Well, I'm sure glad we don't have to go straight back to work - I'm feeling quite shell-shocked today. Because we left most of our stuff in Haiti, some to be donated, and some to eventually be sent back by the Canadian embassy, we had to go shopping for some clothes to wear. I knew Walmart would probably be that last place we'd want to be right after coming home, but off we went. Garn found some great stuff, and he looks good :) but I mostly just wandered around in a daze. I wondered why I was here and not in Haiti - the other nurses that are still there got to go work at a mission hospital near the orphanage - that was what we were so hoping for while we were there, and I sure wish I was with them. However, I know I have to readjust to life back home.
I ended up buying some undies and one t-shirt, and I think I'll be fine til we get home. That brings me up to 3 shirts, already more than many Haitians have. The night "sleeping" at the Canadian embassy didn't do my cold any good, either, which doesn't help my daze any. :) It's now settled quite firmly in my chest, and the way I'm coughing, I might be ready for a chest x-ray and antibiotics by the time I'm home. :) Hopefully a few good nights sleep gets me back on my feet. Also, no more shopping for a while, lol! North America in general has no idea how blessed they are.
For all my friends back home, you'll be interested to know that I had an interview with the Barrhead Leader today! Hopefully I made sense, and they get the facts right. We are eager to spread our story to promote interest and knowledge of the situation down there - people can help more effectively when they have some understanding. Promoting awareness has also been a major motivator for writing this blog! People have made comments about us writing a book, and I noticed there is a way to print out all your blogging into a book - we just might have to do that! Anyways, I think I'm just in a cold-medicine - induced stupor now, and I'm rambling. Hope you all are enjoying the pictures!
3 comments:
Ypu should be proud, proud of yourselves and the difference, perhaps even the smallest difference that you have made in thier lives. You showed them love and compassion when they needed it the very most. You gave them a shoulder to lean on and the strength to get through it all. It takes a very special person to accomplish all of that.
I agree we don't realize how truly blessed that we are in our country. We put too much emphasis on things/objects, and not on people that really matter in our lives.
I also agree that the two of you should write a book, you are both eloquent writers and can write in such a way that you really captivate your audience. I have to say there hasn't been one shift, that I've worked since you left, that there wasn't at LEAST one of us on the computer checking out your blog.
Glad to hear that you are home safe. Enjoy your time at home to unwind and reflect.
We are praying for you as you "re-adjust" knowing that it must be SUPER hard!!!! We pray that the Lord will richly bless you both! You've done and I'm sure will continue to do GREAT work for Him!
Love, Debbie
Michelle....praying that you start to feel better soon...
Love you both!
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