June 17, 2011

The rest of Thursday’s Blog

By randib

Unfortunately, Internet connection isn't always reliable and we lost it before the entire blog was out.

Yesterday when team member, Chantal Van Straaten was dispensing glasses to a lovely woman named Sahadatsu, she found a note inside the glasses. It was from a recycling challenge in 2009! Ally LoSardo prepared those glasses! Thank you for helping us give the gift of sight to a woman with a very high prescription who had broken her glasses. We hope you are reading this and sharing in our excitement.

Dr. Michael Kim shared a story about a little boy who had a very high prescription and it was very difficult to find a match. Stephanie Vicars was up to the challenge. It wasn't easy but she did it and a little boy went home today able to see clearly!

There are so many heartwarming stories about people receiving their new glasses. There also so many other things going on at the clinic that our patients are thankful for like referrals for much needed surgery. Yesterday as I sat with Dr. Noah Shehata who was explaining to her patient how to care for her irritated eye, the woman and her sister began to shaking our hands, thanking Dr. Noah, saying that no one had taken the time before to explain something to her.

Today's CSC quote:

"Many small people, in many small places, do many small things, that can alter the face  of the world" Anonymous

We want to thank all of you for reading our stories and to those of you who comment, an extra thank you! We love coming back to the hotel after a long day at clinic and seeing who left us a message!

 

13 Comments

  1. Jeanine says:

    Awesome Chantal! Well done Guys! Definitely the talk of the office! We are all supporting you for the good work done! Wave the flag! Love from Cape Town!

    Posted on Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:14 am EST

  2. Delicia Pirie says:

    AYOBA to Tahlita, Chantal and Carla you guys ROCK!!!! Keep up the good work…....

    Posted on Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:16 am EST

  3. Célia Da Silva says:

    Hi Team Ghana
    To the lovely ladies from South Africa (Talita, Carla & Chantal) keep up the good work, you are doing great.
    We missing you all!
    We are very proud of you.

    Posted on Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:18 am EST

  4. Jacky says:

    Hey everybody!

    I am loving the stories. Such great things happening over there. So proud of you Chantal! Like Jeanine said, you are really flying the SA flag high. Keep it up and continue to have an amazing time in Ghana!

    Posted on Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:20 am EST

  5. Wedaad- SGH South Africa says:

    We are enjoying all the updates! Good luck and have another fantasic and rewarding day:)
    To Chantal, your story is amazing- you and your team will be blessed abundantly!
    Good luck from your family and friends in S.A !
    Talita and Carla- lotsa of love to you both, you are doing a great job!! xxx

    Posted on Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:34 am EST

  6. Amanda says:

    Thank you for sharing your amazing stories. You are doing such needed work. I had a customer this week who donated to OneSight after I told her my friend Barb was in Ghana. She had actually grown up in Ghana when her father was managing the Kaiser aluminium plant outside Accra. Warm wishes and safe travels to the whole team.

    Posted on Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:25 am EST

  7. Anilise says:

    I love all these stories they just melt my heart. Thank you so much for sharing. You all are doing such an amazing job and we are so proud of you. :) <3

    Posted on Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:02 pm EST

  8. Nadine Mensah says:

    I have been following this blog..and in the wonderful words of Nelson Mandela..“if you let your light shine..you give others’ permission to do the same”.  I served at the clinic last year..and I was grateful for the opportunity to do so. You are doing a great service by being a beacon to the underserved of Ghana. Kudos to all of you! ..and also Love to Franklin and the volunteers of Community Uplift!

    Posted on Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:09 am EST

  9. Mitzi says:

    Sounds like an amazing trip! Keep up the good work and be safe.  Sis sends her love.

    Posted on Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:45 am EST

  10. marla says:

    Have a safe and wonderful weekend off guys amazing job keep it up all the fathers “Happy Father’s Day” Mel relax and enjoy miss you see you soon take care…..

    Posted on Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:05 am EST

  11. Yvonne Flora says:

    Hi Tanya, I have been following the blog every day with great interest. Such an amazing journey for you and the team Looking forward to hearing all your stories and seeing pictures of the trip when you arrive home.
    Take care. God bless. Mum.

    Posted on Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:39 pm EST

  12. Kobus van Wyk says:

    Hi Awesome A Team
    You are doing humanity proud, but we are especially proud of the SA group, who are showing the truly South African Ubuntu spirit of love to fellow humans. You all are changing the World for the better from the change within yourselves.
    Keep going people, as we all honour you for the sacrifices that you are making to render that special service! Lots of love to you all, but mostly to you, Talita - you are our shining star! Xx

    Posted on Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:21 pm EST

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