July 10, 2011

July 10, 2011

*Due to internet trouble, this entry is posted one day late.*

Today was an eventful day, even though we had meant for it to be somewhat relaxed due to the Sabbath. We attended church with the orphans which once again was an amazing experience. It was a good reminder of how God here our EVERY word...no matter what the language, no matter what country we're worshiping from. 

This afternoon we got to spend a couple of hours with the kids. While we were there, Lindsay Jurgeluks led me to a child who was extremely dehydrated. Pastor Louise's wife, a Haitian nurse, was setting up the supplies for an IV drip, so I assumed she had everything under control. I was wrong. She wanted me to start the IV! Even though I had never done it before, I decided I would at least try. 

Now I bet you are expecting me to say..."I got it! Even though I had never started an IV in my whole life!"

Wrong! Haha. No, I didn't get the stick, but I'm blaming it on Levensky's shrunken, dehydrated veins and the "it's the best we have" waaaayyyy to large  needle!  :)

After the failed IV attempt, Erica and I decided that it would be best to bring Levensky back to the guest house with us to recuperate. When we got home, we were able to get him to drink some Pedialite and we let him take a much needed nap in the cool-er air. (No air can be considered "cool" in Haiti!) We also brought another orphan, Bobby, with us to keep Levensky company. Needless to say, we have all enjoyed hearing the sweet sounds of two four year olds echo through the house. Now, as I lay here, sweet Levensky sleeps by my side, and I am once again thankful that God has sent me to Haiti to care for his children.

Keep praying for our team,
Lisa