She's fifteen years old. Her baby weighs four pounds.
His little legs are deformed.
A teen mom in Haiti. I wonder if there's any harder demographic to be a part of in this world.
I went to Heartline this morning and worked with this young mother to get her baby to nurse well. Breastfeeding is vital in this country. Heartline works hard to teach the women of Haiti about breastfeeding and to encourage them...cheer them on...as they learn how to feed their babies. Heartline is saving the lives of mothers and children in Haiti. Crucial. Their ministry here is crucial. If you want to invest in Haiti...in something sustainable, in something that is effective, put your money on Heartline.
Every time I am at Heartline it's emotional. It's not very often that you get to be a part of something so obviously good, vital, and redemptive. It's like pure beauty, right in your face. You have to sort of sit there, stare at it, and soak it in awhile.
(originally posted by Heather Hendrick 9/25/10)
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