Tuesday we went with a red cross member, Raph, down to Dangriga for the day. It was a fun road trip down the hummingbird highway and we were able to get a glimpse of what's going on down there. Raph is directing a radio program for the Red Cross about HIV/AIDS. He has much experience in broadcasting and many connections throughout Belize!
Here's a picture of me and Bonnie - the cutest little 2 year old girl from Hopkins. We asked her mom if we could take a picture of her...she said yes. After Tammy took a few pictures, I showed bonnie herself on the digital camera. She was enthralled! She couldn't get close enough to me -- kept rubbing her arms all over mine and burrying her head into my side. I think it was my blue eyes. She is one of the first little kids I've had much interaction with here and I loved it!
Yesterday (thursday) we gave our first presentation with the red cross. They were training a new group of National intervention team members (NIT's). We were asked on Wednesday afternoon to present the powerpoint Thursday morning at 8:30. It was on "Health in Disasters". Jennifer, Tammy, and myself split up the material and also created some scenarios for small group activity. The presentation/small group time lasted between an hour and a half/ two hours and it went very well....considering it wasn't our own material and none of us have ever been healthcare responders in a disaster. Next week we will be presenting HIV/AIDS material to a local highschool. There is a chance that towards the end of the week, we will be heading down to Punta Gorda (far south) to do some basic health education with more rural villages. I'll keep you posted!!
This weekend we will be out on Caye Caulker w/ my professor for some seminar time and relaxing. Hope all is well with everyone and happy Friday!!
Here is a link to some new pictures...
4 comments:
Hi Shavonne -
Good to know things haven't changed, that you still have that mysterious "something" that attracts children, even in a foreign country! She's sure a cutie! Have fun in Caye Caulker this weekend. Try to get a dry spot in the water taxi, and have one of our favorite beverages for me!
Love you Bunches! your mom
Shavonne!
Hey lady! I'm just catching up with your blog, and it's fantastic! Never a dull moment, for sure... I love the pictures, they are all just beautiful. I feel like I'm right there with you. Thanks for keeping everyone updated, and know that I am praying for you. The Lord has good things in store! Lots of love,
Erin
Hey friend! Can I just say how THRILLED I am for you and the opportunity that you are having to see incredible sights and meet incredible people. Wow--thanks for the updates!!
Thanks for continuing to give us a taste of what you are experiencing down there. I love your pictures too! Madeline is sick with croup (sp?), but other than that we are well. Tauryn has her baby shower next weekend, crazy--she's just got one month to go! Miss you lots...wish I could just pick up the phone to chat. Whit
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