November 10, 2025

Dear Friends,

In this month of Thanksgiving, my heart is full. Coming off the joy of our recent Awards Luncheon—where we celebrated extraordinary generosity and raised over $75,000 for our mission, including $1,000 in new recurring monthly gifts—I find myself reflecting on what it means to be truly grateful.

Working closely with our Haitian brothers and sisters, I am reminded daily of this truth: it is not abundance that produces gratitude, but the condition of the heart that receives it. Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, reveals this paradox so beautifully.

As Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 4:7, “What do you have that you did not receive?” Everything we possess is a gift. True gratitude begins in a heart that knows its own poverty—its need for grace. Those who seem to have the least often radiate the deepest joy and thanksgiving.

For more than twenty years, Visitation Hospital Foundation has depended entirely on the generosity of others to bring healing and hope to this corner of Haiti. No one person alone can carry this mission. I am deeply thankful not only for your financial gifts, but for your faithfulness to our Haitian brothers and sisters—for the prayers, encouragement, and wisdom that sustain us all. And for those who have served in Haiti, through your very hands and feet that act as Christ’s.

So I write with thanksgiving—from a heart aware of its dependence on God’s mercy. On behalf of our mission, I thank you. We are nothing without your kindness.

As I prepare to travel to Haiti in mid-January, a song echoes in my soul: “Raise a Hallelujah.” When we face doubt, darkness, or impossible tasks, we are called to “sing a little louder.” Even amid suffering and fear, we lift our voices in praise—trusting that God is working still.

Together, let us keep singing our hallelujahs—louder still.

With a grateful heart,

Stacy Cornwall

P.S. As we lift our voices in thanksgiving, a special opportunity awaits: every dollar you give before December 31 will be matched up to $40,000, doubling the good you do for our Haitian brothers and sisters.

September 10, 2025

Dear Friends,

Last month, I had the privilege of attending the PTPA annual conference here in Nashville, where the theme was “Hearts on Fire.” After days of learning, networking, and fellowship, I returned with my own heart burning even more deeply for our mission.

The challenges faced in Haiti are complex and heart-wrenching — but what we don’t hear nearly enough are the stories of hope, resilience, and faith. I left not with despair, but with inspiration — drawn from the Haitian men and women who continue to thrive despite unimaginable obstacles, and from the many parishes and organizations who have not lost hope. Over and over, the cry from our Haitian brothers and sisters was clear: “Don’t forget us.”

One young man I met, originally from the very village we serve, received care at our clinic as a child. Today, he is studying in the U.S. and has founded a solar energy company dedicated to improving life back home. His team will soon assess the clinic’s energy needs so we can reduce our reliance on costly diesel generators — a beautiful reminder that the seeds planted years ago continue to bear fruit in ways we never imagined.

These are the stories that keep our mission alive. At Visitation Clinic, we remain steadfast in our calling: to bring presence, healing, and dignity to those who need it most.

If you are local to Nashville, I hope to see you at our Hope & Healing Awards Luncheon on Saturday, September 20th. You can find more details on our website. If you are not local or have a scheduling conflict, my husband and I are working on streaming the program and making it available for supporters to view later. The young man I mentioned will be one of our special guest speakers, and it promises to be an afternoon filled with hope and inspiration.

With gratitude and peace,

Stacy Cornwall