Sarah's humbled and thankful....

As I transition back into my daily life, I find my mind constantly wandering back to my time in Haiti. I wonder if my little patient's seizures have subsided or if the worm medicine has helped the babies' tummy aches. The people of Haiti have made such an impact on my life, and I am so grateful to have had this experience. Someone advised me before the trip to "open your heart up to each and every moment," and that became my goal for this journey. I was humbled when I learned that my patients waited 12 hours in the sweltering heat to be seen. I was saddened when I saw the infections and diseases that were caused by a lack of clean food or water. I was amazed when the children's voices rang throughout the church, singing praises to God, thankful for everything that they had. I can only hope that we touched the lives of the people of Ouanaminthe in a fraction of the way that they
have touched mine.

I am also especially thankful for the team of people that went on this trip. My faith has definitely been strengthened through each member of this team in some way, and I feel so blessed to have spent this time with all of you. I want to especially thank Dr. Tim & Dr. Elizabeth for their constant support and guidance as I attempted to see my own patients and act as a physician. You both were amazing examples and role models of the type of physician I hope to become -- attentive to each and every patient while demonstrating God's love through your work. Thank you to everyone for such a great experience, God Bless! :)