Our Stories From The Field
We want to share our moments with you. These posts are written by the missionaries and staff at Danita's Children, as we each do our part in rescuing, caring and loving orphaned children in Haiti.
Hope Dodson: Hello, Progress!
Progress of Danita's Children Medical Center and Orphan Care Homes.
Brittany Hilker: Baby Vena
Baby Vena - graduate of Danita's Children Baby Rescue Program - continues to grow and develop!
Hope Dodson: Not My Own Understanding
In wonderful memory of the sweet four year-old boy, Witson, who suffered through the last stages of malnutrition and recently passed away.
Brittany Hilker: Two Pounds of Pure Cuteness!
Can I just say I have been dreaming of the day that a teeny, tiny, kitten sized baby would come to me?
Karris Hudson: I Love Haiti...
Most of my days are spent doing a variety of things, one of them being working in our office, handling receipts, payroll, construction orders, etc. I LOVE doing it because I get to see the faithfulness of God and see how He provides our every need. I recently celebrated my 9-year anniversary in Haiti and am beyond grateful for the privilege of seeing the ministry grow since almost the beginning.
Hope Dodson: One is Enough
The point is that no child, or human for that matter, deserves to eat out of a trashcan. No child deserves to be left dying alone. The point is that we may not be able to love every child in Haiti, but we can love the ones who are put in front of us.
Brittany Hilker: Ange-Merline
After years of spending every little bit of money they had on hospitals that could never help, Ange-Merline's parents came desperately to our doors.
Brittany Hilker: Alexson
Yesterday, as I walked to our main property, I was met by a mother and her son who were waiting outside the gate for help.
Back In Haiti: Special Needs Program
I have been back in Haiti for less than two weeks, and my heart has already been broken, mended, and filled. The reality is setting in that I will be continuing without my little Jean in my arms, but it is evident that my love for him remains. I am inspired by my little missing piece to keep on loving and making these sweet little hearts VISIBLE!
Jen Wride: Back Home In Haiti
Sitting at the Texaco in Dajabon (Dominican Republic) just across the border from our town of Ouanaminthe. Our internet is not working so we come here to get caught up.
Heather Meyer: My Sweet Angel, Jean.
Jean, you simply changed my life. You showed me true and genuine love. You shared the love of Christ with me every day. The love that is instant, the love that doesn't judge, the love that captures a heart for eternity.
Brittany Hilker: Mercy
Dodging motorcycles, goats, and cows, we drove 110 miles per hour to the hospital. The mother was vomiting in the front seat while I was praying in the back. I kept checking the tiny baby’s breathing every couple of minutes, just to see if she was still alive. She was barely hanging on. As we got to the hospital we ran inside with the baby, where they put her on oxygen and got an IV in her limp, little arm.
Brittany Hilker: Baby Rescue Program
Today a large donation of baby supplies made its way to Haiti!
Karris Hudson: Reflecting New Year's & An Earthquake
I hope and pray as the weeks pass, Haiti continues to stay in people's minds. I am thankful in a bittersweet way that there is a face to suffering that is shown all around the world. Although the pictures being shown in media are graphic, they need to be shown. Our hearts need to be broken. Not just for a few days. Not just for a few weeks. Not just until the next tragedy hits. But, our hearts need to become broken forever. I pray that suffering people stay in people's minds.
Brittany Hilker: A Mother's Love
This is a tiny glimpse of what the lives of the ladies at Danita's Children have looked like for the last 10 years. I pray its what my life will look like for a long time too. It is an honor to get to be here and be a part of something so big. Pray for Madline, that she will quickly grow strong and recover.
Karris Hudson: A Trip To The Hospital
I love watching how God goes to great lengths to show His love. She could have easily died…alone…wondering if anyone besides her sister cared for her. But he allowed us to take part in spending her last day on earth with her…in a “church” in a hospital. He allowed a group of orphans to pray over her…ones that are familiar with suffering. I felt so close to God when I was in her presence. Being with her made me want to be more like Him and that is one of the reasons why she is my hero…
Heather Meyer: Loving God's Children
When I arrived, I knew the exact reason why I was asked to wait. God knew that a very special young boy would be brought to Danita's Children after the earthquake, and He planted a seed of love in my heart for his son, Jean.
Brittany Hilker: Reminded Of The Shortness Of Life
There are some memories I pray I will forget and some that wont leave my dreams, but most that I feel privileged I get to hold forever. I believe God and his power can be seen and experienced everyday, even in the small and seemingly normal things. We may overlook it, and most of the time we do, but He's there. But once in a while we get this extreme honor to watch God's power and might come in a huge way- a way in which there is no denying it was Him... This was one of those times.
Karris Hudson: New Year 2010
The longer you have been a part of something, 2 things can happen. Either your heart drifts or it becomes more attached. The latter has happened to me.
Jen Wride: Burned In A Fire
Sweet little Givensky fell into the fire at his house last week.
Karris Hudson: Let Us Not Forget
At that moment, I decided to take him to Santiago. My bags were already packed, I called Danita to let her know then took 2 of our male staff and our security guard with me to the border. Its about a 5 minute walk and at 1:00 a.m., it is pretty dark. Sorry if this sounds dramatic because to us, it is just normal. As I was walking, I welled up with tears for a moment.
Brittany Hilker: Innocence and HIV
Proverbs 31:8-9
“Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
“Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
Brittany Hilker: Frankie
The boy from our home, Jeff, overheard Frankie talking and quietly came and took his shoes to the back to wash them for him. I had tears in my eyes as I watched our little 11 year old boy, a boy who was orphaned by the massive floods in Haiti 5 years ago, bend down and wash the shoes of another hurting boy and put them on his feet.
Jen Wride: The Feeding Program In Action
A picture is worth a thousand words.
