Our Network partnered with Haiti Hospital Appeal and Haiti Marycare's Jacquesyl clinic to host a new group from a community hospital in northeast Florida. The team consisted of a family practice doctor, nurses, other ancillary personnel from the hospital, administration, and the hospital Chaplain (Florida Hospital is a hospital which is a mission of the Seventh Day Adventist church). Here are notes from some of the team members:
From our COO—Eumee :
It was amazing to meet the three young missionaries doing the work for God at Haiti Hospital Appeal…and they are so happy about serving too. I realized that a little from us can stretch to reach many people in Haiti. I hope many more healthcare professionals can take the opportunity to volunteer at HHA and be reconnected to "WHY" we came into healthcare in the first place. We often forget that being in the healthcare is a calling. This trip definitely reminded me of that.
Thank you for many blessings this trip awarded me!
From Cassie—Nurse Anesthetist
Thank you very much for the opportunity to join with you guys on the Haiti mission. I really appreciate that you all welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like part of your family. I've never felt so welcome in a group like that before. I was happy to be back home, but part of me wished I had more days to spend with you. I was looking forward to helping the needy children and the sick patients, I'm happy yet surprised to say that this mission did more for me than I expected. The group’s A.M. devotions nourish me spiritually and brought me closer to God. I can honestly say I was not expecting that. Thank you for making me feel blessed and replenishing my spiritual soul.
I'm looking forward to the next mission.
Gracefully yours
From Madeline—ICU RN
One should never let fear, finances, intimidation or other people's opinions get on the way when it's time for action doing GOD's works in caring for others less fortunate. Everything is possible with GOD. He clears the path in a way no one else can Dr. Kaplan and his team’s service is a beautiful seed that started this garden…so as more seeds fall into this garden, more will blossom…all for good. This is just to say that collectively we can decrease pain, hunger, and suffering in this world if we try. Thanks to all the people who have made a difference in the life of my Haitian brothers.
From Yves—Hospice Aid
I want to begin with a quote from Louisa May Alcott: "Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow them." It has always been a dream of mine to be part of a group to help make a difference, and when I was presented with an opportunity to go back to my homeland and help, I realize that God had been listening to the prayers of my heart all along. So thank you to you Dr. Kaplan, and everyone else who made this trip possible. This trip was like being amongst family because of the love and respect we had for each other. It was truly a blessing working with all of you guys.
From Robert—Chaplain
“It is better to give than to receive” This is truth. I am so thankful to have been a part of this team…I simply can’t express that enough. My soul needed this trip. Yes, we served others on this trip…Yes, we gave of our time, money, etc... But we all received so much more. Thank you Dr. Kaplan and all at Cap Health Network. You do great work! It was so easy to work with you in the planning of this trip. I always felt safe and comfortable knowing that I was placing our team in your caring and competent hands. May God bless you…thank you!
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