BLOGGING FROM HAITI
Today we saw about 90 patients in our makeshift clinic. It is a challenge to get through the language barrier and yet another to then attempt to diagnose and treat what they have.
We are flying by the seat of our pants and I pray and hope we can offer some solace and comfort.
I did see a young girl with severe tonsillitis and thank God had the appropriate antibiotic. Another young boy had typhoid fever and malaria and intetinal parasites.
As they left the clinic with a bagful of meds the mom said praise the Lord with a big smile. Such joy and gratefulness despite severe physical deprivation. May some of their spirit rub off on me.
Blessed Mother Teresa who loves the poor, intercede for these souls and ask Jesus to protect and sustain them.
We are flying by the seat of our pants and I pray and hope we can offer some solace and comfort.
I did see a young girl with severe tonsillitis and thank God had the appropriate antibiotic. Another young boy had typhoid fever and malaria and intetinal parasites.
As they left the clinic with a bagful of meds the mom said praise the Lord with a big smile. Such joy and gratefulness despite severe physical deprivation. May some of their spirit rub off on me.
Blessed Mother Teresa who loves the poor, intercede for these souls and ask Jesus to protect and sustain them.
Labels: Mission to Haiti
posted by Russ Rentler, M.D. | 9:44 PM
1 Comments:
Way to be a good steward of the talents (your mind and medical training) you have been given! Be strong, and may it please God to will to bless your missional work!
Peace in Christ,
Thos.
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