Yesterday proved to be an unexpected eventful day. We had plans to clean the guesthouse, finish laundry, bake cupcakes for the monthly Good Samaritan birthday party, and do necessary ministry work.
Vanessa started the day by checking the water tanks on the roof to see if we needed to pump water in order to do laundry. To get to the water tanks we have a ladder in our dining room (yes, our dining room) going up to the roof. When she was coming back down, she decided to skip a few rungs. Please don't try this at home.
So, we were due for our first trip to the hospital in Haiti. In the meantime, Jeff had come down with a stomach virus (our high school nurse, back in the day, called it an intestinal virus, but I prefer stomach virus). So, Drew became nurse to Jeff while I took Vanessa to the hospital, our 3 kids were on their own for the morning, which means as much movie time as you want.
The American/Haitian hospital is definitely Haiti style...triage in a small building with only shower curtains for a door, waiting room on benches outside in shade or sun depending on how long you wait. x-ray machine from the year ???? This hospital has American doctors that travel in and serve here short term. We are so thankful for them, their knowledge and the cultural norm they brought for us.
Vanessa broke her elbow. The American doctors who looked at her x-ray, recommended that she fly back to the states, she will most likely need surgery. Please pray for Vanessa as she deals with the pain this weekend, for travel, for clear answers over the next week. Please also lift her up in prayer for the disappointment she is feeling with not being able to be here to see the church/school building in Canaan go up and to do the medical clinic she promised in two weeks to those she serves in Canaan. That need will still be here when she returns, it's a huge blessing to many haitians in Canaan.

Today, Jeff is much better. Vanessa is having a good bit of pain and having trouble getting comfortable to sleep.

thanks so much for your prayers!