CNM needed in HAITI next spring...

We are ACTIVELY looking for a CNM (certified nurse midwife) willing to commit to 6-12 weeks in Haiti next spring (Jan-May)

Willing and able to serve as Rebecca's clinical preceptor (through Frontier Nursing University)​ in a local community hospital setting here.

Previous international travel preferred, but not necessary. Needs to have completed 1 year of experience post CNM graduation and carry own malpractice insurance.

Interested? Contact and send CV to: rebecca.barlow@frontier.edu or tenmilliontoes@gmail.com

Fall update

PRAISE

• Family Time together with Ana & Ollie
• All is well at Operation Blessing - Haiti
• Syndie continues to LOVE her new school
• Her english language acquisition is growing.
• Rebecca completed a great RN contract in CA last week.
• She also attended her midwifery program orientation.
• Tynan started a second job last month that is a great fit!
• Tania started another new job & finally has 2 days off/wk!
• Olivia returned safe & sound to TX after 2 months in CA.
• We've been able to catch up on health check ups & care.
• Our chikungunya pain seems to be diminishing - yay!!
• A divine appointment with new ministry friends in CA. 

PRAYER

• Rebecca started her Midwifery courses last week.
• Specifically for good time management and focus.
• She returns to Haiti in a couple of weeks.
• Comfort & encouragement for Tynan & Emma once she leaves.
• Stamina for Ted with Syndie!
• Recent power issues - wearing Ted down again
• Fatigue - adequate rest & refreshment
• Our adoption paperwork has been difficult & daunting.
• Doors to open for us to have custody of Kervensly
• To be granted an appointment with the director of IBESR
• The perfect director for the Computer Programming business.
• Ways to combat isolation & lack of social outlets.
• Continual spiritual infusion & growth for each of us
• SAFETY...a daily mindfulness and divine protection for ALL of us!
• Our kids in CA, TX & EU - all facing typical young adult challenges

SPECIFIC MINISTRY NEEDS / OPPORTUNITIES

• Financial Resources (monthly or one time gifts):

We now receive 100% living expense coverage from Operation Blessing, Intl.

****Specific NEED!!! $2000 for adoption homestudy fees ASAP*****

INTERNATIONAL HOPE & HERITAGE is our fiscal sponsor 501(c)3 organization for all projects that fall under TenMillionToes.

ONE-TIME or MONTHLY support of current projects- CLICK HERE.

Click on the project designation bar, scroll down the list, choose:

Orphans-Barlow Family in Haiti

CURRENT PROJECTS in progress (as funds allow): 

- Job creation through business as missions: Computer Programming

- Orphan prevention through: Maternity Care & Birthing Centers

ALL funds are applied to current ministry projects above or specific items below as designated. 

• Household Items: 

Solar Panels (6-8)

• Maternity Care:

Certified Nurse Midwife needed (1 yr comittment - stipend position)

Fetal heart Doppler

Portable Ultrasound

Maternity meds (pitocin, cytotec, prenatal vitamins)

• Office Support:

IT Programming Director needed (stipend position)

Office Chairs

Desks/Tables

• Special Requests:

Airline miles/tickets/vouchers - for kids/family to visit regularly

Inexpensive economical car - for Olivia (TX)

July 2014 - ministry update

PRAISE

• Things are settling in for Ted at Operation Blessing, Intl
• We are moved into the new house across the street.
• Syndie's bonding continues to go well, so far.
• Rebecca enjoying her ministry with Midwives for Haiti.
• The project that she is helping on is going GREAT!
• She just got her ACCEPTANCE into the midwifery program!!
• We're blessed with an abundance of ministry opportunities.
• Continuing to grow in our Kreyol....slowly...but progress.
• Olivia finally found a job in TX.
• Tania Grace started a new caregiver position that she LOVES!
• Ana & Oliver are going to the US for a visit in September.

