The morning was a bit of a lay about since we didn’t get started until 7:30am. Today was about the orphans and sick children at Mother Theresa’s Hospital. Alix was our driver and we got there in record time. Karen was appalled by the driving or “lack of basic road rules”
that Alix had to contend with, she spent most of the trip with her hands over her eyes. Nancy told her she thought perhaps Karen had control issues…she said if we put in the blog her family would “never believe” the control issues. We spent the morning feeding and loving on sick babies. There were many bowls of rice and beans to go around. Some babies were too ill for rice and beans and only received formula…they were aware that other babies were getting rice and
beans and would point to the bowls. It was impressive to see how hard the Haitian workers and nuns were cleaning, feeding and making everything work. There was profound sadness to see so many children suffering from malnutrition. We went to the Epidor for a fine Haitian version of Western food. Kelly and Nancy engaged in a French baguette duel to entertain the troops. Karen almost ate an entire pizza herself…she said her family wouldn’t believe it. We also got to visit a supermarket, Kelly entertained the people in the parking lot when she bought her Haitian broom and road it across the driveway like a horse. Brittney and Nancy provided horse clopping sound effects. Kelly had several armed UN peacekeepers, bag boys, and drivers laughing uproariously.
We also visited the Apparent project, which helps parents rise out of extreme poverty in order to keep their children. The Apparent artisan’s program, educational programs and relief workers are trying to make the needs of Haiti apparent to potential helpers through media & the arts. (http://www.apparentproject.org/). For us it was a chance to SHOP and Alix was wondering what he had gotten himself into with 9 women shopping for a Haitian gifts for their family and friends back home. Fun was had by all viewing the creativity of the artisan’s, it was amazing to see what they could do with cardboard turning them into beads. The evening was spent getting the props ready for Bible Adventure Class. We repaired the sheep that looked like other barn yard
animals, dogs, seals, llamas…you get the picture and cutting out more sheep so that we would have the 300 sheep necessary for the story of David the shepherd and his faith. Brittney is the champion sheep shearerJ. Kelly is the queen of costumes and Laura is a ferocious lion (ROAR!).
Deb is a lady of leisure as she allows her crazy friend to write the blog…her friend thinks Deb had planned a wonderful day and deserves a little break. We are planning for tomorrow’s clinic…follow up visits and the need for some basic medications. We are looking forward to another busy day of health clinics and Bible Adventure Class! ROAR
Bonwit!
that Alix had to contend with, she spent most of the trip with her hands over her eyes. Nancy told her she thought perhaps Karen had control issues…she said if we put in the blog her family would “never believe” the control issues. We spent the morning feeding and loving on sick babies. There were many bowls of rice and beans to go around. Some babies were too ill for rice and beans and only received formula…they were aware that other babies were getting rice and
beans and would point to the bowls. It was impressive to see how hard the Haitian workers and nuns were cleaning, feeding and making everything work. There was profound sadness to see so many children suffering from malnutrition. We went to the Epidor for a fine Haitian version of Western food. Kelly and Nancy engaged in a French baguette duel to entertain the troops. Karen almost ate an entire pizza herself…she said her family wouldn’t believe it. We also got to visit a supermarket, Kelly entertained the people in the parking lot when she bought her Haitian broom and road it across the driveway like a horse. Brittney and Nancy provided horse clopping sound effects. Kelly had several armed UN peacekeepers, bag boys, and drivers laughing uproariously.
We also visited the Apparent project, which helps parents rise out of extreme poverty in order to keep their children. The Apparent artisan’s program, educational programs and relief workers are trying to make the needs of Haiti apparent to potential helpers through media & the arts. (http://www.apparentproject.org/). For us it was a chance to SHOP and Alix was wondering what he had gotten himself into with 9 women shopping for a Haitian gifts for their family and friends back home. Fun was had by all viewing the creativity of the artisan’s, it was amazing to see what they could do with cardboard turning them into beads. The evening was spent getting the props ready for Bible Adventure Class. We repaired the sheep that looked like other barn yard
animals, dogs, seals, llamas…you get the picture and cutting out more sheep so that we would have the 300 sheep necessary for the story of David the shepherd and his faith. Brittney is the champion sheep shearerJ. Kelly is the queen of costumes and Laura is a ferocious lion (ROAR!).
Deb is a lady of leisure as she allows her crazy friend to write the blog…her friend thinks Deb had planned a wonderful day and deserves a little break. We are planning for tomorrow’s clinic…follow up visits and the need for some basic medications. We are looking forward to another busy day of health clinics and Bible Adventure Class! ROAR
Bonwit!
2 comments:
You are all bringing such love & laughter to the people there! It sounds heart wrenching at the same time. The description of the rice and beans for the babies made me particularly sad. Be safe!
Roxanne & the twins
so nice to see Gramma & Aunt Nana's smiling faces! And all of you of course. We know you are working hard but so glad to hear the funny tales of your days. :-)
Love,
Roxanne & the twins
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