Ann Marie's thoughts!

To prepare to go to Ecuador, I have crocheted prayer squares for all the 60 residents of Damien House, as well as crocheted tote bags.  I hope to be able to teach some of the residents at Damien House to crochet the tote bags to sell to raise funds for the Damien House expenses. Our groups hopes to assist the residents with their occupational and physical therapy.  The residents make hammocks and crafts for their occupational therapy and these items are then sold t raise funds for Damien House.  I have also began to collect wound care supplies, ace bandages and other medical supplies to bring with us to Damien House.  We are bringing Tylenol, aspirin and ibuprophen for the residents to help with their physical pain caused by changes in their cartilage, bone and joints from the effects of the years with Hansen's Disease, before they received treatment, and due to reactions after treatment has been started.  I am sure our team will be learning a great deal about the effects of Hansen's Disease and we will be so inspired by the courage and fortitude of all the residents.  We asre all so happy to have this opportunity to go the Ecuador and to Damien House.  Thank you all for all your support and prayers.  Ann Marie