Today was our last day at the Mobile Clinic. Allita who runs the "We Advance" clinic is doing some pretty incredible things. She has been able to provide medical care/support to people in the area who would otherwise have no type of care at all. We did some more walking through the area to find folks who were having medical issues. We were able to see some of the people we had initally seen at the beginning of the week. It was nice to see them a few days later to see how they were doing. It would be great to be able to see them a few weeks from now for further follow up. I guess that would require some of us to come back soon. I will gladly volunteer for the job. The people of Haiti have been wonderful. This afternoon we got to spend some time at one of the orphanages. They had just started to eat when we got there, but they sang us a couple of songs to welcome us to their place. Once the meal was over, it was soccer,whiffle ball practice and lots of running around. We brought stickers, balls and beanie babies and had a blast. I'm not sure who wore out who with the soccer playing but I think it was probably a score of Children 1: Nurses 0. Overall, it was another amazing day in Haiti. Judy
I agree, another AWESOME day in Haiti. I hope the deep eyes and big smiles of these people will live in my heart forever! Each day as we drive around I feel like I am seeing lots of busy bee's. Reuse is a strong notion here. From sifting rubble to use the dust again for concrete, to pounding out old re-bar to create a new structure, its amazing to watch the small changes we have noted her in one weeks time. One week does seem too short, but we must keep in mind that we have done some good work here. I must say I am already mentally planning my next trip! Hugs and smiles to all :0) Kerry
Hey Everyone. it's been another lovely day. Another reminder of why i think this is one of my favorite humanitarin trips. Do I think this experience has been amazing, you bet! Would i come back again?....when are we leaving? Global Dirt has provided us with an invaluable experience. once in a lifetime? hopefully not. This concept of mobile clinics, is a really incredible if you ask me. In the last few days, we have been able to walk through the community of cite solei, looking for people that have medical needs, providing those that we can with care, and referring them to the WE Advance clinic if needed for further eval. The community is not that large, although i am sure that many live there, and for the most part not many have heard of the clinic. Telling people about a wonderful clinic where they can get free care, and providing awareness in general has been pretty rewarding. I still can't believe that we are able to be in these people's homes, walk the streets that they walk on, and interact with them with such ease. Probably some of the most kind hearted and welcoming people i have ever met. A culture that is super receptive to learning, this is a dream for someone that has such a passion for public health. On one of our rounds today, we were able to followup with a woman with a breast mast that has yet to make it to the clinic, a young man with a huge head cut that needed stitches from the local hospital, and another who was transferred yesterday for antibiotics because of a very infected leg. Tomorrow we are going to run a clinic at a safe house. With supplies and medications in arms, we are ready to provide the care we can. that's it for now, becky:)
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