Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
De Ja De
Final count down! Our last day in clinic went very smoothly. By the end of the week everyone knows exactly what to do and when to do it. Once again there were many beautiful babies. Katie had her first positive pregnancy test! No don’t get too excited as it was for a patient. We brought many baby quilts from Midland and they were handed out to many throughout the week. Especially to those who brought their babies wrapped in towels. Many babies did not have diapers and just wore little panties. We did have a diaper to offer but only in new born size which did not cover many.
Our afternoon was spent going up into the mountains. The change in temperature was wonderful along with the green mountainside as we went up the winding roads. The road is very narrow and down to one lane in places that were being repaired. Even the construction did not stop people from weaving in and out as they sped up the hill. Everyone had fun bargaining with the street vendors as we received many good deals. We went to the Haitian zoo which has been updated and was full of many school kids because of the Mardi Gras celebrations. When the students were leaving school at Three Angels they had Mardi Gras hat that they had made and they were all very cute. When we arrived home the girls jumped into a Tap Tap (with a flat tire) across the road accompanied by Alex and the armed guard. Alex was very patient as it took us quit awhile to get all of our poses completed.
Our evening was ended with yet another wonderful meal and some new company at the guest house. We had our last evening meeting and then had our team challenge. We split into 2 groups and raced with baskets on her heads to the pantry and carried back a can of tuna. The winners were Linda, Chris, Marsha and Katie. They received a Haiti key chain on their Haitian challenge and we realize it is not so easy to carry all of those items on our heads.
Our bags are packed and alarms are set for 5:30 am as we prepare for our trip home. We have many thoughts about what God has taught us this week. We do know that God gives us the seeds in life. It is up to us to plant them and see how they grow.
Our afternoon was spent going up into the mountains. The change in temperature was wonderful along with the green mountainside as we went up the winding roads. The road is very narrow and down to one lane in places that were being repaired. Even the construction did not stop people from weaving in and out as they sped up the hill. Everyone had fun bargaining with the street vendors as we received many good deals. We went to the Haitian zoo which has been updated and was full of many school kids because of the Mardi Gras celebrations. When the students were leaving school at Three Angels they had Mardi Gras hat that they had made and they were all very cute. When we arrived home the girls jumped into a Tap Tap (with a flat tire) across the road accompanied by Alex and the armed guard. Alex was very patient as it took us quit awhile to get all of our poses completed.
Our evening was ended with yet another wonderful meal and some new company at the guest house. We had our last evening meeting and then had our team challenge. We split into 2 groups and raced with baskets on her heads to the pantry and carried back a can of tuna. The winners were Linda, Chris, Marsha and Katie. They received a Haiti key chain on their Haitian challenge and we realize it is not so easy to carry all of those items on our heads.
Our bags are packed and alarms are set for 5:30 am as we prepare for our trip home. We have many thoughts about what God has taught us this week. We do know that God gives us the seeds in life. It is up to us to plant them and see how they grow.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday- Tap Tap
Our morning started with patients lining up at 5:00 am. There were many outside the gate as we sat on the roof drinking our wake me up coffee. There were 80 tickets given out but we were over 94. One man was seen last week by a dentist and came in to be seen carrying his Rx that he never filled because he could not afford it. His left jaw was extremely swollen and he was in pain. We were able to provide him the proper medication and send him on his way. Our burn patient did not show up again today so we pray that he has gone to the hospital for care.
Several of the sponsored children at Three Angels Academy had care packages from the US. Kate and Kevin handed them out and took pictures for their sponsor families. Chris actually had a patient come in that he seen in 2008. She brought back her red folder with his documentation from this visit. She even remembered him, but who could forget him……..”wo”
We finished the clinic at 4:30 and piled into our Tap Tap. Off to the Epi-dor to eat. We held on tight to Melinda and Jack as we went up the hill in the Tap Tap. One man tried to get in with us and took one look inside and left. It was a great ride. Once there we placed our Mac Epi order. Three Angels Haitian Medical staffed joined us and we had wonderful dinner. Our ride home was another adventure for another day.
We are sad to have to think about going home on Saturday. How did the week go by so fast? How has Haiti effected our lives? We have many questions to answer and there are many ways to continue to serve once we get home. We give all glory to God in Haiti or the USA.
