Haiti {a lot from Chris’ trip}

We were sad for him to leave, but happy to share him. This is a LONG LONG LONG picture filled post. I tried to narrow it down. I thought of doing a slideshow. I thought of doing several posts….well I ended up just doing one big post. There are stories I want to share about some of the pictures. Some of the stories are filled with hope and joy, others reflect a country facing immense devastation.

Chris led a team of 8…most of which had medical training. They went with the purpose of medical relief, providing clean water for drinking and other basic survival help.

Like I said…we were happy to share him. Chris and a cutie from an orphanage. Her mother was unable to care for her due to her (the mom) health and had no other relatives able to care for this sweetie. She made the difficult decision to place her in a loving orphanage. Chris fell in love with her because she was full of energy, joy and ornery…reminded him of our kids.

Lines outside a medical clinic held by the team…listening to an audio Bible. Inside the clinic, giving a child medicine to help with worms (a major effect of the poor drinking water available).

At the field hospital. On the left is a sweet baby the team cared for, sadly this precious one did not make it.

Thirst No More volunteer Micheal….every kid loves a good balloon animal!

River…water for baths, washing clothes, and drinking.

On the left: She had her leg amputated below the knee. An infection grew and she had to have it re-amputated above the knee. The team said she was one of the most joyful women they had ever met.

On the right: Octavius, lost his 6 kids and his wife in the earthquake. He was buried and pulled out of the rubble.

Does anyone else thing they kind of look alike…the smiles from the first picture and the tongues? I think it looks like a daddy and his daughter. If he could have brought her home, he would have….but Haitian jail doesn’t sound so great!

Local Crafters: if you are interested in taking part in a craft fair on March 21st where ALL PROCEEDS go to Haiti relief contact Marty Sprague at {martysprague at cox dot net}

Chris is now working to help coordinate and finance a brick making machine that would be used to help rebuild homes in Haiti and provide additional building space for the orphanage he visited. If you know anyone interested in something like that, let me know 🙂