We are waiting for the election announcement and what it brings. I am very hopeful that we will be able to continue as usual!
Today I went with the Omega medical team to the mountain clinic. I was amazed that people actually lived on top of the huge mountains. I worked in the pharmacy all day which was very busy. We had about a 15 minute sit down break in 7 hours. There were 209 people seen. There were alot of very sick people some with cholera, scabies, malaria, and many other illnesses. They were so grateful for their medical care. We were able to pass out some clothes and shoes as some of the children had no clothes.
At the end of the clinic, we played a few games with the kids, taught them the hokey pokey, sang Father Abraham, Jesus Loves Me, and many other songs. Kiersten and I taught them "head, shoulders, knees, and toes" which was a huge hit. There were laughing and joined in a few times. The faster we got the harder they laughed.
We did have one kid, early teen, who was angry that we wouldn't give him any candy. He told us if we didn't, he was going to throw a rock at us. Come to find out, that is typical of him as he threatened Dr. Merline a few weeks ago.
I cannot so enough how thankful I am to have the opportunity to be here. It is such an honor to work along with the Haitian people and serve them. They live hard lives and deserve whatever help we can afford to give. They have a special place in my heart and always will. I know if I don't see them again here on earth, I will see them in heaven!
I am already praying that I will have the opportunity to return to Haiti before the NC Baptist Men pull out.
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