Sonogram

 Denise Hinatsu and our Deacon Peter

Arnie Teppo, Denise and Doctor Cynthia

Denise Hinatsu flew in yesterday and arrived at 9:30 last evening.  She's from western Canada and came to help us set up our new digital x-ray machine and sonogram.  She'll be with us for three weeks to help train technicians.  Denise has over 40 years experience in this field and frequently works in isolated Arctic clinics/hospitals.  The weather is a bit different here.

Deacon Peter and Arnie were gracious enough to help test out the sonogram machine and it works perfectly.  This will definitely improve the level of healthcare we provide.

Top Rated Nonprofit

Thank you to all who helped to make Free the Kids a top rated Nonprofit. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Recovery

Dear friends,
Thank you for all the emails and calls of support regarding the storm that hit us hard and then hit the US eastern seaboard with unbelievable devastation.  We suffered no loss of life or limb and we thank God for this.  One of our buildings lost its roof and there was much flooding.  That damaged our farm, our gardens and felled many trees.  The children, staff and I are praying for all those who are still victims of the storm.
With gratitude for your support.
Father Marc

# 4 Dome Home

 The fourth dome home goes up (on the right).

Here's a close-up.  See the rebar supporting the structure?  We have two sizes for the domes and we're thinking of using mostly the larger one as it lends itself to lots of options.

Work with what you've got

Was walking by the construction site and saw this.  We usually use screens which we make ourselves to filter out the rocks from the sand that we use to make mortar.  The screen was damaged so Raymond picked up an old fan cover and continued working.  Way to go, Raymond.

Opening day of school

Yesterday was the first day of school here in Haiti.  What a wild day here as children of every size and shape arrived to start the new academic year.  Old friends were found.  New friends were made.  Crying could be heard from the pre-school as first-timers were left by mothers.  Have photos but the internet is not cooperating.  

Vocational School Graduation

Of all the photos taken at Sunday's Graduation ceremony this is the only one I could upload due to the very limited bandwidth here.  Grrr!  The graduates were extremely proud to receive their diplomas as family and friends watched.  This is our third vocational school graduation and Deacon Peter Faford was honored by the class even though he won't be here until tomorrow.  Each year the students choose someone who has been an inspiration to them and they chose Peter.  Good choice!