Day three

Community Mission for Hope

Once again we head to the tent cities which prove to be a challenge due to all the congestion on the road; it is easy to see why the clean-up effort goes so slow because the heavy equipment is hindered by all the traffic. We observe construction loaders trying to load debris but unable to do so because of the massive traffic problem. We finally do make it to one of the tent cities where we talk and visit with several families. One grandmother discussed how she has lost everything and her only possession was the dress she wore and a piece of cardboard for a bed. We learn that there was no longer any distribution of food and water. When I offered the children a few of my peanut better nabs they were very polite in taking one a piece. When I asked one young girl what she looked for in the future she replied:”Hope” she said while there is life there is hope. It’s hard to imagine what is in their mind after all of this tragedy. They seem to appreciate Dr Raymond taking the time to discuss with them their health problems. I think everybody had some sort of health issue. There seems to be a breakdown in getting the supplies shipped to this country in the hands of those that is was intended for. We did visit one location and observe supplies that were badly needed but still undelivered after at least three months. This should be unacceptable by those charged to see that these items are put in the hands of those they were intended for.

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