PRAYER

• HEALTH - EVERYONE still suffering from Chikungunya arthritis.
• Much of the local population also dealing with after-virus effects.
• Rebecca's mom may have had it, she is having joint pain still also.
• Rebecca had to send Syndie home from Hinche yesterday.
• Rebecca will finish up her project for Midwives for Haiti next week.
• Ted as he deals with his work & caring for Syndie alone until then!
• Rebecca as she gears up for midwifery school (online) soon.
• Decisions we need to make about one last US nursing contract for her.
• The computer programming outsource PILOT - hope to start up soon
• SAFETY...a daily mindfulness and divine protection for ALL of us!
• Our kids in CA, TX & EU - facing lots of the young adult challenges
• God's continued provision of safety, housing, good jobs & support.
• Tynan still looking for a second job - pray for the perfect match!
• Emma - continuing to make strides with new "grown up" goals.
• Still waiting for a meeting with social services regarding Kervensley.
• Provision of funds for Syndie's adoption paperwork to go smoothly.
• Some kind of simple vacation on the horizon needed...!
• Details/resources to work out for us to see Ana & Oliver in Sept.

SPECIFIC MINISTRY NEEDS / OPPORTUNITIES

• Financial Resources (monthly or one time gifts):

As of July 1st we will be at 100% living expense coverage thanks to Operation Blessing!

****Specific NEED!!! $2000 for adoption homestudy fees ASAP*****

INTERNATIONAL HOPE & HERITAGE is our new ministry partner & fiscal sponsor 501(c)3 organization.

Set up either ONE-TIME or MONTHLY support of ministry projects HERE.

Click on the project designation bar, scroll down the list, choose: Orphans-Barlow Family in Haiti

CURRENT PROJECTS in progress as funds allow: 

- Job creation through business as missions: Computer Programming

- Orphan prevention through: Maternity Care & Birthing Centers

ALL resources received after July 1st, ARE directly applied to specific items below or current ministry projects!

• Household Items: 

URGENT NEED - New household batteries (4-8) PROVIDED!!!!

Solar Panels (6-8)

• Maternity Care:

Fetal heart Doppler

Portable Ultrasound

Maternity meds (pitocin, cytotec, prenatal vitamins)

• Job Creation projects:

- computer programming

White Boards

Office furniture

Solar Panels (6 - 8)

• Volunteers:

Painting

Solar installation

Encouragement & Enrichment

Business Professionals (tourism, accounting, non-profit, retail, restaurant)

IT Professionals (programming, web design)

Media Professionals (graphic design, branding, PR)

Medical Professionals:

MD, CNM, CPM, OB/GYN, RN, NP, PA, DDS

Social Worker

Child Development Specialist

Project fundraisers

Grant Writer(s)

& /or ANY of these USEFUL SKILLS to provide training in:

Crochet

Agriculture

Organization

Management

Writing

Film & Photography

Doula/Childbirth

Newborn Care

March 2014 ministry update

PRAISE

• A sense of peace in the midst of turmoil.
• Tynan & Emma are doing well so far in California.
• A fun visit from TX friends this month in Haiti.
• Ministry team flooded our email box with encouragement & prayers.
• Settling in well to our new house.
• God's grace & provision of countless future options to consider.
• One step closer to guardianship of two kids in dire need.

PRAYER

• Guidance & clear discernment over next steps in ministry here.
• Keep our eyes on Him alone & nothing on our own agenda.
• Sleep, even when we have so much on our minds!
• Tynan & Emma to have enough work to cover their expenses in CA.
• each of us to seek God's presence in every aspect of life.
• Olivia as she continues to work through her recovery program.
• Potential ministry partnerships, vision, opportunities, plans.
• We are researching a new Haitian business & training project.
• Following up on a new possibility to partner on a birthing center.
• God’s divine intervention for the two kids with medical needs.
• Clear plan/provision for developing a 501c3 or non-profit partnership.
• PATIENCE as we wait on God for so many details to come together! 

SPECIFIC MINISTRY NEEDS / OPPORTUNITIES

• Financial Resources (monthly or one time gifts):

We are at unknown monthly funding commitment at present! 

All of our support through Apparent Project comes to an end after March 31st, 2014. We are not quite sure yet where future funding will be received (working on it!)

