Clinic ran smoothly again today. We are estimating that we saw another 80-90 patients. Again, we encountered many stories about the devastating effects the earthquake has had on the Haitians' lives, and it is extremely humbling to see what they are going through.
This afternoon, we had a chance to go on a tour of the nursing school field hospital which is closeby to the Leogane clinic that we are working out of. It is a huge tent in which they have a pediatric nutrition room, an OB/GYN room, and even an OR. We also had the opportunity to meet the dean of the nursing school. Someone in our group referred to her as the "Florence Nightingale of Haiti." She is a strong woman who has a vision for Haiti and only wants the best care for the people of this country. I think she was inspiration to us all.
Each day, we have the opportunity to gather and talk at meals and in the evening. We discuss the events of the day, and attempt to process what we are seeing and hearing. There is no doubt this week is an overwhelming experience where we are seeing things that were previously unimaginable; however we have also had the grace to see smiling faces that give us hope!
3 comments:
Good to hear of all the good works.Thanks to all who are working on this special effort.
Looking forward to being on another trip soon.
Good luck and best wishes to all (with a very special virtual hug to Jean)
Russ Hall
This is MOM & DAD from Missouri,
it is great to hear from Haiti and
to see Jean's picture, we are proud
of her service to her fellow man,
we have the entire FamilyHM team in
our thoughts and prayers. Thank all
of you.
With Love from the U.S.A.
Greetings from Jason's mom in Charleston, SC. It is great to hear about your days in the clinic. Glad to hear there is a 'Florence Nightgale' for the community too!
Thank you all for your efforts! Our family sends good thoughts and prayers...we'll send vitamins too! Look forward to more updates. Take care! deb
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