon to go several days without any. Last July, there was so little power, the power company didn’t even bother to bill anyone for the month. In 90+ degree temperatures a refrigerator doesn’t keep things very cold. (Imagine having to throw everything away in your refrigerator once a week. Or more.)

Homerenters need an generator, an inverter, and a big collection of batteries. So … we bought some outright. They belong me and will move with me if I need to move again.

Spoiler alert: Be watching in the next several days for more information on helping to supply reliable power for everything that happens in my new place, and with the ministry of Kelby’s Kids …

I want you to meet Ludella.

When she came to her first appointment at the maternity clinic, she only weighed 88 pounds. Pregnant.

It was obvious that her baby would struggle given her malnutrition. So I decided that she would receive food at every appointment. (It’s possible for babies to be born malnourished.)

Ludella had a stroke when she was a child, and has some trouble walking. She has difficulty using her right hand, and she’s very difficult to understand. Those things have made it hard for her to find a means to provide for herself.

If you support Kelby’s Kids you are helping both Ludella and her unborn baby to be healthy.

We at the clinic were excited that she weighed in at 105 pounds on her last appointment! She said that she felt much better. Her baby has a MUCH BETTER chance to be healthy!

Ludella asked that I tell you, “Thank you for helping me and my baby!”

I’m excited that all of the clinics will be reopening! For the first time in more than a year there’ll be a Monday medical clinic, Tuesday malnutrition clinic, Wednesday maternity clinic, and wound care 3 times a week! It will feel good to be back to a normal schedule.

Please be praying for Haiti. Things are very unstable right now — a lot of uncertainty and fear on the streets. Pray that things will improve. We do not want to close the clinics again.

Meet the newest member of Kelby’s Kids krew, Djooniah! She was born on February 21st.

Djooniah was 3.44 kg (7.56 lbs) at her check up on March 10th. Both mom and baby are doing well.

Along with general education at the clinics, we also deal with specific things with each person’s own unique hurts and pains.

Djooniah was having issues with her tummy hurting. So we showed mom some alternative ways to hold her to make her tummy feel better.

She quickly fell asleep after being able to lay on her tummy!

Thank you for the part you play at Kelby’s Kids! I could not do what I do without you. Together we are bringing hope and shining a light in the darkness!

Until No Child Dies

Kelby