Below is a summary of what we accomplished today:
Construction Team: The team continued welding and painting frames for student and teacher desks. The team finally saw the fruits of their labor when the desks were assembled with the help of the Haitian workers.
Sewing Team: The group of Lanzac women returned to work on completing their market bags and
pot holders. The women are so proud of their progress. The Haitian young ladies are enthralled with our Mission Team young ladies, especially braiding their hair and helping them practice their Creole.
Medical Team: The team traveled to Degeance. They had to hike the last 1/2 mile because there is no dirt road for the truck to travel on, only a narrow walking trail. The team conducted over 115 student physicals and vision screenings. Ever year there is a medical case that reminds us of why we do this work. The little boy in the picture below is a student at Degeance. The Doctor and Nurses working in the clinic today were very concerned for this little boy. He was dehydrated, clammy, and lethargic. Instantly they started pushing fluids and eventually was able to get him to eat. Gradually he started to improve. It reminds us of the importance of the feeding program that Mission Possible provides with sponsorship. Most of the children's only meal is at school.
