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Please Pray for Serlande

January 27, 2010 Posted by Karen Huxter 4 Comments

There is not much I can tell you today other than my time is spent running from the hospital to the mission site. We have five projects to do in restoring the mission from the damage due to the quake. Two are underway – the school and the Water Tower Construction. We have a problem with getting enough rebar. And what we are finding is 30 % higher today than yesterday. Life is so very difficult in Haiti now in everyway.

I am at the hospital more than at the mission. My precious Serlande is not doing well at all. Please continue to pray. Thank you.

I want to explain why I call Serlande my daughter. It is because to me, and to her, – she is my daughter. My children who live here at the Children’s Home at the mission are not in an institution type setting. They are my children and I am their mother. If you hear me say I am alone here – it means I do not have any Canadian or Americans with me to help carry the load. I shoulder the load but I do have a family. I have children who are totally dependent on me, their mother, and on you guys the financial supporters. Thank you for the financial support both past, present, and future for these precious children.

I must admit to being scared this morning. Serlande’s doctor, a ‘blan’ lady who has known Serlande for four years looked just as scared as I did. She is very open and honest with me. She was doing everything in her power to figure out what was going on with Serlande and what to do about it. She has done a multitude of tests. She desperately wants to do a few more but the hospital does not have what she needs to get them done. The things she needs are not available in Haiti right now. Help, Lord. What a situation we have in the country. Willing doctors whose hands are often tied due to lack of medical supplies.

I am not comfortable being away from the hospital anymore, so I am heading back again.

Thank you for your continued prayers for my girl. God bless you all.

~Karen

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About Karen Huxter

Karen Huxter, the founder and Director of Hands Across the Sea, was born in Springdale, Newfoundland and is proud of her Newfie roots and heritage. She lived in various places across Canada such as Quebec, the Yukon, Ontario, Alberta and BC before moving to Haiti in 1995. In her professional career, Karen worked in teaching, banking and administration and did extensive volunteer work with community groups and charities. A mother of two grown daughters, one young adopted son and seven grandchildren, Karen is energetic and passionate about the work in Haiti. She loves each of the children and has a heart of compassion for children, women and families in the country of Haiti.

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  • linda
    · Reply

    January 28, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    Get some rest Karen . You will be no good without it . We are all praying for you . Our Fellowship group prayed for you tonight . Hang in there girl !God is with you and so are we in our prayers . Love you
    Linda and Bob

  • haititeam2007
    · Reply

    January 28, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    karen we love you and serlande but i echo lindas comment , please do not get over tired and sick , help is on the way , God loves you so much and so do we , gerry and heather

  • newells
    · Reply

    January 28, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Karen- The people of our church and our family have been asking daily for updates about Serlande and how you are coping. Please know that although we have 'left you'- you are not alone or forgotten. Many are praying. We are speaking to our church Sunday and are being interviewed today for a weekly paper. We are praying we get the needs across.

    Heidi

  • Ken
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    January 28, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Hang in there sis. We know you are tough too, but you need rest.

    Dickie will be there on the fifth and Don, Jim and I should be there on the 9th. We prayed for you all again at our church Annual meeting last night.

    Love Ken & Cheryl

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