“When All Hope Was Lost.”

(WARNING: Graphic Photos)

Romaine Derissaint had been suffering for over ten long years with tumors caused by a condition called “Lipoma.” This is when fat under the skin causes tumors, on the shoulders, underarms, and thighs. For Haitians struggling to keep food on the table, finding a doctor or hospital to do this removal was out of the question… for ten long years. Like the woman in the Bible, he could not find a physician to help.

But, “When all hope was lost,” someone told him to go to “The Jesus Healing Center” because he had been suffering for a long time. Dr. Barthelemy is always outside the clinic, looking for the worst patients, to get them inside first. In fact, the doctor examined him right away. He told Romaine that he would need to do a lipectomy for him, which means, he would have to remove the growths from his shoulder. He was given IVs and then Dr. Barthelemy removed them and gave him medication for pain. Haitian Pastor Luckner, was there to pray with him. Romaine left with peace in his heart, knowing that God had directed him to Love A Child.

Among all the cases we always find in the clinic, this case was exceptional, but thanks to Doctor Barthelemy, our nurses, and their skills, the operation went well, and thanks to all those who made this Jesus Healing Center, staff, and Emergency Room available to the poor. Some may never attend church, but when they pass this way, they come in contact with the Great Physician! God bless our wonderful partners.

Bobby and Sherry

P.S. You will see our own little Roselyne, assisting Dr. Barthelemy in the surgery. She is now in college in Haiti, to become a “Love A Child doctor!”