Team Haitian Sensation: Day 3: Second Orphanage

Orphanage #2: 50-60 children

Description: Orphanage for children who were left alone after the earthquake.This orphanage differed from the first one we visited. The kids here were primarily healthy individuals or had no major disabilities.

Team 1

Patrick
Lindsey
Cassie
Lindsay
Melanie
Jessica
Jordan

Reflection: This day was filled with nothing but smiles. We danced, we played, and shared countless giggles. We passed out toys and candy. The children loved wearing our sunglasses and hats and it was all over when they figured out how to use the camera on our phones. We all ended up with a number of surprise pictures to go through at the end of our day. They were truly too cute to handle.

As a team, we completed over 50 exams on the children and their staff. We also toured their orphanage, assed their needs and handed out supplies and donations. Once again, we were in awe at the care that was provided for these children. Not only were the kids clean and healthy but they were also extremely well mannered and educated. Many of them are currently in the process of learning how to speak english. There was a 15 year old boy that had taught himself how to speak english in only a few short years by listening to American broadcast and by studying his textbooks. He simply blew us away. His english was nearly as good as ours!
This orphanage may not have had a lot space, but they were nothing but loved and cared for. It shows in their smiles, their laughs, and in their ability to embrace us with open arms. A lot of hearts were melted on this day.

Here are some images of our favorite moments spent at the orphanage!