This is a photo of one of Haiti's taxi or transport trucks. The vehicles are usually very full and that is why people are riding on the outside. It is called a tap tap because when you want to get out, you tap on the roof and the driver will stop and let you out.
Many parts of Haiti have not recovered after the earthquake in 2010. This family is living in a vacant lot. The two young girls are doing the dishes after lunch, which consisted of a small amount of rice with beans.
At the guesthouse, Emmanuel greeted us every morning with a smile. He was always very cheerful and cooked some awesome food for us.
After reading Jonah and the Whale, patients could complete a coloring craft project by coloring the whale and then when you flip up the whale, Jonah was inside the whale's stomach.
The children loved playing with the Fisher Price interactive toys.
One of the highlights of this mission was being able to Skype with Saint Mary's School in Berea, Ohio. Students were able to speak with Dr. Hobar, the founder of LEAP,
Dr. Spain, anesthesiologist, and Dr. Cone, fellow plastic surgeon. The students asked lots of great questions. The students were then able to meet a few of the patients. Both the patients and students enjoyed seeing each other and waving, which was followed by laughter.
Dr. Hobar said that Skyping with a class in the U.S. was a first for him. Hopefully we will be able to do this again and get more schools involved!
As part of LEAP'S Lobby outreach, young patients learned about Noah's Ark and then made the ark with the animals inside.
Our young Haitian volunteers assisted with preparing for the days activities by blowing up some beach balls. Aurelie, Jomarlie, Melinda, and Anne will be working throughout the hospital with LEAP members and interpreting for the doctors. They attend Quisquya Christian School in Port -Au- Prince. We want to take a moment to thank them for their assistance.
Aurelie, Jomarlie, Melinda, and Anne will be interpreting for the LEAP medical volunteers at the hospital today. We want to thank them for their help, as this mission would not be possible without the assistance of our in-country volunteers.
This is where LEAP will be performing surgery. This is a 36 bed hospital. We will be doing approximately 10 surgeries per day.
