Jon-David Hawks For the first time, a physical therapist led a wheelchair-bound group class with some of the patients, leading them in stretching and muscle-building activities. Then, in the midst of the very tight and crowded rows of patients, she led them in a race around the tent in their wheelchairs! The jubilance in their spirits and immense joy on their faces beamed “HOPE!” and brought tears to my eyes.
Apr
10
Haiti Team 7 on it’s way tonight to Port au Prince to join Jon-David at the field hospital. Praying for Jonda Hapner-Yengo, Shannon Keeling, Amy Sheets, Farrah Charles, & Don Maragoni. Also thanks to Courtney Clifton & Kadi Gonzalez who are their way back tomorrow after two weeks of service. Thanks everyone!
Apr
08
Jon-David Hawks Great part of the day was sharing Scipture with and disciplining Wilner, a Haitian guy who interprets for us. He pulled me aside and said he wants to grow in his walk with Jesus. So, after my work day I give him a passage which he reads from his girlfriend’s Bible. Then we discuss it the next day! Katie Couric joki…ng with me today doesn’t even come close to this!
Apr
07
God is and has been so faithful. things are really going well down here. i’m heading up the wound care, giving a ton of much needed organization and admin to it, coordinating schedules with surgery, as well as, giving seemingly endless patient care to both inpatient and outpatients. super long days.
I’m working with a physical therapist from texas who specializes in wound care. i’m learning a ton of new techniques and really becoming specialized. great nurses and doctors to work with. the biggest blessing of all and sweetest part of each day is working with, caring for, and loving these haitians.
Not only the patients, but also many workers have become so dear to me, and i’m pretty sure, i to some of them. i want to write so much more, but am dog tired. oh yeah, katie couric will be here tomorow, weds, televising live. look for me 
her film crew was here on saturday and took some footage of me doing wound care.
Apr
04
David Bompart left Port au Prince on Wednesday after more than two months of service with Open Hands. He’ll be landing in Columbus on Sunday after some restful days in south Florida with Nicolle. Thanks for all your sacrifices Bomparts!
Apr
04
Some Haiti Team 6 updates: Joel has three solid re-building project proposals he’s worked on this week– they’re all connected with local Haitian ministries who are trying to care for the rising number of earthquake orphans.
Kadi & Courtney have spent their first week working night shifts in the pediatric tent. Hospital has been understaffed all week & they had very few additional people come in this weekend, so looks to be quite a busy week ahead for everyone. They’re taking a needed day off today. In other news, JD was put in charge of Wound Care for the hospital. Way to go team 6!
Mar
31
I have been back from Haiti for less than 12 hrs. If I could take my family, I’d go back for a year! 
Mar
30
Haiti relief volunteers traveling today: Denise Owens on her way back. JD Hawks on his way down. JD is doing his second tour and will be down in Haiti for 3 weeks.
Mar
28
Joel Grimes got in safely yesterday and is out this morning to assess a construction project at an orphanage run by a local pastor. Kadi Gonzalez & Courtney Clifton head down today & will arrive in Port au Prince tomorrow morning.
Praying safe travels for Greg Lauer who’s on his way back from Haiti today. Thanks for your service Greg!
Mar
26
Haiti Team 6 on it’s way this weekend: Joel Grimes will be assessing construction projects; Courtney Clifton, Kadi Gonzalez, & JD Hawk (who is returning for his 2nd trip!!!) will plug in at the Project Medishare field hospital. David Bompart has finished a two month term and is returning Saturday for a well-deserved rest. Thanks for your service everyone!
