Again, another morning greeted with the songs of roosters, birds, and cows (i LOVE the coutnryside). Christine lead devotions this morning before we headed out. (So our routine each day was largely the same, up at 6 leave by 7, clinic from 10 to 3pm...)
Today we set-up shop near the airport again, in an abandoned Red-cross tent next to a basketball court within a chain-link fence. We were more organized with our routine today, especiall now having Nicole's index cards and pens to write with. However, we failed to load our most important supply bag... our MEDS!!!! Thankfully we still had some tums, rocephin shots, vitamins, some PO antibiotics, and IV fluids. We rallied some money together to purchase monistat, and just made-due with what we had...
More foliculitis, bad dental carries, PID, GERD, a couple dehydrated cases, infectious diseases, and some old wounds and fractures from the earthquake. It was hard working that day as our resources were more limited and the heat was more intense as our location was in full sun. We looked-out for each other, offering each other breaks, and had a fabulous "water team" keeping us hydrated (thanks David and Brad!)
We wrapped-up early, around 2 as we ran out of supplies, probably saw around 350 patients... We got to engage in "play therapy" with the children and teens of the neighborhood. The guys played a few intense games of basketball, and I got the kids to teach me a few of their group sing-song games...
"Des pommes, des pommes, des ananas, des biscuit, des biscuit de chocolat... a que ses bon pour la sante!" See video.
Its amazing to see the children of Haiti who have virtually nothing, sometimes no pants or shoes, singing and playing joyfully... We have a lot to learn from them.
We swung-by the airport to pick-up Annaliese (premed student from WA)... and now our team was complete! I was thankful to find my lost suitcase had finally arrived! Annaliese brought with her a donation of $4000 worth of medicines! What a blessing! God just kept providing for our team!
Upon our return to the orphanage, we learned that their water supply had run dry! Our cold showers turned into cold BUCKET showers only adding to the pleasures of our experience... how exhilarating! (I personally love "roughing it" myself). Some of us got smart and warmed a little water on the stove for their showers...
Sadly, we learned, that while at dinner, Pastor Brad's camera, camcorder, and other valuables were stolen from his tent by unknown persons in the village. I was encouraged by his resolve to trust God through this troubling situation and not allow this circumstance to dampen his spirits... I won't soon forget this...
Another revival this evening and encouraging team meeting. Our meetings were always an outpouring of encouragement and love to each other, as we went around the room giving thanks and praise to each other for their service, and ultimately praising the Lord for how He blessed us that day. I've never worked with a more unified team in my life!
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