Hello from Haiti!
This month we have more news from the clinic in Cap-Haitien, brought to us by Dr. Oris Guillaume, Haiti Cheri's founder and CEO.
2020 is certainly known as one of the most tumultuous and uncertain times in our century because of Covid-19. We must ponder the meaning of gratitude and thankfulness. Sure, we say we’re thankful, but do we mean it? And how do we show our thankfulness to others and God? Do you remember the famous story found in Luke 17 of the 10 lepers that Jesus healed? Only one came back to worship, thank, and to give Jesus honor. Jesus asked, “Were there not 10 cleansed? But where are the nine?” Even though Jesus asked the questions, he already knew that answer. What Jesus did next was an excellent example of how we should respond to thankfulness: “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.”
So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.” Luke 17:17-19 - New King James Version (NKJV).
François Daniel Jacques, who is 10 years old and a beneficiary of our ministry in Haiti, came back to the clinic two days after he had received a backpack with school supplies. He handed to nurse Wildine a touching note to say thank you to our clinic staff in Haiti… Here’s a true translation of his own words:
“My name is François Daniel Jacques, In the name of my family and myself, I thank all the team of the clinic who gave us a bag and school materials to go school this year. Although we do not have a new school uniform (clothes) to start school this year; because of this great gift to our family, we are overjoyed and able go back to school with pride and dignity. Thanks to the doctor, nurses, and all the staff members who are working for God."
-Daniel François J.
Think of how you feel when someone gives you a genuine, handwritten thank-you note or when someone honors you publicly. It warms your heart. It makes you feel valued and appreciated. Little François’ note is a great example how we should respond to the needy and grateful people who came back after we blessed them. This thank you note goes especially to all our supporters, expressly to our brother Zip Cain who always advocates for the children in Haiti at Revolution Church in Canton, GA, and who gave us the backpacks last year as a donation.
As you read this note from François, should you go one step further to help this boy to have a new school uniform? I challenge you to worship God in your thankfulness by being the one who runs to Him, only to fall at His feet in awe and humility, in order to save a life in Haiti. We are so thankful today to share François’ note with you, and we hope that you will reflect on this note and take action to make a difference in Haiti.
Again, thank you from François and the clinic staff who shared this note with us. Together we are changing, saving, and impacting lives in Haiti amid Covid-19 for the better and in lasting ways. Truly, your financial support will inspire others to do the same.
