Ready for our last day. We were suppose to see 60 and of course we saw 600.....not really but it felt like it. The day started out a bit chaotic as if everyone knew it was our last day. We had several follow ups and a lot of depression and stressed patients. With little mental health assistance they were comforted and treated as best as possible. This is an example of how many different unmet needs there are here in Haiti.

The Three Angel staff was very excited today because they have been working very hard at cleaning the house next door. For the past few days they have been cleaning up all of the rubbel and washing floors. They were so proud to have their picture taken on the new front porch. Their was alot of Haitian celebration going on.

When clinic was finished we piled into the van and headed to the Epidor. This is an Haitian McDonald's. It was packed. The experience starts with trying to exchange money. How much is a US dollar worth? My concern was where is the diet coke. The food was great. The adventure home was fun riding in the back of the truck...without helmets. This provides a totally different prospective of Haitian urban living/survival.

Back at the ranch we relaxed, looked at our souvenirs and then went shopping again. The vendors were not very happy that the rich Americans were out of money. Dinner was great again with a new experience of fried bread fruit. Following dinner was our last nightly meeting. Zac blessed us with his poem about his experience with his 9 mothers and George.

I'm going to start and say "Old"

and that's why you should all fold

All of you lady's with your "mature mind"

And George and I are one of a "kind"

I have learned as much as I "wish"

And even what smells like "fish"

We all have to go home in "fact"

I will change to "North going Zac"

Or Jack-Zac-Jason-Kyle-"Josh"

So many names oh my "gosh"

I will now try to win this "bet"

And brown nose with some "bracelet"

Zac thinks he won but really we all did and now have a reminder of the wonderful young man who learned many lessons about who you call old. He did try to win us over by presenting us each with a bracelet.......I think it worked.

After watching Haitian women carrying large baskets on their heads all week, we decided to test our skill. Two teams were carefully selected for the magnificent Haitian Basket Race. They were lined up and each skillfully placed their basket on their head and wound through an obstacle course. Donette and her staff were cheering us on. There were several issues. George's basket got caught in the fan chain. Gail took the corner incorrectly and accused Nancy of pushing. After a fierce race the winning team celebrated with their prize of a Tap Tap key chain. The winning team members were Nancy, Sally, Dr Jack, Zac, Marsha & Lisa. There was much laughter and I am sure the new team that just arrived wonders what kind of guest house is this.

Last night in Haiti......Bonnwit