Esther

Here is Jackie's personal blog post about a woman named Esther who came to our first clinic. Beautifully written, Jackie!

http://hylandsisland79.blogspot.com/2015/01/how.html?spref=fb

We're home!

We are all home now, safe and sound, including Ken Eckberg who lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Please continue to pray for the people of Haiti. We saw over 1000 Haitians whom we healed, prayed with, comforted, befriended, taught, laughed and played with and hugged.

The presence of God was felt continuously in our hearts while we were doing his work.

We are grateful for all your prayers, donations and other support.

Thank you!

Our flight is delayed...posting three more pics

Patrick and Ken with their babies. One of our classes Friday was on infant resuscitation. 

It's common to see trash like this in the city of Cap Haitian. The lady is carrying eggs. 

There are a lot of motorcycles, often carrying a whole family. 

Mirdage's school Friday

Our last day and evening

"Traveling through the city of Cap Haitien puts the traffic on the 405 in a whole new light...traveling via school bus through crowded streets while hundreds of people wander in and out of traffic, donkeys pulling carts, and motorcycles whizzing past, at times you are so close you can touch the other vehicles! It is noisy, dusty, busy and wonderful...you truly experience the "beat" of the people and the city. Working here in Haiti is both everything and nothing you expect, and still...I can't wait to come back..."Sarah G

"What stood out to me today was going to Mirdage's school. It was like nothing I would ever imagine a school to be, at least not in the States. Even while the conditions were shocking, the students were beautifully dressed and well behaved. They were gracious and loving while we were there. We were able to bring few jump ropes and balls and had the opportunity to pass some of them out before we left. Watching the kids immediately grab their new equipment and take off to play was awesome,and then we were able to join in on the fun. We held a lot of hands an had a lot of laughs. It was a humbling and beautiful morning. God is good." -Lauren 

"Today I went to Mirdage's school and I was moved in ways I never thought I could be. All of the kids were so happy and so cute even though they didn't have much. I didn't know what so say that would make there lives better. When we actually got to talk to them and play with them I realized that there was nothing that we could do but love them they had everything that they needed and that they were happy with what they had. So it was an extremely moving day for me not just because the I got attached to the kids but because of how they looked but because of the way they acted. Today was a good day." ~Kaitlyn

"Today was the  first day I was able to breath a sigh and sit back just to watch my wonderful team at work. We have been in clinic for the whole week, tirelessly in an effort to serve those in need. I haven't been able to sit back and just watch how well the team worked together. But today during our teaching session, I had time to sit back and just observe an amazing team at work. I saw a team full of love for each other and the people of Haiti." -Dr. Summer

Mirdage's School today

More photos from Thursday