We met Wisleida when she was seven years old. She was a seemingly happy, healthy girl who lived just down the path from our Mission house in Mauger. This beautiful child of God suffered a stroke that left her unable to walk, talk, or even hold her head up straight.
Helping Hands for Haiti got involved and provided some support for the family. Wisleida seemed to get better over the next three years with physical therapy from the Albert Schweitzer Hospital and loving care from her family.
One of the things we remember about Wisleida is how brave she was. Many teams that came to Haiti laid hands on and prayed for her. Even with strangers so close, she was never afraid when we prayed over her. The other thing we recall is that she was generous with her smile, in spite of the challenging life God chose for her.
When Carolyn and her daughter Kels(above ) visited us in Haiti, they spent a lot of time with Wisleida. When the generous pair departed for home, they gifted Kels’ wheelchair to Wisleida to keep.
Our faith tells us Wisleida can now sing and run free in heaven! We can see your big, beautiful smile from here little girl.