Sometimes it just takes a little to make a big difference! A little smile and friendliness can make sitting in along line waiting to see the doctor not seem half as bad. A sweet sucker after taking medicine doesn't hurt either. An attempt to speak even a little creole is appreciated and brings some smiles as well.
These are just a few of the things I have noticed in the first couple of days of our Haiti medical mission at Leogane. The energy is high, but not as high as the temperature and humidity! The smiles are all around as people are making their way into the clinic with high expectations of this
American medical team. Hopefully our presence in Leogane will speak a positive message of the importance of this clinic and the work of Family Health Ministries.
But truth be told, we are the ones who are being blessed by the gracious welcome and gentle spirit of the Haitian people. Just maybe, some of that spirit will return with us.
Butch Sherrill
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