I’m so sorry I haven’t been able to post very much recently; our internet is very bad right now and is so slow it sometimes won’t load the WordPress site. Such is life sometimes — I’m just glad we have internet at all! Do you remember Camilson? His mom brought him to get milk while I was […]
On the 22nd of October, Michael and I flew into Haiti and headed directly into the mountains after picking up the bags we left here. We drove for 5-6 hours … Continue reading The Hurricane on Mt. Patmos
I’ve been busy since coming back to Ailegue, the other day after clinic was just done I had a stitch job to do. Another rock-cut–from a school child to another schoolgirl. I wish these children would learn NOT to throw rocks. While I was stitching this, a lady came to the clinic, in labor. Within two […]
We hiked out Wednesday morning, the 31st, and it was such a beautiful day! After 30+ inches of rain, all the dust and loose dirt was washed away, leaving all the colors bright and clean. Of course the trees and plants were wind battered, but the air and earth were so clean and bright. I […]
On the 22nd of October, Michael and I flew into Haiti and headed directly into the mountains after picking up the bags we left here. We drove for 5-6 hours … Continue reading The Mountain Patmos
“There’s lots to be done…we just have to get people involved.” Though Edie Smith is 93, you wouldn’t know it by her activity level. She has one speed – full … Continue reading Ms Edie Aids Haiti
Cross Cultural Medicine I’m gradually, creepingly learning some rules about being a good health care provider in Haiti. Here are a few of the things I’ve learned: 1) If … Continue reading Cross Cultural Haitian Medicine
I am ashamed to admit that I did not really want to go on the recent trip with Aid For Haiti. I have been before and knew full well what … Continue reading A Mother’s Heart
