4 surgeries
24 dental procedures
215 OBGYN & general
243 total patients!
Even though we started an hour and a half late (you must always be flexible in Haiti!), we served only 5 fewer people than yesterday AND managed to finish an hour early. The spirit of the Lord was definitely with us as we hit our stride today.
Dr. Jim Korb "referred" a patient to Pastor Ryan. They drove the child to Dr. Ford's clinic down the road where she could stay and be fed for 6 weeks for only $37.
Pastor Bob Mabry was struck by the sight of a young translator laying hands on a patient and praying with him.
Nathan was "touched when I saw my grandpa's walker being used by the old woman in the white dress." Pastor Ryan commented that the Ng family has been supporting the church's global endeavors for generations.
Ian marveled at the possibility that any of his patients could have not survived 2 weeks, but because they came in we had the chance to see them walk out of the clinic with a smile on his or her face.
There was quite an exciting incident that occurred at the end of the day where Dr. Sarah and Dr. Bordes worked together to rescue a male patient. The ever-prepared Yvonne then came to the doctors' rescue with supplies they would not have otherwise had. "God brought all of those ingredients together," Dr. Sarah said.
Ian, Sabrina, and Jim all came out of nowhere to attend to Nancy's patient who fainted. She marveled at their incredibly fast response.
Last year, Dr. Dan removed a mass from a woman, and she returned this year just to thank him! "You take it for granted sometimes," Dan said thoughtfully.
Dr. John commmented on "the very personal nature of suffering" by reminding all of us that, although we may not make a dramatic impact on Haiti's medical system, we need only improve one person's life.
Alicia, who gave out 84 Days for Girls kits today, was so impressed with the "people waiting for prayer." It's amazing how Pastor Bob remembers every person with whom he prays that day. Terry commented that "seeing Bob pray is so powerful."
Debbie gave her socks to a young man who didn't have any... That kind of generosity doesn't need any further explanation.
Ian thanked the group for praying for his ability to transcend the language barrier and pray with his patients. Remarkable.
Jackie praised the strength of the Haitian people, while Sarah relishes every opportunity to help them "build themselves."
Lauren gave sight to some elderly people for the first time today. They thanked her profusely and blessed her home/family just because she gave them reading glasses.
Denny impressed Fabienne greatly today. She said he is what her definition of "follow-through."
David often appeared out of nowhere to help me. Amy always had answers to my questions. Tara prayed with me when I made a mistake. Nancy engineered solutions in the most unlikely of places. Sherri can do anything, literally, and constantly cares for every person around her. Joy has an AMAZING attitude--and did you know she's been accepted to West Point??
I had the privilege of escorting a woman from the pharmacy to the prayer line. Unfortunately, her house had been badly burned recently. As I walked her, I laid a hand on her and prayed out loud (without a translator) the best I could. I felt embarrassed because I wasn't being eloquent, but I know God was hearing my meaning, and I hoped the woman could feel my my meaning.
As I type this, Richard is regaling us with fascinating stories about Haiti's culture, politics, economics, and people... Dr. Bordes is playing Fleur de Lis tonight.. Not a bad way to end an evening, lounging by the pool, surrounded by people I admire.
- Sera
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