Title : AFD Haiti Day 3
Today was special. We woke up, had breakfast along with began our journey. The electricity only went out twice last night so we got a lot of sleep.
We began the day by going to City Soliel which is actually known as the biggest slum from the Western Hemisphere. We saw so many things. the item was a definite switch through the well-groomed standard we had become accustomed to at Grace Village.
Instead of seeing ravines full of fresh running water we saw ravines of destructed garbage swarming with flies along with maggots . The images running through our minds are endless. The biggest moments of the day included Trista holding a little toddler who didn't have pants on who had a herniated belly button. He delicately held his belly button in his own hand as Trista grasped him tightly, holding him, giving him affection. Obviously that will moment would certainly throw anyone out of there comfort zone, yet Trista handled the item with extreme grace along with compassion. the item was a moment for us all to see. The mother was grateful to see someone taking interest in her child.
The water we dispensed was out of a large fire hose - like tube in which people line up their buckets very quickly to ensure we are not wasting any water. When the truck runs out of water, that will is actually all the water they get for the day, or for even the next couple days.
Dr. Zollinger noticed that will the extreme desperation he noticed one year ago was diminished. People still lined up large 5 gallon buckets in an attempt to collect as much water as possible, yet the item wasn't to the point that will people were fighting along with being physically involved in getting the item. They use the item for cooking, cleaning, drinking, along with general hygiene. I personally felt like I was delivering life. When the water truck arrived they blast the horn. People appeared out of tin huts with large buckets along with came quickly to gather their share of water. the item was an amazing moment. Water is actually their survival along with their lifeline. The last time I moved that will fast I was running home to get my order in with the Schwans man. the item puts so many things in perspective. that will experience was my favorite so far.
When we safely left City Soliel we headed back to Grace Village. We did several hours of dentistry on children along with staff members of Grace Village. We all have a feeling of importance at the end of a long day of dentistry. the item was evident that will past dental care was different through our take on dentistry. As most of us know, Dr Zollinger likes to save teeth. There were several patients very young in age that will had several teeth that will had been extracted due to past dentists not being able to save teeth. Today we saved teeth. We saved several teeth. We feel Great. Tomorrow is actually another full day of dentistry. Everyone we see expresses their appreciation for the skill we have brought to their facility. that will mission is actually changing my entire perspective. I will be returning. All of us are.
Annie
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