For the past two nights we have had rain during the night and when we say rain, it has been a good old down pour. You can say the rain is a mixed blessing, and with the rain there is higher humidity, but the rain also helps keep the dust down.
You read earlier about the young boy that ate for the first time since the earthquake, his name is Vincent. Lawrence and Vincent are lunch buddies and they are the topic of discussion around the clinic. The Doctor that has been working with Vincent called on Phil and Lawrence to pray through a similar case with a young girl. The Doctor said our prayers were needed more for the mother so she would be as willing to fight the battle like Vincent’s mom. We’ve had a great opportunity to witness to the Doctor through this case and we have talked with him about having a relationship with Jesus so he could pray for his patients like we have prayed for Vincent and the other patients. Keep us in your prayers --God is working.
On a sad note let me share with you how difficult the food situation is around here. You would think with all the military around the airport MRE’s would be plentiful, but that’s not the case, they are hard to find. We found one last night stored in a box and we were saving it for Vincent. Well, tragically, the MRE was also discovered by one of the Haitian workers and he was caught sitting in front of all the others enjoying himself like it was his last supper.
All of us were disappointed in what happened , but the opportunity was taken to teach this young Haitian about serving the least of those among us. Lawrence took all the Haitian workers over to the children’s ward and introduced them all to Vincent. The lesson quickly got across. Protecting your food and other possessions is a challenge and we stay on guard.
Tom, Jeff, Mark, Andy, Don and Travis have been busy with the supplies trying to consolidate all the supplies still under the tarps outside the Medical Supply tent. It has been a hot and dirty job for them. It is hard for anyone to image the normality of their task but it would be like going into Sam’s Club or Costco and finding the peanut butter stacked with motor oil. Travis has been helpful with the fork lift, moving the pilots around that are stacked with different items of medical supplies. We are hoping by our departure all the pilots will be stacked with the same items.
Phil and Lawrence were seen playing football in the adult ward with two young men who are paralyzed waist down, Nick is 24 and Robert 19. Both of these young men were rescued by US Task Force workers and they are adjusting well to the therapy. They will never walk again. When Nick was healthy he was 6’8" and a great athlete. It is amazing to see how everyone gives up individual space so two grown men can stand in for Physical Therapy time. All the patients lay very close to one another, so if could image standing in the mall on Christmas Eve when everyone is running from store to store and you are standing in the middle of everyone throwing a football.
At the end of the day a joyful noise comes out from the adult ward. A brief time is given for a joyful noise. The Haitian translators that work tirelessly with the medical staff and with us lead all the patients in a time of singing praise to our Savior. The room is filled with a blessed sound and tearful eyes. Once again we all know that some did not make it and others were released to join with family or with no place to go.
The internet speed is very slow and it takes a long time to upload pictures. Thank you for your patience. Sorry we can not upload more pictures.
Also please keep in mind that the stories we share are just a small sample of what happens in the daily life TBDR work here at the Port-au-Prince Medical Clinic. Our greatest joy is exalting our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
You read earlier about the young boy that ate for the first time since the earthquake, his name is Vincent. Lawrence and Vincent are lunch buddies and they are the topic of discussion around the clinic. The Doctor that has been working with Vincent called on Phil and Lawrence to pray through a similar case with a young girl. The Doctor said our prayers were needed more for the mother so she would be as willing to fight the battle like Vincent’s mom. We’ve had a great opportunity to witness to the Doctor through this case and we have talked with him about having a relationship with Jesus so he could pray for his patients like we have prayed for Vincent and the other patients. Keep us in your prayers --God is working.
On a sad note let me share with you how difficult the food situation is around here. You would think with all the military around the airport MRE’s would be plentiful, but that’s not the case, they are hard to find. We found one last night stored in a box and we were saving it for Vincent. Well, tragically, the MRE was also discovered by one of the Haitian workers and he was caught sitting in front of all the others enjoying himself like it was his last supper.
All of us were disappointed in what happened , but the opportunity was taken to teach this young Haitian about serving the least of those among us. Lawrence took all the Haitian workers over to the children’s ward and introduced them all to Vincent. The lesson quickly got across. Protecting your food and other possessions is a challenge and we stay on guard.
Tom, Jeff, Mark, Andy, Don and Travis have been busy with the supplies trying to consolidate all the supplies still under the tarps outside the Medical Supply tent. It has been a hot and dirty job for them. It is hard for anyone to image the normality of their task but it would be like going into Sam’s Club or Costco and finding the peanut butter stacked with motor oil. Travis has been helpful with the fork lift, moving the pilots around that are stacked with different items of medical supplies. We are hoping by our departure all the pilots will be stacked with the same items.
Phil and Lawrence were seen playing football in the adult ward with two young men who are paralyzed waist down, Nick is 24 and Robert 19. Both of these young men were rescued by US Task Force workers and they are adjusting well to the therapy. They will never walk again. When Nick was healthy he was 6’8" and a great athlete. It is amazing to see how everyone gives up individual space so two grown men can stand in for Physical Therapy time. All the patients lay very close to one another, so if could image standing in the mall on Christmas Eve when everyone is running from store to store and you are standing in the middle of everyone throwing a football.
At the end of the day a joyful noise comes out from the adult ward. A brief time is given for a joyful noise. The Haitian translators that work tirelessly with the medical staff and with us lead all the patients in a time of singing praise to our Savior. The room is filled with a blessed sound and tearful eyes. Once again we all know that some did not make it and others were released to join with family or with no place to go.
The internet speed is very slow and it takes a long time to upload pictures. Thank you for your patience. Sorry we can not upload more pictures.
Also please keep in mind that the stories we share are just a small sample of what happens in the daily life TBDR work here at the Port-au-Prince Medical Clinic. Our greatest joy is exalting our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Andy Wallace finds a wheel chair in all the medical supplies outside the tent just in time before for this young boy is discharged.
This is Casimir she was born last night one of triplets, her brother and sister did not make it. This little preemie is 71/2 months.
Phil Taylor and Lawrence Cotton's football pals. Nick is on the left and Robert is on the left.
Lawrence Cotton helping feeding Vincent for the first time since the earthquake.
Jeff Taylor is directing the fork lift in medical supply yard.
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