It was another great day here in Haiti with everyone going
different places. Our menu board made us think of home. Too bad the fine print
stated “just kidding”. Fortunately, we have had amazing meals here and no one
is losing weight.
Our new sewing machine was put into service today and Herta
made her very own quilt. She was so proud. Liane taught her how to use the machine. She will
be able to sew the reusable hygiene pads more efficiently. The sewing group had a catch-up day here at
the Mission Center sewing hot pads and preparing yarn for the ladies of St. Marc.
The medical team saw over 70 students at St. Marc for
physicals. We had a bigger team today-which meant lots of help and high
efficiency! Sabine, Travis, Ben, Greg, Tom, Madison, BJ, Ellie, Pam, Amanda,
Myra, Julie, Alicia, and Crystal guided the students through foot checks,
vitals, examinations, treatments, and getting them medicine if needed. With so
much help we finished up earlier than scheduled and got to play a game of futbol
(but with a tennis ball) and hung outside with the students. Sabine and Amanda
played “Ring Around the Rosey” with several of the smaller children.
Josh and Mirlene (Community Agent at St. Marc) took a Tap-Tap
and a moto to 4 different schools to get water samples from the Lifestraws. When
then got back to the Mission Center, they began the water testing process to
check for E-coli.
Deb and Michelle went to MPCA to spend the day with the
Community Agents. We had a little bit of an intense situation. A teenage girl
was brought to where we were treating some minor injuries, carried by the
principal and other workers at the school. It was apparent she was having some
type of seizure. The Community Agent got her VS’s and they were normal. She
continued to have what looked like a seizure about 3 times. She would not
respond verbally, but was able to follow commands. While we were waiting for her
aunt to arrive to take her home, we surrounded her and prayed for her. About
3-4 minutes later, she opened her eyes and was able to sit up and drink some
water. We found out that she was very sad because her father had passed away 2
weeks ago. We thank God and give Him the glory for intervening for this child. Both
of the Community Agents conducted themselves very well and Deb was very proud
of them.
The construction team delivered a new Lifestraw table to
Lanzac. The kids were so excited. More progress was made by Jeff on the peg
board that will be used to store individual cups for the kids at Lanzac. Jennifer,
Debbie, Lynn, and Mark worked on inventorying and labeling tools for the new storage
shed. Kevin and Steve worked on a special project.
Our evening concluded with a wonderful time of worship in
the gazebo with Ballack (one of our translators) and his friends leading us. As
in previous weeks, this was such a special treat and sweet time of reflection.
Stay tuned for “shout-outs” tomorrow night. We all send our
love to friends and family!
