Construction team returned to Bon Repos today to continue working on the block house. I went construction today which was quite a challenge. The work is hard, mixing mortar, hauling mortar in buckets, knocking out center of blocks, hauling block, sifting sand, etc. The blocks are concrete blocks and weigh 25 to 30 pounds each. By lunch time it seemed like progress was slow but after lunch, things really took off. The walls are coming up and hopefully by Friday, they will have a home.
There were alot of children around, very aggressive children. It isn't something I'm used to experiencing in Haiti so it took some getting used to. They weren't happy with one sucker, they wanted more, more, more. They were much like American children :) There was an elderly lady (something you don't see alot of in Haiti) washing clothes at the home next door. I went to sit on her porch for a break and before long, was sitting a her bucket helping her wash clothes. Shed used a bucket with a block of soap and rocks to scrub the clothes. It was a long process and she worked at least 6 hours that we saw just scrubbing clothes. It was humbling to sit and wash clothes as the Haitian people do. I think of all the times I complain about my laundry and all I have to do is throw them in the washing machine. New perspective for me :) The lady also didn't own a pair of shoes. I got a translator to ask her what size she wore and she wears an 8, same as me. At the end of the week, I know who is getting my shoes and can't wait to give them to her.
Construction team went to Titanyen and Caberet today. They saw alot of malnourished and undernourished children. There was a 7 month old that weighed 10 pounds. They saw over 350 patients yesterday.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
First day...Monday, October 24, 2011
Joined the medical team today in Bon Repos. Clinic was held in a church and people waiting patiently for hours to be seen. No complaining, yelling, just patiently waiting. There were alot of children, lots of sick babies with conjunctivitis and pneumonia. There were also several older people with gastric pain. There was one who passed out from dehydration and one who had to be carried in.
The clinic was held in a church with no cushioned pews, no air conditioning, no carpet, and barely had a roof. The church is packed when the doors are open. Haitians are so grateful just to have a place to worship, despite the lack of comfort.
Construction people were able to witness alot today and begin to build a block home. There were 20 salvations today...the true reason we come to Haiti.
Love to all!!
Juli
The clinic was held in a church with no cushioned pews, no air conditioning, no carpet, and barely had a roof. The church is packed when the doors are open. Haitians are so grateful just to have a place to worship, despite the lack of comfort.
Construction people were able to witness alot today and begin to build a block home. There were 20 salvations today...the true reason we come to Haiti.
Love to all!!
Juli
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Well...after several months of planning...
the day finally arrived. We left FBC at 3 AM heading to RDU. After a long layover in Miami, a 2 hour flight to Port-au-Prince, and a 45 minute bumpy ride...we have arrived in Titanyen, Haiti.
There are 17 of us on this trip, all coming together for a common purpose...serving the Lord. We will work, sweat, share stories, laught, fight over bathroom time, and cry together. The next 6 days will be challenging, met with unexpected things, but again...all for one common purpose.
I was a little disappointed that I'm not seeing the progress I had hoped for. I hope to hear about it and see more tomorrow. I will be working with Team Alpha in Bon Repos, Haiti in a medical clinic. They see anywhere from 200-300 patients per day with only 2 doctors on staff and one nurse. We will be handing out Evangel Balls (soccer balls with scripture), clothes, and shoes. Most of all, we will be giving them care, spiritual and physical care. A hug, a smile, a reassurance that someone cares. We all need encouragment and I am privileged to be a part of this.
Tonight during our devotion, we drew names for prayer partners for the week. When we see this person or think of this, person, we are to stop and pray. Nothing fancy or even obvious, just an uplifting prayer. This is what gets us through the long, hard, hot days.
I love Haiti and am so excited to be back for the third time. I do wonder, if this will be my last trip to this great country with sweet people and smiling faces.
I will try to update as much as possible. As always, internet is not dependable at all but cold showers are.
Love to all!!
Juli Lamberth
There are 17 of us on this trip, all coming together for a common purpose...serving the Lord. We will work, sweat, share stories, laught, fight over bathroom time, and cry together. The next 6 days will be challenging, met with unexpected things, but again...all for one common purpose.
I was a little disappointed that I'm not seeing the progress I had hoped for. I hope to hear about it and see more tomorrow. I will be working with Team Alpha in Bon Repos, Haiti in a medical clinic. They see anywhere from 200-300 patients per day with only 2 doctors on staff and one nurse. We will be handing out Evangel Balls (soccer balls with scripture), clothes, and shoes. Most of all, we will be giving them care, spiritual and physical care. A hug, a smile, a reassurance that someone cares. We all need encouragment and I am privileged to be a part of this.
Tonight during our devotion, we drew names for prayer partners for the week. When we see this person or think of this, person, we are to stop and pray. Nothing fancy or even obvious, just an uplifting prayer. This is what gets us through the long, hard, hot days.
I love Haiti and am so excited to be back for the third time. I do wonder, if this will be my last trip to this great country with sweet people and smiling faces.
I will try to update as much as possible. As always, internet is not dependable at all but cold showers are.
Love to all!!
Juli Lamberth
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Team 97
Well...we are only 3 days away from departing this time as Team 97. We will be the last NCBM team that will be doing construction, according to the current plan. Medical teams will continue through 2012 but only 6 person teams.
There are 19 of us on our team (pretty sure that number is right) and we will be leaving Raleigh at 7:05 AM on October 23rd. We will land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti at 3:05 PM. We have a long layover in Miami unfortunately but people watching is always exciting there!
I will try my best to keep blog updated daily when I arrive but it always depends on the internet connection.
Please pray for our team as the next few days are hectic and crazy as we prepare ourselves and our families. Also pray for the Haitian people that we will be in contact with next week.
There are 19 of us on our team (pretty sure that number is right) and we will be leaving Raleigh at 7:05 AM on October 23rd. We will land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti at 3:05 PM. We have a long layover in Miami unfortunately but people watching is always exciting there!
I will try my best to keep blog updated daily when I arrive but it always depends on the internet connection.
Please pray for our team as the next few days are hectic and crazy as we prepare ourselves and our families. Also pray for the Haitian people that we will be in contact with next week.
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