Bonwit
Several of the sponsored children at Three Angels Academy had care packages from the US. Kate and Kevin handed them out and took pictures for their sponsor families. Chris actually had a patient come in that he seen in 2008. She brought back her red folder with his documentation from this visit. She even remembered him, but who could forget him……..”wo”
We finished the clinic at 4:30 and piled into our Tap Tap. Off to the Epi-dor to eat. We held on tight to Melinda and Jack as we went up the hill in the Tap Tap. One man tried to get in with us and took one look inside and left. It was a great ride. Once there we placed our Mac Epi order. Three Angels Haitian Medical staffed joined us and we had wonderful dinner. Our ride home was another adventure for another day.
We are sad to have to think about going home on Saturday. How did the week go by so fast? How has Haiti effected our lives? We have many questions to answer and there are many ways to continue to serve once we get home. We give all glory to God in Haiti or the USA.
Bonwit
Wed- Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Soup
Clinic ran very smoothly this morning with many happy babies. We have a regular routine set now with check in, passing out shoes and patient care. Our adventure in the afternoon took us to a Haitian Home Depot called MSC Plus. We had to lock up our bags before we could enter the building with the security guard. We purchased 35 rolls of razor wire for the new property. Then we were off to see the new orphanage. There were many newly painted cribs and beds. A team also painted pictures on the furniture to make a welcoming home. The three orphans Jaline, Woody, and Renalson with nannies Mylaine, Manite, Madam Galent with cook Madam Patric were eating their lunch of beans & rice. They were happy to see us and it was a blessing to see what a wonderful home they now have since the earthquake.
We were then off to the new Three Angel property site. WoW! What a beautiful site with trees, 1.5 acres of land with a surrounding wall. It was so peaceful and quiet there. We heard about the new layout. We were wishing to hold clinic here this week but everything was not quite ready for us. With Gods blessings we hope the plans will move fast.
For dinner we were special enough to be served a traditional Haitian Pumpkin Soup which is usually served on News Years Day. It was delicious with chicken, pumpkin, carrots, potatoes & turnips.
Plans are made for tomorrow. We get to ride in a Tap Tap! A Tap Tap is a van or truck that the Haitians ride in for transportation. It is wildly decorated with bright colors. They usually cram many people in the back of this vehicle and tap on the side when you want out. It has been one of Debs goals in life to ride a Tap Tap.
Three Angels is partnered with Apparent Project that teaches Haitians a skill to make jewelry from recycled paper and boxes. They roll the paper into beads to make bracelets and necklaces to sell. The money earned is not only a source of income but gives them a sense of worth and self esteem. Needless to say tonight we had a jewelry shopping spree.
The youngsters stayed up late tonight only because they found out Linda hands out treats after they go to bed. The internet has not been working well for the last 24 hours and we are not able to post any pictures. Yes we really are in Haiti serving others and not on the beach. May tonight.
Bonwit.
Clinic ran very smoothly this morning with many happy babies. We have a regular routine set now with check in, passing out shoes and patient care. Our adventure in the afternoon took us to a Haitian Home Depot called MSC Plus. We had to lock up our bags before we could enter the building with the security guard. We purchased 35 rolls of razor wire for the new property. Then we were off to see the new orphanage. There were many newly painted cribs and beds. A team also painted pictures on the furniture to make a welcoming home. The three orphans Jaline, Woody, and Renalson with nannies Mylaine, Manite, Madam Galent with cook Madam Patric were eating their lunch of beans & rice. They were happy to see us and it was a blessing to see what a wonderful home they now have since the earthquake.
We were then off to the new Three Angel property site. WoW! What a beautiful site with trees, 1.5 acres of land with a surrounding wall. It was so peaceful and quiet there. We heard about the new layout. We were wishing to hold clinic here this week but everything was not quite ready for us. With Gods blessings we hope the plans will move fast.
For dinner we were special enough to be served a traditional Haitian Pumpkin Soup which is usually served on News Years Day. It was delicious with chicken, pumpkin, carrots, potatoes & turnips.
Plans are made for tomorrow. We get to ride in a Tap Tap! A Tap Tap is a van or truck that the Haitians ride in for transportation. It is wildly decorated with bright colors. They usually cram many people in the back of this vehicle and tap on the side when you want out. It has been one of Debs goals in life to ride a Tap Tap.
