Haiti Children's Rescue Mission News

LATEST STATUS ON HCRM CHILDREN

noreply@blogger.com (Jamie) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:15:00 +0000

Paul Pennington, with Hope for Orphans, is at HCRM working tirelessly to help many of the children at HCRM be able to leave Haiti to be united with their adoptive families in the U.S. At this time, it appears only those that were already in the process of being adopted are being allowed to leave. For the latest on this continutally changing situation, please follow the Hope for Orphans blog found at http://hopefororphansblog.com/.

A Phone Call From Pastor Jean Fritz (the latest news)

noreply@blogger.com (Jamie) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:20:00 +0000

Here is the latest news I have from HCRM from one of our HCRM supporters who just spoke with Pastor Jean Fritz (the director of HCRM) this morning . . .

"Pastor called me this am. It was so good to hear his voice. I've never heard him sound so tired; he said he has back pain. However, by the end of the call he was almost his normal, visionary self, talking about plans for the future.

He has lost his house in Carrefour, some of his relatives have died and his mother was injured.

He is headed to the consulate today to get paper work done to hopefully release all of the children to Texas (currently 54 children). He feels this is the right thing to do. His only fear is that the new adoptive parents will not communicate with Haiti after the adoptions. This causes him big problems, he says. Madame (his wife) is very worried about that.

Paying the rent ($15,000) (which was due end of Dec) is the main concern now. the landlord is putting pressure on Pastor more than ever bec he sees there are Americans visiting the orphanage. The landlord assumes Pastor has the rent money bec he has American visitors. Alas, such is Haiti....

Pastor says everytime he steps out, he is approached to take new children. He's already taken in 5 and will continue when the current group of children leave.

His next immediate concern is building a security wall/fence on the new land for the new orphanage complex.

He asks that people pray for Haiti."

That's all I have for now, but will post more as I have news.

News from Pastor Jean Fritz

noreply@blogger.com (Jamie) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:47:00 +0000

News posted this morning from an HCRM Adoptive Parent last night . . .

Good evening everyone,

This is Mervi,Kenlley's,Dieunika's and Modeleine's mom.I called Pastor around 5.45pm tonight. We talked 38 min. He was so happy to hear from me,and I could not believe I actually got thru. I asked him several times,if he is Pastor Jean. He was laughing.
Everyone is fine. Building had no damage,but everyone is sleeping outside. He said all the neighbors are sleeping outside also. He said they have had lots of tremors.
He said that they have had enough food and water,but now getting really low in supplies. I asked him if he can get to his bank and can he then buy water and food. He said he will be able to get to bank and there is a small market place still standing.

I know everyone has had a tough last year,but if you could please donate some money for him,He would really appreciate it.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE!

He said that they can drive around the town,but have not get close to PAP center. And he said you really do not want to,because the smell of dead bodies is horrid.He said you cannot smell it in the house,because it is so high up,but in town the smell is gagging.

His mom is fine. She was just stepping out of the store when it collapsed.PJF wife's sister in law died and now they have 4 additional orphans to take care of.

I told him that we applied to Humanitarian visas and he taught we should be able to get it,because our I 600 is complete.

I talked with my kids. They were so calm and at peace. Jesus is in their hearts. Kenlley was worried about his mom's house,though. Mom is ok. She came to see the kids yesterday.Her house is destroyed.

PJF asked for the prayers about his rent due. It is $15,000. He has not been able to pay for it. So I hope that you can donate even a small amount to his account,I am sure he would appreciate it.

All the nannies are fine and their families.

God bless Haiti and please give strength for PJF to keep going.He has lots on his plate.

Parents In Process of Adopting from Haiti

noreply@blogger.com (Jamie) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:09:00 +0000

U.S. citizens with pending adoption cases in Haiti are requested to contact the Department of State at AskCI@state.gov for information about their adoption case. In your inquiry, please include: full name and contact information of parents, full name(s) of child(ren), date(s) of birth of child(ren) [if known], and the name and contact information of orphanage.

HCRM and Earthquake Status

noreply@blogger.com (Jamie) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:45:00 +0000

Earthquake Update - Pastor and family as well as the children of HCRM are fine and were not injured in the earthquake. We have not been able to communicate with anyone at HCRM since Tuesday Night, but will keep you posted here as we learn more.

Now more, then ever, HCRM needs your help! We are desperately in need of people to help us purchase food, water,fuel, rent, etc. Only through the giving by God's loving people can HCRM survive in the aftermath of this horrific tragedy.

If you are interested in helping the children of HCRM CLICK HERE!