More photos from Thursday

Team members reflect

Today wrapped up the last day of our clinics, totaling 1,007 patients over the course of our trip. We are floored by this number but then again, it is a great reminder of God's power and how he can work through his people. Together we have laughed and cried, been tested and challenged, and through it all we sweated-a lot! Everyone is ending the day with multiple kairos moments, a term we have been using to describe a time where God was extremely present. Let me share a few with you from over the course of our clinics...

"Events at the O.R. were especially exciting as three to four members of our group came and went to observe and assist with surgeries.  It was a great blessing to see everyone working together and using tools under the instruction of Dr. Dan. The last procedure did not finish until the sun had set.  The patient began thanking us and immediately jumped up and gave Dr. Dan a hug just as we finished his bandage. It was beautiful to see a small glimpse into how God can bless lives and bring joy." -Patrick 

Seeing ordinary people step out of their comfort zone (me and others).  Finding stamina, energy and calm beyond what we feel we have inside of ourselves.  Definely God inside, our heart, giving us wisdom in our souls and his light shinning through our eyes...   He is amazing... Love this team. And the Haitian people...  Jackie 

Working in Haiti is about as far removed from Irvine as a person can get. We have become masters of improvisation...cleaning and treating wounds on grassy slopes, creating sun shades from shower curtains and rigging up triage stations...not to mention the creative methods we have found for transporting our supplies! Though we are tired, we have managed to find the extra energy to keep going...looking forward to sharing our stories with all of you when we return...Sarah G

Getting ready to teach classes tomorrow and visit Mirdage's school

Thursday's clinic

Triage today at our final clinic in Eben Ezer up on the mountain. 

Waiting to see a provider. 

We're finished and ready to get on the bus. Dr. Dan and his crew (Annie, Kaitlyn, and Patrick) were still in surgery. 

Photo of the group this a.m. before our last clinic

Thoughts from today...

Lauren Brashears here! In a nutshell, today was amazing. We have truly fused as a group. We operate and flow as one body. We give grace when there are mistakes, support in challenges, and celebrate successes. Our clinic today was set up in the jungle...literally. If you look at the picture above, the wooden structure held all of our medical providers, OB/GYN, surgeon, and examine table. This doesn't

include the patients, translators, and other members coming and going. My assignment gave me the privilege to not only see most of the patients but also see the medical providers working in such a small space. It was such a beautiful sight looking out and seeing the separate interactions of each group but also the cohesiveness of so many bodies in one room doing such big things. We saw about 250 people by the end of the day-more than the other two days! What a blessing to see how God works through us to do things greater than ourselves. As my heart breaks for so many, it grows with the love of the people and their happiness. 

Ps. Hi mom!

Photos from today in the jungle at Dutty

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Today's triage crew including nurses and translators. 

The Dan and Annie Ng surgery team. Our young team members have been able to assist the providers and have on-the-job training. 

Bags of homemade donated dolls and blankets for our little ones in the clinics. They are so cute!

She has her doll.

Dr. Summer and Denny taking a 5 second break at the triage station.

Surgery!

Dr, Dan, Patrick Cummings and Dr. Bordes.