What did you eat today?

This last week we've been hosting a very special team. This team was diverse in every way, including their medical & surgical talents. MTM, the village of Gramothe as well as folks from up to 6 hours walking distance are grateful.

Iowa, Arizona & Indiana, you know who you are. There are no words to say how grateful we are for you giving of your time, talents & finances that it took for you to be here & to bring precious medical supplies with you.

With all the talents gathered in the mountain clinic of Gramothe, none can cure hunger. Our last 3 medical teams (June, September & October) have seen hunger & desperation like never before.

Most mountain folk, though poor through the eyes of westerners & some other Haitians, are actually better off. They are usually able to grow enough crops & have pasture land for their animals so that they have something to eat. With recent food prices increasing coupled with harsh rains that have washed away farmlands, not much remains.

The father pictured below walked over 4 hours to find help for his young daughter of 2 years weighing in at 16 lbs. His complaint was that scabies were all over his children & that this daughter could not walk. When asked what kind of food she was eating, he said there was no food to eat. Though this might be an exaggeration, it's most likely not by much at all. The father himself looks thin, but is obviously still proud of his family.

MTM is always open for donations that you would feel led to give. Any amount is usable towards helping the Haitian people to help themselves to a better life. Check out our website or ask someone who has been here on a missions trip to find out the many ways that MTM is ministering Christ to Haiti.

You may go to our website & give, or send a check or money order to our Danville, Indiana address.

Thank you for your prayers of strength & for your partnership.