Haiti - Day 1 In The Books

Our first full day of dental care was a long one.  We started out by hauling a mobile dental clinic, including a van packed full of equipment.  We even encountered military road blocks full with machine guns due to a presidential election.  We were nice and allowed to pass, but you sure don't see that in Franktown, Colorado everyday.

Every hour presents a situation we didn't anticipate, and yet with a deep breath and quick prayer they seem to be resolved.  It's taken being here physically to be able to comprehend the need here, for health and dental care and beyond.  There is so much need here.

The Haitians are worth the effort.

Bags of coal used in fire pits throughout the city.  Most families use it to cook each night.

Food pick-up for Believe in Haiti's feeding program for the children of St. Roch.  Food comes from organizations like Feed My Starving Children, LDS Foundation, and Nu Skin Corporation.

Haiti is only a ONE hour and 36 MINUTE flight from Miami.  That means that you are in a country with over 300,000 CHILD SLAVES but in an hour and a half you are back in a country where we don’t even realize what’s going on with our next door neighbor.

How can YOU help?

• READ Megan's book, Miracle on Voodoo Mountain with an open heart.  Be open to how you can get involved based on what you read.
• School can change a child's life!  You can sponsor a child for school for a year, which helps ensure that they don't get drawn into childhood slavery.  Check out Believe In Haiti (founded by Whitney and Justin Henwood of Parker, Colorado) for a practical way to help.  
• Support Plan International - Haiti financially with their efforts in Haiti.
• Support Megan's ministry:  Respire Haiti