How does it feel to hold a dying child?

Sunday, day of rest and praises. Sunday service with the children was quite refreshing. Pastor actually ask each one of us visitors to speak to the children. It was very good experience for me! The smiles and the happiness in their faces was very evident. 

The children practiced songs after services so we could record later on during the day. Just to get 130 kids assembled on the stage for the recording, you need Gods help and patience. Finally we were able to get it done. 

It was very hot and humid today, and my body let me know about it.

After dinner, Miriam brought Alex from the nursery to the dining room. Alex is the 3 year old that was brought here from the remote hills of Haiti. It was from the medical mission that Patty, Renee and Lori participated in. His father left yesterday, leaving him behind. The little boy is not doing well, even though his fragile body seem to heel up little bit, he is still very swollen for malnutrition. Miriam asked, “how dos it feel to hold a dying child?! Well frankly it tears your heart right out. We’ve tried to give him some water, gatorade, rice, but he does no accept anything. He ate little bit earlier in the day, but could not hold it in his stomach that is very filled with worms. He is fighting for his life! Tim took Alex back to the nursery, commenting that in 30 years of his professional experience as a firs responder, he has never seen any one like this. 

All we can do now is pray for his survival and well being. He is in God’s hands!