Hands of Light in Action
~Assisting People In Need~
Destruction Still Apparent Throughout Haiti
Aug 21st
This photo was taken last weekend on our way from Fond Parisien to Jacmel (a beach). It is an example of the destruction that is still evident in Haiti 7 months after the earthquake. Even though we enjoyed our weekend at the beach, there were constant reminders of the devestation surrounding us. The beach area we traveled to (Jacmel) was also significantly damaged by the earthquake. Tent cities were scattered around and many of buildings were destroyed. There is so much crumbled building…I wish we could grind it all up and use it to rebuild. We did find a hotel and a lovely beach area to enjoy. Haiti is a beautiful country!
HOLIA Volunteers Interviewed in Elon Magazine
Aug 20th
Hands of Light in Action volunteers, Jen Roberts and Tiffani Bacon are interviewed on pages 12 and 13 of Elon Magazine. Again great articles!
http://issuu.com/elonuniversity/docs/moe_summer_2010/14?mode=a_p
Precipitation, Pageantry & Phase 1 of Village Construction
Aug 20th
HOLIA volunteer Dustin & Sherry from Love A Child report on recent weather handling, a community event and the excitement of near completion of the first phase of 50 Miracle Village houses which will be provided to people with amputations. The families will paint, or help paint, their own houses. Land is already begun to be cleared for Phase Two.
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E-net! – Summer 2010: ‘I would return to Haiti in a heartbeat’
Aug 20th
HOLIA volunteer, Jen Roberts, was interviewed and HERE IS A LINK to the article…. Great job, Jen!
GREAT NEWS FROM LOVE A CHILD
Aug 18th
“Nelio, our Haitian director, just told me the Haitian Government will donate a large piece of land to us! It is between us and Ganthier. We can build a huge Haitian market…it will provide jobs for thousands of earthquake victims. There is enough land to build more houses! So much good news, I can hardly stand it!
Welcome, Diana & Frank & Mallory & Marissa & soon Dustin!
Aug 17th
Diana, PT, and Frank from CA have arrived safely! Diana will be working at the PT clinic, and Frank will be performing several non-medical duties, such as building the new Miracle Village homes and working at the Love A Child distribution center warehouse (assisting orphanages, schools & clinics all over Haiti).
Mallory, returning PT student, and Marissa, PT student, both from the big state of Texas are arriving at this moment. Third-time volunteer Dustin’s plane was delayed, so he will be arriving tomorrow early AM.
Going back for trip #3!
Aug 15th
I’m heading back to Haiti! For anyone that I haven’t told personally yet, I’ve decided to postpone the education a bit & return to the rewarding experience of a lifetime assisting those in need in Fond Parisien.
I’ll be back starting Aug 28 until the end date in Oct. I cordially invite any & all who are interested to get in touch about joining us!
Beach for Betsy, New Opportunity for Carol and Bon Voyage to Mat & Lorin!
Aug 14th
Betsy is off to Jacmel for much deserved rest and relaxation!
Carol (Hand Specialist, OT) has moved on to Adventist Hospital to accomplish her goal to splint as many hands and elbows as are needed.
After over a month of volunteering at the PT clinic and providing mental health services, Mathieu and Lorin are leaving tomorrow to do some touring in the D.R!
Sports Uniforms for Camp Hope / Miracle Village — PLEASE HELP!
Aug 13th
Well, it is official. What Miracle Village wants on ALL their uniforms for soccer, basketball and volleyball. On the front of the shirt, they want “Kan L’Espwa” and on the back with their number, they want “Nou Pa 2!”
I NEED HELP MAKING THIS WISH OF ALL THESE UNIFORMS COME TRUE! Anybody that can help me with this, please step up! You will be the HERO of the camp!
Farewell, Jana & Mackenzie!
Aug 13th
Jana and Mackenzie have transitioned to their next phase here in Haiti; they have gone to the Haitian Christian Mission to spend a couple of days working in the clinic Jana worked in previously.
Thank you, Jana and Mackenzie, for all of your hard work and love! We will miss you greatly!!
What makes you come alive?
Aug 12th
”Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman
Sherry’s Journal at LoveAChild.com
Aug 11th
Go read today’s posting on Sherry’s Journal at www.loveachild.com:
August 10 and 11, 2010 – The Road to Recovery…
Sherry posted pictures of the Camp Hope PT tent & volunteers, and she wrote a very nice article about our work! Thank you, Sherry!
Welcome, Carol!
Aug 11th
Carol, Hand Specialist OT from Georgia, has arrived safely and found Frantz, the driver! They are heading to the camp. Welcome, Carol!
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