I'm having technical difficulties it seems, as I'm redoing this post that I managed to jettison off into outer space. . .of course, it gives me a change to be less wordy!
The prior post contains pictures that were supposed to come AFTER this one. . .great pictures, but it's like having dessert then ordering a steak. . .
The eye team had a long day again today, coming back to the guesthouse after 5 surgeries and 50 consultations. Surgical patients are awake during the procedure and receiving instruction from Dr. Scott as to what's next, etc., since we're talking sharp instruments and eyes. . .even with the best English-to-Creole translators we're talking some "satellite delay". . .yikes. . .although thumbs up so far! Scott isn't turning away anybody, which makes for the long days. . but they have walked miles to see him.
As for "something old", we made another visit to the Good Samaritan Old Folks Home today, to install the window curtains (a bright yellow gingham, as if I have any idea what that means. .). . which we did with the means available.. . .masonry nails and hard wire strung between! I'm sure we heard the Hallelujah Chorus in Creole when every elder stateswoman and statesman had some privacy over their cinder block-based open windows. . not to mention "clean and colorful". The plumbers did what they promised to do and there are now 3 toilets that flush, 2 sinks that run, and 2 showers that spray (sounds like 12 Days of Christmas. .and it was, to them, a "gift" of sorts). .and a couple of ladies enjoyed the new shower while we were there, right off the courtyard, or so I'm told.
This place needs some kind of visiting nurse program as presently they get seen as often as we visit, which is once a year. Some of the pictures in the prior post are from Good Sam. . they are lovely, grateful folks who so much enjoyed the attention, care and the chance to primp and pose for Roland's excellent camera work.
As for "something new", Head Nurse Dorismund was in full swing with her malnourished newborne program. . .3 sections of mothers. . .expectant, with a malnourished newborne, and in normal neo-natal care. . .numbering 250 or so gather at the clinic, under the gazebo, for instruction/physical assessment/and distribution of blankets (courtesy of FUMC seamstresses!), medication and nutrition. The program costs $500 per session, and the generosity of UMW will make two sessions possible, but on display is a thoughtful and impactful program that is going to give at 250 Haitian newbornes a leg up on life as compared to prior generations.
"There, I've said it again. . ."
Night all, John Smith
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