June 10, 2010:
Hello my friends. On our third day in Haiti our team treated over 60 people among the 1,500 who were displaced and who are still living in a tent camp. This camp was set up on the grounds adjoining a Catholic mission after the earthquake: Matthew 25 House. "What you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, you do for me." This area used to be a soccer field and sister Mary, the director of the mission, wants it back so badly for the children.
Much help is needed here, especially educators and vocational trainers, to help rebuild the homes, the jobs and the lives of the 1,500 Haitians who live on the soccer field. It's been five months now since the earthquake, and there is tremendous need for the whole country.
Much love to you all for making this trip possible. The Haitian people so appreciate the presence of the volunteers and the outpouring of support. I feel that I am the one being gifted by being here.
Thank you for checking in to see what is happening here and how your kind donations are doing so much good.
It's time to rest for the night.
Much love and sleep well,
Laurence
I continue to accept your loving donations. To see the fundraising thermometer progress, you can visit my Haiti Relief effort page. You can also donate from that page.
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How wonderful it must be for you to meet the needs you have come to serve. Taking on each person that you can touch must be opening your heart many times that number. Wishing well. Some said to me yesterday even if the need is overwhelming for you what you, Laurence, can do is amazing. Sending thoughts of protection and love.
ReplyDeleteDear Laurence,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to inform us of what you are doing and the conditions and situations that exist in Haiti --- 5 months after the earthquake. How overwhelming it must be to see such enormous need --- but how amazing that you are there to help --- you and the others on the Acupuncturists Without Borders Team are making a difference. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you love and positive energy. Elizabeth