What an incredible day!
Today was extremely busy. We had 11 Elders join us today at Fleri in Titanyen. Fleri is a bakery and restaurant in the village of Titanyen. It is a great meeting location for our Elder parties and gatherings.
Today we saw Felice, Charite, Flerisciane, Charlitude, Marie Pierre, Elithane, Vergilie, Telicia, Vergilie, Fidelcia, and Dieufort.
Today Jd and Joy completed nursing and physical therapy assessments. I had help with social history updates from Melanie, Melissa, Katie, and Tracey. The Elders worked on making name cards and greeting cards with the help of Katie, Don, Melanie, and Tracey. Melissa was a rockstar washing hands and feet, giving massages and painting nails. Don laminated name cards for the Elders to take home so they could practice writing their names. We had a "sensory table" that was a big hit! The Elders especially loved the play dough and some slime that my sweet neighbor, Addie, made. We had pate, sugar pastries, and spaghetti lunch for everyone and the Elders had bread and goodies to take home.
Even though we are exhausted, it doesn't even compare to the exhausting life our precious Elders live. Most live in tin shanties or small wood structures. There is no electricity, no air conditioning, sometimes no windows... They are incredibly HOT! They don't ask for much and they work so hard just to maintain life.
We listened to their stories, we heard how they are feeling, we asked what they wanted us to know. 100% of our Elders asked for prayer for their health before anything else. They did not want to list their needs, they said God knows and he will provide.
We looked at a few homes today that are in need of repairs. One of our Elders had a recent fire and has damage to her home. She also lost some storage bins and clothing.
I have to say, this team is simply awesome! Everyone looks around to see what is needed and they are not afraid to jump in to help. We are all "doers" and very little direction is needed. This is not an easy week, it is very busy and very hot. I am so blessed they all wanted to be here.
Our friend and final team member, Kathy, arrived to Haiti today. She will spend a couple days with us as well and this makes our hearts so happy!
Love - Marni