We are also planning to start up a new 501c3, but as you know that carries an added expense as well. If you would like us to use your gift towards this, please shoot us a quick message to let us know!

If you would like to donate for future months or one-time gifts this month that would be greatly appreciated & will keep us BOTH on the field as we endeavor to switch gears midstream. Please make sure that they are received no later than 3/31/2014 in order for us to receive them.

Any one-time or monthly resources received above our personal budget needs will be applied toward specific items on our lists below or ministry projects!

• Household Items: 

Tires for our vehicle (4)

Solar Panels (6)

Small Chest Freezer PROVIDED!

Small Portable Air Conditioner PROVIDED!

Portable Shade Cover

Roof top garden supplies

• Medical supplies:

Fetal heart Doppler

Portable Ultrasound

Maternity meds (pitocin, cytotec, prenatal vitamins)

• Volunteers:

Painting

Solar installation

Rooftop garden & patio

Encouragement & Enrichment

Business Professionals (tourism, accounting, non-profit, retail, restaurant)

IT Professionals (programming, web design)

Media Professionals (graphic design, branding, PR)

Medical Professionals:

MD, CNM, CPM, OB/GYN, RN, NP, PA, DDS

Social Workers

Child Development Specialist

Project fundraisers

Grant Writer(s)

& /or ANY of these talents:

Crochet

Maternal/Infant products

Agriculture

Hospitality

Writing

Photography

Accupressure

Doula Training

Newborn Care

First Aid

CPR training

January 2014 update

Praise 

- A truly blessed and rejuvenating family time over the holidays.

- Rebecca's contract is coming to an end in a few weeks & she'll be back in Haiti.

- Tania Grace passed her CNA certification exam on the first try!

- Tania Grace was able to take her first visit to "home base" in Haiti & loved it.

- Provision of resources that have brought us up to nearly full support for 2014.

- Papillion Enterprises is growing by leaps & bounds and gaining retail exposure.

- We've had pretty good health all around so far this season.

- Examples of God's love and compassion for our family as we enter the new year.

Prayer

- Ana & Oliver as they travel back to Germany next week.

- Ted as he returns to Haiti & begins to move our household again next week.

- Tynan & Emma are both starting part time jobs in CA the next couple of weeks.

- Rebecca as she finishes up her RN contract and applies for Midwifery School.

- Ted as he takes over the leadership responsibilities at AP in Haiti.

- As we work with IBESR (social services) regarding care for special needs kids.

- Longterm guidance as we develop new projects and funding to get them started.

- Peace and provision for Tynan & Emma as they gain independence here in the US.

- Tania as she returns to TX & continues to seek work there in her new field.

- Ongoing language learning...has been harder while in the US!

Needs

• Financial Support (monthly or one time gifts):

Individual and/or dedicated monthly donations going into 2014 are welcome, anything received above our personal budget in any given month will be applied toward special needs or AP projects.

Our current budget is $2800/month & we have 100% promised at this time!

Please contact us (tenmilliontoes@gmail.com) with any monthly support start up or changes, so that we can notify Apparent Project. For one time giving or checks, place “Barlow family” in the comments area.

• Household Items:

 Tires for our SUV (4)

 Solar panels (6 - 100Wh or greater)

 New deep cycle batteries (6)

 Inverter/charger for new house.

 Chest freezer & fridge conversion kit PROVIDED!

 Larger scale, diesel, “quiet” generator PROVIDED!

• Medical Supplies:

 Fetal heart doppler

 Portable Ultrasound

 Maternity meds (pitocin, methergine, cytotec...)

• Volunteers:

 Team for household projects, moving & painting

 Medical personnel: MD, CNM, OB/GYN, RN, NP, PA, DDS

 Agricultural specialist/Consultant

 Solar Power consultant

 Encouragement & enrichment visitors

 AP jewelry or ornament party hosts

 Project fundraiser coordinator

 Project interns

 Artisans to teach Haitian workers new skills

 Grant writers

Those are just a few of our personal requests,

ALL of the ways you can help out in Haiti are here: