I wanted to share an exciting update with you.  I am back in Haiti!!!

It’s so very good to be back!  It really does feel like home!!

Things had improved in our area and I took advantage of the opportunity to get back.  So much needed to be done and so many things needed to be looked after — even if just for a week or so to attend to things. 

While there are a lot of bad things continuing to happen in Haiti, our section of Port-au-Prince seems like it did a couple years ago.  There is a lot of activity out on the street and people are out living life.

I did get a changeable ticket, knowing that things can change at any time.  The UN will be coming in the first of the year and it’s hard to know what might happen leading up to that.

It’s been such a long time since I was here, but in some ways, it seems like only yesterday.  It feels very comfortable to be here.  My vehicle did take a little work, with a new battery, to get it started.  But it was amazing that my generator started on the first pull.  For any of you that have a gas generator, you know what happens when you let them sit too long.  To have not been run in a year and to start on the first pull is nothing short of a blessing from above!

It's mostly been a lot of work as I get things back up to par.  I am hoping to get back to the clinic in a couple days but want to be sure that I am ready to leave again if the need arises.  I will update you if I am able to get the clinic back up and running.

It all came together very quickly and I was unsure if I would even be able to go — since my last attempt fell apart so fast.  I also did not want to post travel plans on the internet, as that brings increased risk with the airport. 

But I wanted to let you know that I am back — so you can be praying that things will remain calm on the streets. And for safety, for wisdom to know what to do, and for the best timing on the clinic activities.

I know it was a long season away, but I am thankful that you stood by the ministry of Kelby’s Kids during this difficult time.  You are a blessing!

Until No Child Dies,

Kelby