We had a bit of a scare there at first with the Mamba. The mamba mixture has to be mixed with water. Remember, this is only the most malnourished children in our orphanage that are getting this supplement.
Well, unfortunately, somewhere along the lines the children picked up a water parasite (they are in Haiti - these tings happen). So our sickest children were getting SICKER.
They got medical attention for them, and the doctor gave them the go ahead to start the Mamba again. We got word last week that they seem to be doing very well now with the Mamba. We're really hopeful that they'll have a little meat on their bones by the time we get down there in October. (49 days if anyone else wants to count with me)
We also are so excited about the teacher that will be coming in. We are thrilled to be able to do this for the kids at the O as well. There are a few of us parents that have school-aged children that will be covering the cost there. It means, though, that the aunties might have the opportunity to pick up a little English as well. This one little thing will benefit all of the people at the O - and all the children that are old enough to participate will be able to have lessons.
We're also in the process of trying to figure out how to set up a non-profit organization to "handle" the orphanage's needs. If you have any good contacts in Utah for someone that might be able to help us get that paperwork together, I'd love to hear from you.
We're going to St. George next weekend. Nichole, who is the coordinator for our O, is holding a fundraiser down there for the orphanage. If you'll be in St. George this next Friday or Saturday, come find us selling hot dogs in the Walmart parking lot.
I've got a "Christmas Jar" that I put all my change in all year long. It's meant to be given to someone in need at Christmas. I'm gonna take it down with me and add it to our little proceeds. I can't think of anyone more in need that the kids in Haiti.
We're trying to get enough money together to cover a shipment of food for the orphanage. That's the goal. Every little bit helps.
It's crazy how someone like US can be doing something to help kids in Haiti. I never expected this in my lifetime. I never imagined that our children were in Haiti. Now that I've met them, I can't imagine any other way.
Please, Heavenly Father, let us have these kids again this trip. Let them come home soon.
4 comments:
That is so awesome that you are doing this! Lots of kids will benefit from your hard work. You are my hero!
Lori are you just trying to start a NON profit organizarion because I know how to do that i think? email me and we will talk
Lor, I am a friend of Melissa Holdaways and run the donation program for Chances for Children, Creche Enfant de Jesus. You can visit my blog that we use for travelling groups at:
http://chances4childrendonations.blogspot.com/
It might help you with ideas that we use to get items to the creche. We also just completed a HUGE donation drive and have a 5 month supply of formula, peanut butter, tuna fish and other items on the way to the creche.
Hi Lori,
Congratulations on Malot's paperwork moving forward! You guys are in our prayers!
Were thrilled about the N.P.O. This is our life passion so please let us know how we can help!!!
Just a thoughts, every year as part of our parents medical mission they ship large crates to Fiji Islands (http://www.project-marc.org/.) They are the founders of their NPO and they know a lot it and also about shipping. They ship LARGE crates by boat (takes a few months.) You can add in food, clothes, school sups and just about anything that we would need for the O's in Haiti. I believe the LDS Church pays for the crate and any medical supplies that they need in the warehouse and the shipment. Volunteers are needed for donations, to pack at the warehouse in SLC, and to unpack in Haiti, and help distribute to the O's. It's a big project but can be done! Our parents have done this every year for years! If at some point this interests you we would love to help in any way that we can!
Saturday morning we will be passing through St George. Could you put the four of us to work? We would love to meet you guys and we would really like to make this special project part of our family vacation.
With love,
Mare
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