Lucien

Lucien was a sweet, quiet boy we all met while in Haiti last summer. He had a serious infection that was eating away at his leg and a big portion of his back. I had the opportunity to clean his wounds and change his bandages. I was scared because I didn't know if I could handle the grossness of it but if nursing was what I was going to do then this would be my test.

I did it, I couldn't believe how I didn't gag and enjoyed helping him. I was conscious of his pain and wanted to make him feel comfortable. Right there is where I had confirmation from the Lord that this would be my calling. Why did God give this to me so late in my life? I don't know, but there is a reason. I will be going back to Danita's soon and am excited to see how God will use what I am learning in school.

Lucien passed away last week from complications from Malaria and Typhoid Fever or really, they don't know. His wounds were almost completely healed. God wanted him home. He is in a better place but I can't help to feel a sense of urgency right now. They need more help there in Quanaminthe. They need our prayers for strength to deal with the loss of so many people and the strength to keep going.

Please pray with me for these people. Please pray for God to provide the funds for Danita's Children to build the Hospital they are in desperate need for. If you feel led to give, my good friend Mark Gonzales started a website called www.fortybyforty.org to raise 40,000 by the time he turns 40 in February! Every little bit helps!!!