After cleanup, we boarded the hospital bus for the trip to Wahoo. The resort is only about 5-10 miles from the compound and is a sharp contrast to what we have seen so far. There was an open air restaurant and bar, motel, swimming pool and beach area. What was noticeable is that we were the only ones there. Other than the staff, there was not a another soul in sight. We had a great dinner and fellowship with the people we have worked so hard with this week. They are a great group. Not a complaint from anyone and always ready to jump in to do more before anyone asks.
When we returned, the Jamaicans had left, on their way to the next assignment. They also were a great group to work with, both medical staff and soldiers. The soldiers often shared rations and sang and played with the children in the orphanage. They wake up singing and go to sleep singing.
After devotions, we share our thoughts of our day and it was noted that we are seeing about 450 patients per day. This number does not reflect the number of patients seen by the Haitian Drs.
The 'machete man' returned to the clinic today for wound evaluation and dressing changes. His family is with him and we now know that he was attacked during a gambling argument about half a days walk from here. He walked for 2 days to get here. I'm just amazed that he's still alive.
Time to sleep again in the open air with the fresh night breeze that makes for such good sleeping. I know there would be none of that open air stuff in Indiana right now!
Good night to all!
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Ian - Thank you for posting! Since I didn't get to go, I like hearing the updates. I'm also glad to hear that the UN presence was reassuring and helpful!!! God Bless you!
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