Sweaty & Sleep Deprived – Haiti
Where do I begin? I’m sweaty and sleep deprived but the work is good. I’ve had a 13 hr day yesterday with Fritz in Leogane. Like I said in my last update my networks have been exceeding all of my expectations. Mainly in their organization and persistent work ethic. Coordinating and operating a filter distribution is HARD work and they are not getting paid. They have truly embraced the empowerment aspect of this program.
Yesterday I went to some villages only accessible by a 4 wheel drive up a riverbed. In each mud/stick hut there was our filter systems… Operating perfectly! One mother said that her baby had severe diarrhea and now with the filter, it has stopped. It really is that black and white…. They say the differences in their health are nothing short of extreme.
There has been more civil unrest in PAP. Organized crime is getting more organized… And there are more and more reports of kidnappings and killings. Some aid workers have now been victimized. Which, is unsettling since I have been out in the thick of it almost everyday. I am relying on trust and quick wit… Psychologically, that’s all I have.
About to crack into my trusty Jack Daniels stash. I’m banking on it to make the bags under my eyes feel less heavy.
Signing off cause this update is now making me sweat more….
Jon
Hello Jon, My name is Alex. I must say you have a lot of courage being down there in this country. You don’t know me but I put together the mission trip of January 27th where you met Jennifer and Leilah. Sure would like to speak to you if you get a chance. Shoot me an e-mail let’s chat.
Black Label always washes the problems away.