Fritzner Phanor

Fritzner has been with me from day one in Camp-Perrin. He has finished school and works in our clinic doing odd jobs. His dream is to become a laboratory technician. A school out of Port-au-Prince has just opened an annex here in town and is offering courses leading to a Certificate in Laboratory Technology. This is his dream but our funds are inadequate. This is a two year program and it will cost a total of $1,750 US. It would be great for him personally and good for us as he would be able to do our lab work for the children. Do any of you know someone in the medical field who would like to sponsor Fritz? Our goal is to help young people to become independent. Fritz has proven his dedication to the health care of his younger Espwa brothers and sisters. Email either Dee at dee@theoswork.org or Jack at jhrtheoswork@aol.com if you are interested in helping Fritzner's dream come true. God bless.

Father's House

Earth brick wall on south side of the house

West side of concrete block

The house is going up fast. It is being built with both earth bricks and cement blocks. The earth bricks provide better insulation from the hot sun and the blocks are sturdier to support the windows and roof. It is situated in between the southern and northern neighborhoods and on the highest point of the property. Thanks to Thomas Cracchiolo who is making this possible.

USAID visit

Paul Tuebner, USAID Director in Port-au-Prince, came by for a surprise visit. He came bearing gifts, too. That's Paul on the left and Bertin Meance of the local Catholic Relief Service. Paul was in the area dedicating a new ambulance-boat for Ile-a-Vache.

Prison medical visit

Wil, prisoner, Dr. Cynthia and prison guard.

Dr. Cynthia and two of her medical team visited the local prison this morning. Too bad Dr. Drew wasn't here as they certainly could have benefited from a consult with a dermatologist. It was a first for us and very appreciated by the prison authorities. We hope to make this a regular part of all future medical missions.

Foragers

Was at the north end of the property Saturday morning and saw these six, friendly foragers. They are the neighbors' kids and all attend our school. The one on the far left and the kid with the yellow shirt have sweet potatoes in the fold of their shirts. They followed our tractor as it plowed over a field for a new crop and picked up the potatoes that had been left behind.
A good friend of ours, John Luongo, brought this verse to my attention:
"When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not go over it again; it shall be for the alien, the orphan and the widow." Deut 24:21
Thanks, J.L.

New and old friends

Amanda and our Dokte Cynthia. Amanda is volunteering for six months and Cynthia is our Medical Director.

Mackenson and Paige. Mac is now our Arts and Crafts Coordinator and Paige watches over the whole thing.

Meet the fodders

Father Charlie, Father Austin from Florida and me.