The end of the week was approaching much faster than I would have liked. While I was anxious to get home and see my family, the need in Haiti is so great I hated to leave. I really wish I had volunteered for a 2 week trip.
Thursday morning was almost unbearably hot. Despite that we built 3 shelters before lunch. I spent some time getting to know our volunteers and learning about Haiti. The volunteers have my complete admiration for what they do. I am completely in awe of them. At lunch we went for a dip in the pool to help cool off. It was a much needed break.
In the afternoon we were joined by 4 from the medical team, Ike, Mike, Barbi, and Lori. They were hard and I think they enjoyed seeing what we did. Ike swings a hammer like no other and I was a little worried about him hitting his hands considering he is a thoracic surgeon. He took our teasing well and kept working away.
Thursday evening we attended an engagement party for 2 of Haitian doctors who are employed by the NC Baptist Men. It reminded me alot of our wedding receptions. There was a little dancing and alot of toasting!! It was a great evening.
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