We have been in Haiti less than a week and treating the sick and wounded for
just 5 days now. Seems longer. I think that is because of all we're being
exposed to.
The mobile clinic we sent out today (to Leogane) went well. Learning curve
stuff. Tomorrow we will be sending them to yet another nearby village.
Today was hard for me. One, I'm exhausted... In all ways. Today was also
difficult because of all the very sick children that were brought to us, many of
which have malaria and are fighting to live as I type this. I won't be
surprised if, by morning...
We are seeing more and more medical illness, many of which are unrelated to the
earthquake. One thing that I would say that nearly all Haitians have in
addition to everything else is post traumatic stress and anxiety. These people
have been so psychologically traumatized.
I would like to shoot a bunch of mongrel dogs that run around in packs barking
outside our tents at night. Sorry PETA you guys will just have to deal.
One tremor today.
A congressman (Rooney, of Florida) stopped by today.
Samaritan's Purse installed a water purification unit at our compound today,
capable of producing 10,000 gallons of clean water per day. More and more it
looks like, by the time we leave later this week, we will have established a
medical presence that will be sustained over a long period of time. I feel very
good about that.
Steve
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$3 will allow us to plant a banana tree that, within a year-and-a-half will produce a #100 pound banana bunch AND will reproduce, producing shoots that can be separated from the mother plant and planted elsewhere. $5 will allow us to plant a mango or avocado tree
$100 will place a biosand water filter in a family's home, providing enough safe, good tasting water for up to ten people. Thes filters remove all bacteria and parasites from bad water, making it safe to drink. These basic and durable filters last 10 years with very little maintenance.
$5 will place a Creole-language preschool level reader in the hands of a young Haitian child.
$20 will provide materials to build a latrine for a Haitian family
6 comments:
It's really wonderful what you're doing there, Steve. We are praying for you. May God give you great strength as you accomplish the tasks he has equipped you for there in Haiti.
Steve-
I bet it is overwhelming to see the need in Haiti. Sounds like you established a great base forothers to come in and help the hurt. My heart hurts knowing all the new orphans that must be there.
There is so much goodness in amoungst all the hurt, suffering and needy. God is there:) keep shining...
Praying for you, for your exhaustion. Thanking the Lord for Samartian's Purse for clean water. That is great.
Dr. Edmondson,
Thank you for your hard work and help doing something we all wish we could do, but can't.
Carrie Thomas
Steve,
I've been following your blog posts. God bless you in your continued medical and compassionate ministry!
Jeff Heron
oh steve, if u only knew how much we all appreciate u and all u r doing, wish i was there to help u,. i pray the Lord gives u the strength u need and can't wait to have u home,. andy and I send our love and prayers
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