At some point tomorrow six of us will be headed to Fort Lauderdale where we'll meet Sunday morning around 10am to begin the security check prior to boarding the 30 passenger Florida Coastal Airways plane for Cap-Haitien, Haiti.
Dorothy reported that "people" spent the day at her house packing 15large boxes with shoes, clothing and medical supplies to be shipped soon. She has secured a ticket for her trip on MFI for Feb. 23rd...can't go before that, "doctor's orders."
I tried no less than 15 times to reach Linda today just in case they need some last minute items and/or funds but no luck getting through. Several of you have called to wish us well and your calls are deeply appreciated.
Looking at my duffel bag through the eyes of a TSA employee one would not be able to guess what plans could evolve other than sinister ones. One 1500watt inverter weighing 16#s, a 12" tile, 3 bundles of 1/8" steel cable, cable clamps, turnbuckles, dry wall screws, washers, an extremely varied selection of medical supplies, CDs to give as gifts, 100 photos of children from our previous trip, balloons for making balloon animals, electrical fixtures, one pair of crocs, jar of peanut butter, granola bars, TP, towel, 2 each of shorts, Ts, shirts and underwear. There's more but you get the idea and it's 2#s under the 50# limit.
There's no way to predict IF or when we'll be able to continue this blog but the effort will be made. Until then, thanks again for making this team feel part of something far greater than the seven individual volunteers.
Staton
4 comments:
Staton, Thanks again for the updates. The entire team remains in our prayers. I am sure your work will be appreciated.
Haiti Team,
Wishing you safe travels and keeping you & all of Haitians in our prayers. Staton, thank you for all the information you are posting. This post really touched me when you were taking your duffle bag inventory. When most go on their travels, a duffel bag is quite different from one that you packed. It brought tears to my eyes to see that most of the items are for other people's needs. It really makes you think of what's really important. The work the team does is incredible! Thank You to all of you.
Thanks Staton. Best wishes for a safe and successful trip to all of you! I pray that you are able to complete your solar project to provide much needed power to the clinic. Please give my mom a big hug from Maddie and I.
Greetings Sybil from Starvation Lake friends. We are so proud of the efforts of you and the team and have you in our prayers. Barbara and Don
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