We need you to fill a team serving with COTN Dominican Republic! The trip is scheduled for February 18 – 27.
Here’s who we need:
-If you are a certified grief/trauma counselor, contact rjackson15@gmail.com.
-If you are skilled in construction, contact MawiPatten@DIVEintoFLOOD.com
-If you are a Creole speaker, contact MawiPatten@DIVEintoFLOOD.com
Just a quick update, we have been in Barahona since arriving to DR. 11 injured children and their families were flown here from Jimani. They will be staying at a COTN clinic, turned overnight hospital for as long as a year. We are trying to provide quality care, as opposed to the quick emergency care initially given. A lot of good is being done for these children and their families, limbs are likely being saved and stability of some sort is being returned to them.
The prayer would now be for our next step. There have been political issues of sorts in Jimani (where many Haitians evacuated to). However, there are too many nurses and doctors to serve the 11 children here. Tomorrow Abby and I with the team from Arizona are leaving to find other places to serve. Pray for God to place those in our path who need the help we can provide. Also pray for safe travels and for the leaders of COTN as they try to place all of the influx of medical help in places where we can be most used.
Love in Him,
Lindsay
Hi Everyone,
Thank so much for all the good wishes and prayers and support. I never felt helpless, hopeless, or defeated. Thanks for donating to Childrens of the Nations too.
After a day and a half of traveling we arrived into Jimani–right on the border of Haiti. We worked out of facility that was being built as an orphanage and medical clinic. Over a course of a few days it had been transformed into a several hundred capacity relief hospital teeming with medical teams from all over the US and world. On the day that we had arrive, word on gotten out that this place had enough electricity and water to take care of patients and about 100+ medical personal on descended onto it adding to the chaos.
Over the next few days, I just plugged in whereever they need help. I found myself in the recovery room/ICU unit of about 50 patients along with 3 other docs and 6 nurses. I changed sheets, moved patients, emptied bedpans, gave antibiotics, cleaned patients, put in IV’s, fed patients–basically I was an intern/RN/ICU doc. One day, I prepared patients to be airlifted out of JImani by naval helicopter by making sure they had all their medications and personal information with them.
There were times where I wanted cry and they were times I was overwhelmed by acts of love and service. There were also times when I did not want to be there but now I think I will go back. The need will be ongoing and drastic for a long time.
I chose a few pictures to send.
1. A girl whose mom had broken arm and leg. She gave her portion of food to another patient. She was so gracious.
2. A Haitian boy who helped us translate into Spanish which then our Spanish translator translated to English. We were trying to airvac the little baby onto the naval hospital ship so she could avoid an amputation. Most of the Haitians spoke only French Creole…which is not the same as high school French.
3. (Taken from the COTN website) Patients lying outside the hospital after an aftershock because they were too scared to go back in.
4. Me– in front of the hospital.
Love,
Christine
Sunday, January 31, all 4 worship gatherings
Participate in our Hygiene Smile Pack drive to resource Children of the Nations’ Haiti Emergency Response. Purchase the following NEW items, and place in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag:
+ 1 toothbrush (packaged)
+ 1 toothpaste (6 oz.)
+ 1 small pack of adhesive bandages (15-20 count)
+ 1 bottle of shampoo (12 oz. in a separate gallon zip-lock bag)
+ 1 comb/brush
+ 1 washcloth
+ 1 hand towel
+ 3 bars of soap
Return items to Flood on Sunday, January 31st, with a $5 donation.
Contact: MawiPatten@DIVEintoFLOOD.com
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate accomplishments and re-commit to serving children in San Diego County. As a grateful partner of The Flood, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) would like to invite you to join us in our January FUNdraising events.
Tuesday, January 26th (4pm-10pm) – Join us at Stone Brewing Company’s World Bistro for an evening of great food and drink. Come dine in the Bistro and 15% of your sales will be donated to BBBS. Location: 1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido 92029.
Thursday, January 29th (5pm-9pm) – Join us at the Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop for “Chow for Charity”. Order up fresh Mexican food and see a real Lucha Libre wrestler! Proceeds from the evening will be donated to BBBS. Location: 1810 W. Washington St, San Diego 92103
Based on updates we received from Children of the Nations team on the ground in DR, these are the immediate needs in Haiti. Read on if you are a Medical Professional, or are able to donate medical supplies.
(1) Donate Supplies
Here are the lists of medical supplies needed urgently:
COTNI – Medication Recommendations
COTNI – Supply Recommendations
You can bring donations to the Flood Office, or mail them directly to the following location.
Use complete address to ensure it goes to COTN Barahona. MFI charges $1.50 per pound for air transport into Barahona – donations are appreciated.
Malou Faublas
Unit 4014 – CTNBH
3170 Airmans Dr
Fort Pierce FL 34946
(772) 462-2395
(2) Go to Haiti
Based on updates we’ve received from COTN’s teams on the ground in Dominican Republic, the immediate need is for the following medical professionals (as of 1/19/10):
Orthopedic Surgeons
Nurses (especially OR)
Trauma Surgeons
Anesthesiologist
If you fit into one of these categories and are available to travel immediately (as early as tomorrow, into next week), please contact MawiPatten@DIVEintoFLOOD.com ASAP, including your availability (ex: “I am able to depart Monday, 1/18 and return Thursday, 1/28”). We will coordinate further details based on your responses.
If you do not fit into one of the categories above, continue visiting the blog for updates on other needs as they arise. There may be a time in the next few days or weeks when trauma/grief counselors or non-medical professionals are needed.
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