Thursday, March 12, 2009
Robbie is working in the church registering patients. He's had some interesting stories to tell but can always be seen with a smile on his face. Yesterday afternoon one of the boys from the orphanage was "helping" Robbie do his work. Pam Juris, another missionary with us, told how awesome it was to see Robbie "communicate" with this boy. It really touched her heart.
Dennis is now a "doctor." One comment from our debriefing period last night was from Lynn and she said she looked into the exam area of the clinic where the "doctors" are set up. She made the comment that Dennis was so happy, he was just beaming. Dennis told of one child that he put the stethoscope to the boy's ears and asked him to sing so he could hear his voice through the stethoscope. Even after Dennis took the stethoscope off the boy's ears he continued to sing. Dennis continued the exam and the young boy continued to seronade him.
Jeanne and I were working together in the pharmacy. It took an hour or two to get into the "groove" but once we got it down our only challenge was remembering where all the different medications were. Last night we had a chance to go over some of the ways we could do things better.
The people who came to the clinic were so patient and grateful. One person said that they were thankful we can because they can't afford medicine and this was the only way they could get relief for their problems. We mainly dispensed Tylenol, Ibuprophen, antacids and vitamins. Many people suffer from stomach and blood pressure problems due to the high salt content in their food - such as the fish from the ocean.
Last night two members of our team cooked mac and cheese for the children in the orphanage. It was wonderful seeing all of their beautiful faces. If someone was full they would put their left over food on another child's plate. When they were done they stacked their dishes and pushed them toward the center of the table. I gave out Barbie dolls and the boys each got a Chicago Cubs cap. I hope the pictures turn out.
I'd love to post photos but it takes a long time to upload images.
Tomorrow I will stay behind (I want to preserve my knees) as the rest of the group travels to Ile A Vache. This is a primitive island not far from Les Cayes. It's a mountainous island about 5 miles x 10 miles. Nora's husband is from Ile A Vache and they are working to build a school for the children there. The stories we will have to tell when we get back are incredible.
I will visit the local hospital in the morning, teach the girls how to make paper beads in the afternoon and then work with the boys on an art project in the late afternoon.
We are all doing well. There are few bugs or mosquitoes to be found. We are being fed well and feel very safe and happy to be here doing our Lord's work. We love and miss you all.
Dennis is now a "doctor." One comment from our debriefing period last night was from Lynn and she said she looked into the exam area of the clinic where the "doctors" are set up. She made the comment that Dennis was so happy, he was just beaming. Dennis told of one child that he put the stethoscope to the boy's ears and asked him to sing so he could hear his voice through the stethoscope. Even after Dennis took the stethoscope off the boy's ears he continued to sing. Dennis continued the exam and the young boy continued to seronade him.
Jeanne and I were working together in the pharmacy. It took an hour or two to get into the "groove" but once we got it down our only challenge was remembering where all the different medications were. Last night we had a chance to go over some of the ways we could do things better.
The people who came to the clinic were so patient and grateful. One person said that they were thankful we can because they can't afford medicine and this was the only way they could get relief for their problems. We mainly dispensed Tylenol, Ibuprophen, antacids and vitamins. Many people suffer from stomach and blood pressure problems due to the high salt content in their food - such as the fish from the ocean.
Last night two members of our team cooked mac and cheese for the children in the orphanage. It was wonderful seeing all of their beautiful faces. If someone was full they would put their left over food on another child's plate. When they were done they stacked their dishes and pushed them toward the center of the table. I gave out Barbie dolls and the boys each got a Chicago Cubs cap. I hope the pictures turn out.
I'd love to post photos but it takes a long time to upload images.
Tomorrow I will stay behind (I want to preserve my knees) as the rest of the group travels to Ile A Vache. This is a primitive island not far from Les Cayes. It's a mountainous island about 5 miles x 10 miles. Nora's husband is from Ile A Vache and they are working to build a school for the children there. The stories we will have to tell when we get back are incredible.
I will visit the local hospital in the morning, teach the girls how to make paper beads in the afternoon and then work with the boys on an art project in the late afternoon.
We are all doing well. There are few bugs or mosquitoes to be found. We are being fed well and feel very safe and happy to be here doing our Lord's work. We love and miss you all.
2 comments:
To our "smiling" team,
Please be noticing what is most needed for the people at the orphanage to help them to be more self-reliant. Jean please let us hear more about the bead making and art project. Enjoy the bugs because I think it will be many weeks before we see any in Neenah.
Thank you for helping us "be there". F & B
Hello Jean and Team,
Scott here...Dawn and I are enjoying hearing about your trip in Haiti this morning before church. We are happy to hear that y'all are experiencing so many wonderful moments as you work together to help the people. I imagine that every day is an incredible experience.
Dawn here...I am happy to hear that you are all safe and being well cared for. How special to see all the children of the orphanage and to share new experiences with them. I hope to see some of your pictures when you return. WEMI (where I work) continues to pray for your safety and the work you are doing in Haiti as do Scott and I.
God bless you.
Love, Scott and Dawn
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