Fé mal.

English - Pain
Creole - Fé Mal

That word rings in my ear from the women in labor. 
20 Hours. Only white person. Over night. Mosquitos. Yelling women. Cool breeze. No coffee. Walking. Waiting. Stares. Creole only. Vomit. Trash. No privacy. New friendships. New Memories. 

I experienced hands on, Haitian medical system. 

We were bounced from hospital to hospital. Only some places did deliveries. Only some can do C-sections.

We ended up at La Paix Lopital. <---- Haitian only. Creole only. Nursing school.

This opened my eyes and heart to what God has given me a desire for. To give control of their pregnancies & birthing experience. To be able to do other things then just walk up and down a bare hall. To have loved ones by their sides the whole way through. To understand and have a say in what is going on. A private room. A relaxing atmosphere. no fluorescent lights. Only familiar faces. 

Momma had a beautiful healthy, 8 pound 11 oz stubborn boy. delivered by c-section after grueling hours of pain and slow progress. 

Momma asked us to name him. 
<< Jerry Michael. 
             First name > Rhyans Gpa.    Middle name > My dad

This was a gift from God. A peek into my near future. To see what these women go through. Their experience. To see the holes. The way that we can serve these women. To give them a different experience. 

Thank you for all your prayers. Your support. God wants me to be a midwife. I am thankful. You are helping me get there. 

Continue to pray for momma as she heals from her surgery. That there will be no infections or complications. Pray for a healthy bond between momma and baby. Momma has amazing support. I am truly thankful for that. 

"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps." 1 Peter 2:21

If you would like to help us on this journey. Please pray about supporting Espwa Berlancia with a one time gift or supporting monthly so we will be able to give these women a different experience. We can't do this without your help. The women that God bring into our program need YOUR support. You will be apart of bringing these new lives into this world. 
You can donate at www.espwaberlancia.org 

In Christ's Love
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