ORR Team 2 - Day 1

Our first day in Port Au Prince was very productive. In the morning we split into two groups, one going to do a medical clinic and the other preparing food rations for distribution. I was on the medical team as a “Pharmicist” helping package and distribute meds. In a few hours we saw about 200 people mostly with GI and skin issues. In the afternoon we took badly needed time to inventory and organize our medical supplies and catch our bearings a bit.
A few thoughts so far, I love the Haitian people. They are such warm, selfless and resilient people in face of such hardship. It was a blessing to meet two young Haitian pastors. Both are struggling to meet the needs of their congregation and both expressed the love from God they felt by our presence. As I expected I feel like they are challenging and blessing me more than I am them! As far as the situation on the ground it is still very hard. We have a large tent city as our neighbor and people are still struggling to find food and water just to survive. Please pray that logistics would work out for better food distribution.
There are lots of bright spots. Today one of our translators named Smith reunited with his mom for the first time since the quake. He is a grown man and she still asked him to sit in her lap! It was such a joy to witness.
Tomorrow we will head out and do more medical clinics and remain flexible to the needs of the moments. Thanks for all your support and prayers. Keep em’ coming!


Elliot Johnson

Me as a Pharmacist! Lookin’ the part….:)