Haitian Orphans...Forever Families

I've been so heartbroken about the tragedy in Haiti. I've been following as much news as possible. Thankfully, I know of two great organizations that are helping. One is Christian Light Ministry located in Florida and I know this organization well. You can make donations on their website. Remember my post about Sherrie? This is her organization. Sherrie, her staff and the children are working to move all salvageable items from the school to the new building. The new building that the team worked on in June 2009 did not suffer any damage except for the wall which completely collapsed on one side. Thank you for praying for them.

The other organization is For His Glory Ministry, also in Florida. Chinese Children Adoption International (CCAI), our China agency, is helping this organization find families for their orphanage in Haiti. CCAI donated $10,000 and is also collecting donations for the orphanage. You can send funds to For His Glory or to CCAI.


Currently, there are children that have found their forever families through this fairly new program with CCAI's help. The orphanage collapsed during the earthquake and the children are outside living in tents and the smaller babies and infants are living in a box truck. Heartbreaking pictures.


"WASHINGTON—Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, today announced a humanitarian parole policy allowing orphaned children from Haiti to enter the United States temporarily on an individual basis to ensure that they receive the care they need—as part of the U.S. government’s ongoing support of international recovery efforts after last week’s earthquake. " You can see the rest of the document here:
Department of Homeland Security Press Release

So... the problem is these babies cannot be united with their families until they evacuate. Here is a note from Kim at For His Glory from their website:
"Kim is asking all families to please contact your local media. Tell them that the orphanage that Geraldo Rivera was at during his two hour special last night is your orphanage where your kids are. We need to CONTINUE to get the message out that these kids need to come home. And we need the public to join us in being loud with our government that this is what needs to happen.
And we need everyone to contact their Senators and Congressmen, and ask everyone you know to contact them as well. It is a federal holiday, but call and leave voicemails, emails, etc. We have to keep pushing, letting everyone we can know that we are there, and we need help, and we need to get the kids out. Thanks for your help!"
Again, you can find the website here:
For His Glory Earthquake Relief

Two days ago, the Red Cross and UN soldiers brought food and water. For many days, the orphanage didn't have drinking water. The babies are all alive, Praise the Lord! But they cannot continue to live outside in these conditions much longer. Please pray, call your congressman, and your local media.

As devastated as the earthquake has been, I see God's hand there, protecting these precious orphans. Not a single one was injured. Normally, if I understand the program correctly, most parents were probably planning to bring home their children next year or possibly even two years from now. Only God could do such a miracle....and allow these precious children to be with their forever families now. I saw an encouraging CNN video today! You must see this video...but make sure you have your tissue box handy.

And I heard from a friend at church that her son was one of the pilots who helped bring home many precious Haitian children to the United States today. What a blessing for him to have been used by God in such a time as this.

Keep praying.