Until September

It has been almost a week since the July team has returned from Haiti. As we are getting back into our daily routines in the US, each one of us is heavily reflecting on our time in Haiti and the patients that we cared for.  Our team saw 2463 patients in the two weeks we were there; our youngest patient was a newborn and our oldest was an 89 year old gentleman!      
 
Whether you go only once to Haiti, or if you are lucky enough to go more than once, Haiti will always be a part of you. It is a country with many problems and needs, but it is also a beautiful country with compassionate people who welcome you with open arms.  Our Haitian patients are a reminder why we got into health care and why we volunteer to help others.  As Nixon stated in an earlier entry, we are “all ONE people.”  Until our volunteer colleagues return in September, our thoughts and prayers will be with Haiti and our patients for continued health and peace.
 
Sue Behrens, Team Leader July 09