It’s been awhile since there’s been an update from Confidence Health Center. We appreciate our supporters and recent inquires about the clinic and Haiti in general. The past few months have been challenging and we’ve faced many difficult situations. So difficult, in fact, that it’s been hard for any of us to write. Most notable was the unexpected passing of our dear friend and clinic administrator, Jay Giesel. After a very short illness, Jay suddenly passed away on January 13 in Port au Prince, Haiti. Even if you had never met him, you learned to know Jay through his descriptive writing and enthusiasm for Haiti. His writing had a way of pulling you in, and you felt like you were there! Seeing the sights and even smelling the smells. His love for the work just radiated! He is greatly missed and we offer our sincere condolences to his wife and family. We want to thank each one that has supported the family during this time. There have been countless people that have reached out and helped in so many ways. Oriani had a special day of honor and remembrance for Jay and his contributions in the community. We would especially like to thank our Haitian church family for their support and prayers. The clinic board has been endeavoring to re-open the clinic and restore services. We trust that God will open that door soon, as we face challenges with supplies and staffing. The political climate in Haiti remains unstable, making it increasingly difficult to operate. One thing that is certain, the need for health care in Oriani has not gone away. We frequently hear about medical conditions left untreated and cries for the clinic to re-open. Let’s not forget the people of Oriani. We will keep you posted and please continue to pray and support the work. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5