First Day

With the roosters crowing, our team was up and atem at 4 am. With a day full of traveling under our belts complete with delightful delays and airplane peanuts we were ready to get our hands dirty. The truck was loaded down with medical supplies as we made our trip up the 2,100 foot mountain, however, we were on foot. On our trip to the top, physical exhaustion was a reality and it took all we had to reach our destination. The Haitian culture was showcased beautifully as our interpreters encouraged and physically supported us. They sacrificed their own strength in order to help us recognize our own.

Upon reaching our destination, we were met by hundreds of beautiful natives eagerly awaiting our arrival. When we made our way to the church, it was obvious that the village knew we were able to offer them medical services they would never receive otherwise. We hit the ground running and saw over 200 people by the end of the day. The moment we opened, there was a line stretching around the building to be treated for anything from fungal infections to hypertension. It was such a blessing for our team to be able to simply dress a wound or give a common US medication that would change someone's life. Our team was so greatly humbled by the amount of gratitude expressed by the village and it made climbing the mountain worth every moment.

We are looking forward to the rest of the week and the unique experiences it will bring.

Jade Campbell and Sarah Whisman