We learned that orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names. They are easier to ignore before you see their faces. It is easier to pretend they're not real before you hold them in your arms. But once you do, everything changes. -David Platt

Friday, December 22, 2017

Merry Christmas!

Dear Friends and Family,

Greeting from Lagossette, Haiti! As the Christmas season is upon us and the new year is quickly approaching I’ve been reflecting on all the happenings at COTP form the past year.  

One of the most exciting changes for my medical staff has been the construction of our new nurses’ room.  We now have a dedicated space to take care of our sickest kids here at COTP. It’s been incredible to see my Haitian nursing staff develop their skills and to watch them provide the hands on care for the most fragile kids we care for. There was a time when I took care of all of those children within my own home, but in 2017 my nurses were able to provide that direct hands on care for every child that we admitted. It has been so rewarding to invest in and train our Haitian staff and I am so proud of the level of care that they’re providing. 

There have also been so many other reasons to celebrate in 2017.  S successfully finished her therapy for tuberculosis.  We launched our new special needs outreach program.  I celebrated the birth of my godson.  W turned one and S turned two.  We prepared for two major hurricanes, but by the grace of God, were spared from both.  We saw three (and hopefully a fourth by the end of the year) children united with their forever families.  It’s been an exciting year and we can’t wait to see what God is going to do in 2018!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Blessings,
Courtney

Thank you so very much for your partnership and support.  Our work at COTP would not be possible without you.  Thank you for investing in COTP and the children and families that we love and serve.




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