Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
They are HOME!
Finally, they are truly home. The Heaton family, now including Dieunette and Bettania, flew into the Omaha airport last evening at 6:00. There to meet them were many friends, family and media. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
http://journalstar.com/news/local/article_abf03052-07c6-11df-839b-001cc4c03286.html
http://journalstar.com/news/local/article_abf03052-07c6-11df-839b-001cc4c03286.html
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Finally together!
The latest from Pittsburgh is that Bettania and Dieunette are now with Scott and Kristin finally!!!! They were able to take them to their hotel last night. It is amazing to see has God has worked in this whole situation. Kristin is so thankful for their outcome but she continues to be burdened for all the oprhans who did not have a rescue this week. She is getting many speaking opportunities to speak about the orphans, not just in Haiti but around the world. This disaster in Haiti has certainly shown a bright light on the orphan crisis in our world and Kristin is boldly speaking out each time God gives her an opportunity. God ways are higher than our ways. It has been a long journey for the Heaton family to get to this point but they are being used mightily by God!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
A note from Scott:
Morning arrives once again in Pittsburgh PA. Kristin and Nathaniel are being rushed off in a limo to be on the Today Show this morning. Kristin is determined to take every opportunity with the press to plead for the plight of the Orphan. Several reporters told her she was better than some of them. I think God is using her in amazing ways. A person that normally wouldn't even want to be in a large crowd now holds a press conference with the Red Cross and goes live on the TodayShow. Nathaniel is her partner in this journey, as he has never struggled to perform. He stands by her side, encouraging, holding her up, and furthering the mission.
Victoria, Grant and I, all stay behind at the hospital hoping for a moment to see the girls, or hear word of the paperwork progress. We now even have a copier supplied by the hospital in order to allow us to make copies of the same documents that have been mailed, and emailed so many times I have lost count.
Unfortunately Victoria and Grant headed for Lincoln at 5am this morning. School calls, and we have no idea how long this process may take. Victoria was the person that started this process for the family, and she really wanted to be a part of the ending, when the girls finally finish their journey and make it home.
Yesterday we were allowed, and I emphasize allowed, to see our children for 10 minutes. It was a supervised visit, no cameras allowed. Hard to comprehend why workers that have probably never completed a home study, or been fingerprinted by the Dept. of Homeland Security, are able to be with our children the entire day, and we get 10 minutes.
The Girls look good, and other than minor ailments with Dieunette, are in good spirits.
We are so grateful that they are out of the ravages of Haiti, and safe in the US, but heart breaking for Kristin to hold them for a few minutes and be required to leave. These kids have been left all their lives, the last thing they need is the struggle to understand why we are here in the hospital, but not with them.
God Willing Today is our day.
Psalm 82:3 "defend the cause of the weak and fatherless"
Thanks for being a part of this journey,
The Heaton's
subject: Link to CBS early show clip
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6119198n&tag=cbsnewsVideoArea.0
Morning arrives once again in Pittsburgh PA. Kristin and Nathaniel are being rushed off in a limo to be on the Today Show this morning. Kristin is determined to take every opportunity with the press to plead for the plight of the Orphan. Several reporters told her she was better than some of them. I think God is using her in amazing ways. A person that normally wouldn't even want to be in a large crowd now holds a press conference with the Red Cross and goes live on the TodayShow. Nathaniel is her partner in this journey, as he has never struggled to perform. He stands by her side, encouraging, holding her up, and furthering the mission.
Victoria, Grant and I, all stay behind at the hospital hoping for a moment to see the girls, or hear word of the paperwork progress. We now even have a copier supplied by the hospital in order to allow us to make copies of the same documents that have been mailed, and emailed so many times I have lost count.
Unfortunately Victoria and Grant headed for Lincoln at 5am this morning. School calls, and we have no idea how long this process may take. Victoria was the person that started this process for the family, and she really wanted to be a part of the ending, when the girls finally finish their journey and make it home.
Yesterday we were allowed, and I emphasize allowed, to see our children for 10 minutes. It was a supervised visit, no cameras allowed. Hard to comprehend why workers that have probably never completed a home study, or been fingerprinted by the Dept. of Homeland Security, are able to be with our children the entire day, and we get 10 minutes.
The Girls look good, and other than minor ailments with Dieunette, are in good spirits.
We are so grateful that they are out of the ravages of Haiti, and safe in the US, but heart breaking for Kristin to hold them for a few minutes and be required to leave. These kids have been left all their lives, the last thing they need is the struggle to understand why we are here in the hospital, but not with them.
God Willing Today is our day.
