These kids, too, love getting their picture taken and the minute anyone walks in with a camera...a slew of "Hey Photo!" is yelled out, despite the fact that none speak english.
The pediatrics ward brings another whole set of challenges. The kids are great at doing therapy, have been dealing with their injuries and amputations in stride and really do so with a smile on their face.
Families really provide most of the routine care for the patients. Rehab, bathing, feeding, play therapy. Today, Dr. Mike brought them stuffed animals, some used as pillows, all brought smiles to the kids faces.
Dr. Mike...we all knew there was a softy in there somewhere!! You have made such a difference in the lives you have touched there!! Way to Go!
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Many of us are closely following your mission through the blog - thank you for keeping up with the postings. I am both proud and inspired by the work you are doing and only wish I could be there with you. I know we are only getting a flavor of what the immense need and conditions are like. We'll look forward to a full description when you return.
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Thanks for all you are doing and for the blog keeping us posted. May God bless you all. Please tell Fred and Randy they and all the rest of you are in our prayers!
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Each one of these children have smiles on their faces!That has to absolutely warm your hearts! Keep up all your wonderful work and stay safe.Can't wait to hear the awesome stories when you all return.
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers everday!!
Steve & Lori Greve
Michelle, Our thoughts & prayers are w/ you & the entire staff. Your sweet Erin will text me w/ any news. What a wonderful, yet, challenging experience. Would like to hear your stories when you return home, safely.
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it is so inspiring thinking of you guys down there helping out those unfortunate people. The way you guys worked up until the time you had to leave was also inspiring. our prayers are with you all. it just goes to show that memorial is a big family who watches out and cares for each and ever one of the doc the nurses, the scrub techs and the support staff. hopefully you will have time to relax and recover after this long ordeal when you come back on wednesday. travel safe and we will see you all when you get back.
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ReplyDeleteSo nice to see the photos, but where is my friend Kyonna???? Praying for your safety and know that you are helping the poor people of Haiti in some small way. Safe travels. See you when you get back!!! Becky M.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying your adventure by following along with this blog. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
ReplyDeletePlease include more pictures of Michelle and Donna if you could.
Hello Team,I just want to say keep up the great work. Thanks Gene Fordyce,RRT,RCP
ReplyDeleteWe are so proud of all of you and the work you are doing. What an extraordinary gift you all are able to give to that community. Your work is inspiring all my friends around the country to try and do their own small part to help Haiti and to think beyond their comfortable, cushy lives. Nate and I are going to see Elton John tonight and to quote him "How wonderful life is that YOU'RE in the world." Sending our love and energy. Keep it up!!
ReplyDeleteJust think of how many lives all of you have saved... We are proud and honored to work with all of you at Memorial. Please be safe on your journey home.
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ReplyDeleteEven though they won, basketball is not the same without you there, Fred.
Thinking of all of you and a special hug for Ann Marie.
Love, MJ
Joey and Staff,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your hard work and sacrifices! All of here in New York are thinking for you and praying for you all!
Auntie Linda, Uncle Romeo, Ron and Liz
Hi Team: Saw a great story on BBC News last night on Crudem where both Dr. Lovejoys were interviewed. Hope you are all having a good Sunday. Thank you for making all of us so proud. Superbowl Time! Carole H.
ReplyDeleteDr. Bodnar commented "I am so proud of my young guys". Thought I would pass that along. Carole H.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to see the smiles on the kids' faces. Think about the incredible impact you are having on their lives! Keep up the great work. We appreciate the opportunity to follow your journey through this blog. Randy, Fred and the rest of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you so much for all you are doing. Im so glad that we can track your progress and efforts. I'm lucky to have such a talented uncle. Thanks!
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It is amazing to see these little children with big smiles despite their circumstances. Thank you so much for all that you are doing over there in Haiti. We are so proud of you. Looking forward for your safe return and life-changing stories to tell. You are all awesome!
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You are doing a fantastic job! They are very lucky to have you there. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
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It's been great sharing your experiences throught the blogs and pictures. We admire all of you for doing such heartbreaking work under difficult conditions. Hang in there, the smiles on the kids faces are a testimony to the good work you are doing. -Jennifer Mellitt
ReplyDeleteWe are proud of your work! Things are fine here. Randy & Terry Ferlic
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