i know that i have grown up blessed.
i have a father that loves and cares for me.
i am not talking about a heavenly father, we all have that. i am talking about an earthly father, who gives us a glimpse of how much our heavenly father loves us.
a father makes a difference in a girls life. (this is my dad and me below at thanksgiving!!)
fathers teach their daughters so much.
how to interact with men, to trust, to love.
kerline’s father brought her and her baby in for her antibiotics. i have rarely seen this here in haiti. an elderly father so tender towards his daughter.
(kerline is the woman i shared about in the last post, the one who had such a varied and strong education)
these hands were so gentle with this little baby ann and her mama.
this grandpa was so kind, worried about his daughter and grandaughter.
he asked about her breastfeeding problems, be helped hold the baby after i gave a shot.
grandpa proudly carried this screaming little one home.
on the other side of the story with family involvement, this precious little girl was born to a very strong mother this morning. this mom had no one with her in labor and has had no visitors.
i pray both these new little girls come to know their heavenly father and the comfort of his gentle hands and guidance through their lives.
Wow, these stories are so real and amazing. It looks like you are really providing care the compassionate midwifery way. Love to you.
I love this, Melissa. Daddies have such power to make such a difference in their children’s lives. I, too, feel blessed to have an awesome earthly daddy and to have an awesome daddy for my kiddos. Love you!