As we finish the fund-raising campaign to provide dependable 24-hour power for my house, I want to say THANK YOU! You are a blessing to me! 

I am happy to announce that you not only met the goal but even exceeded it a little bit! 

There is enough going on in Haiti that brings daily stress to life, but now, power isn’t one of them! 

Laying in a damp bed because of the heat, unable to turn a fan on for fear my batteries will die, concerned that the food in the refrigerator will ruin if the power goes out … are now worries of the past!  And that is because of your generosity!! 

I always enjoy when I am able to visit patients in their homes.  It makes it easier to understand what day-to-day life is like for them, and the struggles they face.  This little cutie, Miguerline, lost her mom shortly after she was born.  Her family went and found her in the country side.  I agreed to help so that her family would keep her and not send her to an orphanage. Now she is healthy and doing well with her Aunt.

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Unfortunately, a month after we opened the medical clinic, we had to close again!

There has been a dramatic rise in Covid cases and deaths in Haiti in the last several weeks.  It’s not easy given the need that so many people have. The clinic was very busy for the weeks it was open.  But it would not be beneficial if the clinic becomes a place that exposes sick patients to each other. And increase the risks that I could get sick — and pass the virus to the malnourished and pregnant patients that are at higher risk of complications.  I just have to trust that God is in control and that everything has a purpose even when it’s not what I want.

This little guy wasn’t too sure about the medical peanut butter that is used for the malnutrition clinic.  They have to eat some before they can take a weeks’ worth home with them so it isn’t wasted if they don’t like it.  It took him a little bit before he would eat it.  It may have been the first time he ever had peanut butter.

There is a reason that the wound care clinic always has patients.  There are so many unsafe things that occur in Haiti.  The streets are crazy and some of the drivers are even crazier.  Motorcycle accidents are very frequent.  This is also a common sight in Haiti.

It’s not a peculiar sight here — you see it frequently.  If the driver was not wearing his seat-belt, he would be quick to get a ticket.  But officers would not say anything about the kids hanging off the truck, while driving down a bumpy road. 

Some of the boys/guys don’t like the pink, yellow, or purple bandages we use in the assorted color packs.  But as we tell them, girls very rarely get hurt compared to guys and they have to be used on someone.

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I would like to introduce you to the newest staff member of Kelby’s Kids!

Ziva is in the new Security Enforcement Specialist for Kelby’s Kids.  She will be in training for a few months and have a probationary period.  If she doesn’t chew up too much stuff then she will help to keep me and my compound safer! She will also be a good companion.

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The other day I ran into a friend on the street.  It is always good when you get to know people and can have relationships outside of a 15-minute visit to the clinic.

This is Faeka.  She is 4 years old now.  She was my first baby delivery in Haiti!  It’s a blessing to see that she is healthy and doing well!!

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The maternity, malnutrition, and wound clinics continue.  Maternity clinic always has new people, and the number of teens in the program is growing.  Many have a hard time caring for themselves. Often because their family is mad at them — and will not help them with food and day-to-day needs. 

The streets continue to be unstable and it’s hard to know when trouble will pop up.  The election has been postponed due to Covid and the repercussions of that are yet to be seen.  Please continue to pray for Haiti and the work of Kelby’s Kids.

THANK YOU again for your generosity and faithful prayer support that keeps this ministry going to help bring hope though healing in a broken world.

Until No Child Dies,

Kelby