I had so many opportunities bestowed upon me in Haiti-one of them being the chance to photograph live surgeries. Watching these surgeries was like an out-of-body experience...I couldn't believe what my eyes were witnessing. It's actually quite incredible to watch...it's an art form. The surgeons and nurses and anesthesiologist work together in perfect motion to create a new masterpiece...a better body, if you will.
**WARNING: There is a shot below from a mastectomy that I documented-it's a bit shocking so don't say that I didn't warn you! This particular surgery was by far the most emotional for me to watch but I was thrilled to know that she has a better chance of now surviving.
This is the little boy I mentioned in my most recent haiti post-he had walked over hot coals and we brought him back to the clinic with us...
At the end of day five, I went by one of our mobile clinics for just a bit. This one was held at a local tent city.
And this begins day two of photographing surgeries. Our surgical team worked all week long to accommodate as many patients as they could while they were in Haiti. I am so impressed with our entire group that went to Haiti...everyone worked so hard and sometimes through the night to help with the patients that would start lining up at the clinic at 5:30am each morning...
After my second day of documenting surgeries, I went to visit Gibson's family who lives just down the road. Gibson is a sweet boy who hangs out around the mission...even though we couldn't speak the same language as his family, it was nice to just sit and enjoy each other's company...I mean, how often do people do that anymore??
A few snapshots on the way back to the mission...
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Whitney - Thank you for continuing to share your journey with us. These photos are absolutely breathtaking.......
(04.20.10 @ 06:20 PM)Eeek! That is graphic. You sure are a brave girl!
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