Every good thing must come to an end. Today we had our last medical clinic of the week and of our trip. But before I continue, please read sister Sandra's personal view of the trip - her first trip to Haiti.
I have been an emergency room nurse for 22 years. When my pastor Rev. Tom Walsh spoke in church about a medical mission trip and anyone who was a nurse, doctor, or construction worker please see him after church. Not knowing why, I found myself picking up an application. In the coming weeks I prayed for guidance, strength, and understanding, as in 2nd Timothy 1:7 "for God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind." Through faith and love of Jesus I found, I received love, joy, caring, and compassion from people who have a spiritual beauty that filled my heart.
I was honored to serve on the BEM medical team, and I will be back! I honor and give all the praise to the one and only Jesus, my Lord and Savior.
For many of us this was an eye-opening, truly life-changing experience. For half of the team, Haiti was a first time experience. They will forever remember the resiliency of the people, the flood that took lives and washed away their gardens, as well as their love for God. Our week was wonderful, we held 4 medical clinics instead of 5 and we saw or treated over six hundred people.
Sunday after church we went to the Les Cayes Airport to meet an unexpected airplane that came from Florida with medical supplies for the Les Cayes Hospital as well as some things for the HELO orphanage. Tuesday morning before we began with our last clinic we had a supplies delivery at the hospital with local radio and TV stations present. The team morale is extremely high and healthy and we are glad to be here serving the people. We know many are praying for us and we know we would not be as successful if it wasn't for your prayers.
We are now on our way to the airport and we expect to land tonight at JFK at about 12:25am.
God bless you all and again thank you so very much for your much needed support.
With the medical team in Haiti, your voice and eyes,
