FIU Project Hope

FIU Project Hope
2011 El Salvador

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Today was our second day out onshore (MEDCAP). To go onshore we had to navigate the swells and go onboard a hospitality boat waiting to take us onshore. It was once again an indescrible experience. We thankfully made it onshore safely (only a camelback fell in the water... it was rescued very quickly). We made it shore, and arrived at Escuela Humberto Mendez after a bus ride. . The students were sad we took over their school for a week (not really). In total 544 patients (in different specialities) were seen today. The temperature with the heat index was 106F. HYDRATE was the word of the day. The return trip was uneventful(very thankful again). It was the quickest offloading of people I've seen so far. It was probably due to fact I was in a boat full of military personnel that jumped of the boat like little bunny rabbits (I don't think they will like that comparison). It was a bit difficult to take the patients to shore (especially after surgery) due to the Helos not flying today and the high swells. My hats off to the crew of the Comfort to safely take the patients to shore.

3 comments:

  1. Hi Luz & Nicole! Glad both of you are doing well. I enjoyed reading your posts. Thanks for taking the time. Keep safe and keep posting. We miss you! :)

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  2. Hi Luz! Love your posts so far! You and Nicole are our heros, keep up the good work and keep the posts coming! Miss you both!

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  3. I've been following your post and I have to say you keep that great positive spirit that is so important in humanitary missions. Have to say I'm extremely proud of you and very happy to know God calls the right people to reach out to the ones that need it the most.

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