My name is Demas, and I live about two hours from Real Hope For Haiti (RHFH). I have two children who currently live with my mother. My health journey has been long and difficult, but through every challenge, I have continued to hold on to hope. I am deeply grateful for the people who have stood beside me and helped me along the way.

In 2023, I became very sick with severe pain in my chest and stomach. My abdomen began to swell, and I knew something was seriously wrong. I first tried traditional herbal remedies, but my condition did not improve. Eventually, I went to a hospital, where doctors discovered fluid in my lungs. I received treatment to drain the fluid and spent about two months in the hospital.

Unfortunately, several months later, the fluid returned, and I needed additional treatment and surgery at a hospital in Hinche to remove one of my lungs and I was told I had TB. Following the surgery, I developed a serious wound near my ribs that required ongoing care. About a week later, I was referred to a hospital closer to my home for continued treatment. When the doctors asked whether there was a nearby clinic that could help with wound care, I told them about RHFH.

RHFH healthcare team has been helping me through this difficult journey. They have regularly changed my dressings, provided food and drinks, and supported me through repeated setbacks. When my wound did not heal as expected, the team contacted a surgeon and helped arrange follow-up care. Attempts to close the wound with stitches were unsuccessful, but the RHFH staff did not give up on me. They continued looking for another hospital that could provide the additional treatment I needed.

This past month, I underwent another surgery, and this time there are encouraging signs that the wound may finally be healing. After so many difficulties and disappointments, seeing this improvement gives me renewed hope. I know I still have a journey ahead of me, but I am thankful for the progress I am beginning to see.

Looking back, I know I could not have made it this far alone. The RHFH team has continued to care for me, encourage me, and help me access the treatment I need. The generosity of donors has made this ongoing care possible, and I am sincerely grateful to everyone who has played a part in my journey.

Please join me and the RHFH team in praying that my wound continues to heal, that I regain strength, and that I do not experience further complications. After years of pain, surgeries, and setbacks, I continue to trust God and hope for complete healing. Thank you for remembering me in your prayers and for helping make this care possible.