Medical Clinic
Here is where I spent most of my time while in Haiti - indoors, under a fan, listening to a list of aliments. I was constantly reminded of all the convinces I have at my disposal. When I get a cold, I go the drugstore for cold medicine. When I have headache or toothache I reach for my tylenol. When I can't sleep in the heat I get fan, fresh water, or possibly turn on the air conditioning. I rarely worry if the little scratch I get will eventually become infected because I have a band-aide. However, for the Haitians who came to our clinic these were minor alinements that had major implications because of the basic lack of medicines and supplies.
One of our translators told me this, "Haitian people simply exist, they don't live. But when you and the doctor come they have a chance to live. Even if it is just for a little." WOW ... I still see the faces of many of those who stepped into my room. I pray that the antibiotics and pain meds offer healing and relief so that they might live to know who Jesus is.
"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward." Matthew 10:42
posted by Laura Wilson @ 5:29:00 PM
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