Psalm 82:3 "defend the cause of the weak and fatherless"
Thanks for being a part of this journey,
The Heaton's
subject: Link to CBS early show clip
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6119198n&tag=cbsnewsVideoArea.0
Kristin is the parent spokesperson in Pittsburgh
Here's another great Pittsburgh website with updated information about what is happening there with the Haitian children who arrived yesterday including the Heaton girls. Kristin (and Nathaniel)are members of the panel on the video titled "Officials update status of orphans." kdka.com
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
1:00 pm Tuesday afternoon 1/19/10 Scott and Kristin flew to Pittsuburgh last night to be there when the plane arrived from Haiti with the orphans. A local Pittsburgh TV station has picked up the story and is providing good up-to-date coverage. There are several videos on their website already about the Haitian orphans and the Heaton family was interviewed.
http://www.wpxi.com/video/22272209/ (copy and paste to your browser)
The latest word is that Scott and Kristin have not been able to have much time yet with Bettannia or Dieunette. The girls are at the hospital going through the medical evalution.
The governor from Pennsylvania who made the trip yesterday is scheduled to be on Fox News at 3:00 central time today to discuss the experience.
http://www.wpxi.com/video/22272209/ (copy and paste to your browser)
The latest word is that Scott and Kristin have not been able to have much time yet with Bettannia or Dieunette. The girls are at the hospital going through the medical evalution.
The governor from Pennsylvania who made the trip yesterday is scheduled to be on Fox News at 3:00 central time today to discuss the experience.
WELCOME HOME BETTANIA AND DIEUNETTE!
PRAISE GOD - PRAISE GOD!!!! THIS MOMENT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT HIM!! WE GIVE YOU ALL THE GLORY!!
12 midnight Monday nite/Tues morn Not sure where to begin! Scott, Kristin, Nathaniel, and Victoria just landed in Pittsburgh, Pa. They will be heading to girls any minute. They left Lincoln at 12am via private plane. Again, thank you God for allowing them to take off. We are experiencing very dense fog and ice.
CNN reported only 28 children allowed on plane that was taken down by Gov. Rendell of PA and congressman Altmire. This was well wrong as in some past postings and reporting from CNN. This is the one time I personally am thankful they were wrong. Scott and Kristin at this point had heard nothing and did not know if girls were on plane or not. PA news parties kept reporting plane had not left and all 61 orphans were on board. Third party confirmation came in stating they were on the plane and it had left already for US with stop in Miami and on to Pittsburgh. They headed to airport here in Lincoln and that is where we are now.
I will update you all with more information once I receive it from them. No time tables yet on their return as we have no idea what glorious paperwork awaits them or if weather back home will permit a homecoming.
Which brings me to my next idea! I could use any and all help with this- making a homecoming for them. Which includes Welcome Home signs, decorate house, balloons etc. Please email if you are in Lincoln and would like to help out in any way.
Again the family feels so incredibly blessed and eternally grateful for all of you in their lives. Thank you for your prayers along this journey.
Again it cannot be stated enough PRAISE GOD!! HE WAS IN COMPLETE CONTROL THE WHOLE TIME!! What an amazing plan He had.
Thankfully serving a living God,
12 midnight Monday nite/Tues morn Not sure where to begin! Scott, Kristin, Nathaniel, and Victoria just landed in Pittsburgh, Pa. They will be heading to girls any minute. They left Lincoln at 12am via private plane. Again, thank you God for allowing them to take off. We are experiencing very dense fog and ice.
CNN reported only 28 children allowed on plane that was taken down by Gov. Rendell of PA and congressman Altmire. This was well wrong as in some past postings and reporting from CNN. This is the one time I personally am thankful they were wrong. Scott and Kristin at this point had heard nothing and did not know if girls were on plane or not. PA news parties kept reporting plane had not left and all 61 orphans were on board. Third party confirmation came in stating they were on the plane and it had left already for US with stop in Miami and on to Pittsburgh. They headed to airport here in Lincoln and that is where we are now.
I will update you all with more information once I receive it from them. No time tables yet on their return as we have no idea what glorious paperwork awaits them or if weather back home will permit a homecoming.
Which brings me to my next idea! I could use any and all help with this- making a homecoming for them. Which includes Welcome Home signs, decorate house, balloons etc. Please email if you are in Lincoln and would like to help out in any way.
Again the family feels so incredibly blessed and eternally grateful for all of you in their lives. Thank you for your prayers along this journey.
Again it cannot be stated enough PRAISE GOD!! HE WAS IN COMPLETE CONTROL THE WHOLE TIME!! What an amazing plan He had.
Thankfully serving a living God,
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