Remembering….

Jay…the place you left is empty still. But your legacy is evident at every turn. Flowers you planted. Friends you made. People you helped. Plans you had. You are not forgotten. Never. We talk about you lots.

Here I stand in the reception area of the clinic. All is quiet and the benches empty. Yet I see patient charts lining the shelves and medications ready to be dispensed. I can't believe it's been a year….it looks like it was open yesterday! Memories come to mind of a vibrant leader who was suddenly called home. His love for the people and the work in the clinic. His family whom he dearly loved, and the sacrifices they made serving this mountain community. Jay isn't forgotten here…the service he gave and the love he showed. When will you open again? Many ask me in the market. Some pointing to an ailment they have or telling of someone…quietly suffering at home. I bow my head and tell them to keep praying…the time may be soon. We speak a little more about the turmoil in Haiti. How difficult doing business has become. Difficulties with travel and finding supplies. Yet they have hope and give words of encouragement. We also feel God is opening doors. The clinic board has sought direction from our Haitian mission committee. They have unanimously given support for us to send medical staff and re-open the clinic. Some adjustments will need to be made related to travel, and we face new challenges with supplies and medicine. We trust God will open those doors too and want to move ahead as He leads. We are happy and blessed to report an ER nurse from New York has inquired about serving in the clinic. He is making plans to move here with his family, taking the lead as clinic administrator. We will keep you posted. Keep praying for Haiti, the people of Oriani, and God's leading.