Three Angels is partnered with Apparent Project that teaches Haitians a skill to make jewelry from recycled paper and boxes. They roll the paper into beads to make bracelets and necklaces to sell. The money earned is not only a source of income but gives them a sense of worth and self esteem. Needless to say tonight we had a jewelry shopping spree.
The youngsters stayed up late tonight only because they found out Linda hands out treats after they go to bed. The internet has not been working well for the last 24 hours and we are not able to post any pictures. Yes we really are in Haiti serving others and not on the beach. May tonight.
Bonwit.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Je Suis Un Pumplemousse
Up and at’em! Off to the clinic on a beautiful sunny day. The patients gathered early in the morning and had their praise and worship time. Then the patients kept coming and coming and coming
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This wonderful team kept them entertained as they waited to see a provider. There was drumming, hand jive, dancing, Yoga, acrobatics and just plain laughter. What a blessing. You have to wonder how Americans would react if they had to sit all day and wait to be seen.
Our burn patient came back for his dressing change. The area looks good and is not infected. We pray for a restful night for him.
We had visitors today, Kim Taylor from Michigan and our Haitian friend Francios. Later this evening another friend Bellefleur stopped by and was given a “Proclaimer” to share Gods word with his church.
As the afternoon continues and the pile of charts grew we realized that our patients were magically multiplying. The team kept their smiles on and plugged away. We finished at 5:30 just in time for Marsha’s mystery meal which was delicious.
The afternoon was preoccupied by restocking, observing the providers, sorting shoes, and counting medications. Melinda and Alex repeated their class and it was refreshing to see how the waiting patients were interested in what she was teaching. They watched and smiled as she demonstrated exactly how to brush your teeth. There was a lady sitting in the corner with the biggest smile- but she was missing all of her teeth.
Chris lead the devotion tonight. We practiced Creole and found out some interesting facts about Chris and his education. He took 4 years of French in College and all that he can remember is “Je Suis Un Pumplemousse” which is I am a grapefruit. We are so proud.
Tomorrow we get to go to a Haitian Home Depot to buy razor wire! We are excited. We did get to meet the 3 new orphans today. Can we say “Bell” which means beautiful! They are all simply beautiful. Tomorrow we will also stop by the orphanage on our way to view the new property on our outing. The nannies are very excited to have us visit.
Our thoughts for the day:
*Don’t take the little things for granted
*Je Suis Un Pumplemousse
*We are all Gods children
*Even in Haiti white girls can’t dance
Bonwit
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This wonderful team kept them entertained as they waited to see a provider. There was drumming, hand jive, dancing, Yoga, acrobatics and just plain laughter. What a blessing. You have to wonder how Americans would react if they had to sit all day and wait to be seen.
Our burn patient came back for his dressing change. The area looks good and is not infected. We pray for a restful night for him.
We had visitors today, Kim Taylor from Michigan and our Haitian friend Francios. Later this evening another friend Bellefleur stopped by and was given a “Proclaimer” to share Gods word with his church.
As the afternoon continues and the pile of charts grew we realized that our patients were magically multiplying. The team kept their smiles on and plugged away. We finished at 5:30 just in time for Marsha’s mystery meal which was delicious.
The afternoon was preoccupied by restocking, observing the providers, sorting shoes, and counting medications. Melinda and Alex repeated their class and it was refreshing to see how the waiting patients were interested in what she was teaching. They watched and smiled as she demonstrated exactly how to brush your teeth. There was a lady sitting in the corner with the biggest smile- but she was missing all of her teeth.
Chris lead the devotion tonight. We practiced Creole and found out some interesting facts about Chris and his education. He took 4 years of French in College and all that he can remember is “Je Suis Un Pumplemousse” which is I am a grapefruit. We are so proud.
Tomorrow we get to go to a Haitian Home Depot to buy razor wire! We are excited. We did get to meet the 3 new orphans today. Can we say “Bell” which means beautiful! They are all simply beautiful. Tomorrow we will also stop by the orphanage on our way to view the new property on our outing. The nannies are very excited to have us visit.
Our thoughts for the day:
*Don’t take the little things for granted
*Je Suis Un Pumplemousse
*We are all Gods children
*Even in Haiti white girls can’t dance
Bonwit
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