The dental team: Phil Caldwell, Sherye Fairbanks and a Haitian dental student The children at St Vincents have not had regular dental care since the earthquake in 2010. The dental clinic and facilities were destroyed in the earthquake and have … Read More
5 Things I Take for Granted at Home in Memphis Clean, drinkable water right out of the tap. Not having to go to the water cooler to brush my teeth. Showers at any temperature I like, with enough water pressure … Read More
Today was a typical day in the clinic. I will attempt to describe exactly what that means in Haiti at St Vincents. The teachers bring the kids down to the clinic by class, which means we get 10-15 deaf kids … Read More
Our huge team of 18 managed today to see 51 patients in the medical clinic and 12 dental patients. Dr Phil Caldwell was somehow able to organize the use of a private dental clinic, invite several dental students and a … Read More
The WIFI is not working today so the blog post will be brief since it has to be retyped from text on a phone. “18 team members and all suitcases from six states arrived safely in PAP. Met at airport … Read More
This is my last hello from Haiti. I am ready to come home!! Sam and two of his friends came today and we finished up everything except for a few little things that Monty can do on Saturday and Monday. … Read More
Bonjou, Today Sam was unable to come, so we did what we could and will hopefully finish tomorrow when Sam should be there. We built the grow bed that holds the plants and got it set up. We went to … Read More
Bonjou! It’s Tuesday in the evening. We made a push today and the short picket fence and the gate went up. YEA! Monty, Tess and some of the boys put together the frame for the grow bed. Yea! Yea! Sam will … Read More
Bon jou my dear friends, Still busy and making headway toward the garden. We were off to St. Vincent’s at 8 a.m. this Monday morning. This is Brittany’s last day here. She flies home to go to work tomorrow. We will really miss her … Read More
Bon jou! I’m the first one awake again–pigs are back to greet me! Saturday was a most interesting day. We walked 3 times to the garden site and back to the school. For safety we always travel in groups and … Read More