Win sleeping after a hard days work

Doctor Houston seeing a patient @ MPCA

Installing cabinets @ MPCA

Twas our last night in Haiti and all through the house, not a human was stirring, not even a mouse. The cabinets were hung on the walls with care, ready to be filled so they would not be bare. The medical team finished the week after seeing 1200 plus patients, hopefully we will have more healthy Haitians. Projects completed, mission is done, united in friendship, homeward we come.

Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.-Luke 21:33

-Juleen, Lee Ann and Jackie-

Robin Hood and his merry medical team-Thursday

Robin Hood

The medical team

Juleen, Dr Houston, and Jackie before seeing patients

Once upon a time, Robin Hood led his merry medical team up a mountain, through the banana forest to Degeance. Robin Hood was very confident that his merry medical team would be able to make it up the hill but the hill proved to be a little bit difficult for some of the members...(we won't mention any names). After everyone made it up safely, the crew first began their busy day by taking pictures of some students for those who will be able to be sponsored. Once this was complete, they began to see patients-students first and then community members. The kids were in good spirits but the medical need was great. Lots of babies, adorable babies, came through the clinic which brought a smile to everyone's faces! When the day was complete, Robin hood gathered his merry medical team and ordered them to make the trek back down the mountain and through the banana forest. Just in case you were wondering, everyone made it down safely!

Meanwhile, back at the compound, the men were busy with several projects. Desks were painted, cabinets were stained, grout was put up on the wall, and tamoseal was put up on the outside of the bible school. Mahlon and Win had a very relaxing day...rumor has it that they traveled to St Marc's to get Root Beer Floats...they may have also built some cabinets today in their spare time. Overall, the work crew at the compound was very happy with all of the projects that were completed today. YAY!

We are anxious to begin the last day of work tomorrow as lots of projects will be completed and the medical team will be seeing patients at the largest school. Everyone is feeling tired but God is giving each of us strength to make it through the day!

This is so awesome that we don't have a title-Wednesday

Queen Juleen leading her chariot

Dave W. joined in some staining!

Lee Ann, Jackie and Juleen staining

Lee Ann and Jackie teaching about women's health

Dan and Bud sealing the outside of the Bible school

Mahlon, Chelsea and Win "working"

Rene, Libby and Darren staining cabinets

Once upon a time, Queen Juleen led the medical team on her chariot through the desert to La Hatte. It was quite the adventurous ride for the crew. The truck stumbled over rocks, and up steep hills but we safely made it to the top. Once we reached the top of the mountain, the medical team had two tasks. The first task was for Lee Ann and Jackie to talk to the young girls about women's health-we won't give details ;). The second task for the crew was to hold a clinic for the students and some community members. Once again, the nurses and doctors hearts were moved by all of the patients who came in to see them. Darren decided he would join in this adventure, so he worked on some desks in the classrooms. He didn't know what he was doing at first, but he figured it out! ;) We were able to walk into the village and see first hand what it is like to live at the top of this mountain. Queen Juleen then summoned all her people to jump back into the chariot (some more successfully than others-no names) to make our descend down the mountain. After a few bumps and bruises the crew made it safely to the bottom with Queen Juleen guiding the way!

Meanwhile, back at the compound, the men worked on various projects that need to be completed. The medical team joined in to help speed up the process once they returned. As you can see from the pictures above, Dave joined in the staining process as much as he was able to. Please continue to keep him in your prayers! Overall, we had a great day and look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

-R, D, & L-

Safari Dan :)

LeeAnn and Jackie making the hike up to Dupin

Dave praying with some children

Chilling by the beach after a long work day!
Medical team

Roofing Crew

Once upon a time, Safari Dan led the team into the banana forest of Dupin. To get to where we would be working, we had to drive through a riverbed and then hike up a mountain. As we were climbing up the mountain one of members had a little mishap. Dave W. slipped and fell and the Doc diagnosed it as a dislocated shoulder. So we ask that you will join us in prayer for Dave as he is in a lot of pain and has a long week ahead of him. When we reached the top of the mountain we split into two groups-medical and roofing teams. The roofing crew started their adventure by learning to climb up the ladder (aka Libby and Rene) but once that was mastered the painting of the roof went quickly and smoothly. The medical team saw many woman and children and were moved with compassion as they saw the magnitude of need among the people. As a thank you for our services, we were given a tub full of fruit. Safari Dan rallied us back to the compound safely. To cool off after a long, hot days work, several of the team decided it would be fun to go for a little swim :)...in our clothes!

Meanwhile, back at the compound, Mahlon and Win slept in the hammock and played some Fizbo.......just kidding! They worked on the cabinets and then went to Chardene to repair some desks. And so this ends another day in the exciting life of the week 4 crew!

-Rene, Chelsea, Darren and Libby -

Week 4:Monday

Bud and Darren staining cabinet doors at compound

A beautiful sunset was enjoyed by group

Workcrew building cabinets in woodshop

Students lining up for medical checkup at Chardene School

Haitian delivery service

Rene getting students ready for medical exams at Saint Marc

The breakfast crew started by chasing a large spider out of the kitchen. Everytime the story is told the spider tends to get larger.

The team split into two groups today with the medical team seeing 372 students and adults which is believed to be one of the highest number ever. Two schools were visited, St. Marc and Chardene and the group was exhausted when they returned that evening.

The work crew stayed at the compound and welded tables for vocational school, built chairs, worked on cabinets, did grouting work and completed plumbing jobs.

The Beginning of the End (aka week 4)-Sunday

Chelsea's broken nose...but it was worth it, WE WON! :)

Bud and Darren showing off their soccer skills

Sue, Chelsea and Rene intently cutting a Mango for lunch

Darren and Chelsea hanging out with some kids after Sunday school

LeeAnn's ear muffs!

Team 4 enjoying a "relaxing" and breezy ride in the cattle truck.

Sunday was a relaxing day after safe travels for team 4. We spent the morning at church in Lanzac and then came back to be lazy! Just kidding...we actually spent the afternoon counting and bagging medications in preparation for our school visits this week. After what seemed to be like a good idea of playing a game of soccer with some Haitians, Dr Houston was quickly put into action by taking care of Chelsea's broken nose. Sue, Jackie and Russell went to St Marks service this evening and really enjoyed it! After these church services we decided that we will no longer complain about Lynn preaching past noon! :) We are looking forward to starting clinics tomorrow as we have a very busy week!

Hello friends and family. Today we said goodbye to another team after an awesome week of work and fellowship. It was tough seeing them go, but we welcomed the week 4 team. They arrived safely and are asleep in their beds. No pictures to post at the moment because everyone was so tired, but they may be coming soon! Goodnight!