Video was produced by Carrie Leonard.
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10/31/2012
New Video
Check out the New you Tube Video of John F Kennedy Catholic School´s Visit to Damien House
Video was produced by Carrie Leonard.
Enjoy!
Video was produced by Carrie Leonard.
Enjoy!
10/17/2012
Bingo
Last Thursday was an exciting day at Damien House. We decided to have a Bingo! The new volunteers (Sarah, Alex, and Jimmy) who are study abroad students at the local university in Guayaquil coordinated and set up everything. They sorted through various donations to find prizes for the patients and made sure everything was ready for our Thursday morning Bingo. Everyone gathered in the men´s patio area at 10am and the fun began! Nearly all of the patients participated and it was a huge success. Segundo was the first one to win and he chose a blanket as his prize! All of the patients won at some point and were able to pick from various prizes. Some of them even won twice! The most coveted prizes were Dr. Seuss T-shirts and sweatshirts that the last medical team donated. Blankets and stuffed animals were also popular prizes. All of the patients were delighted with their prizes and enjoyed showing them off to the camera. Everyone also received some Nestea to enjoy while they played and a bag of cereal to enjoy later. The day was a great success and a nice change from the normal routine of the day. |
| Mercedes and her prize! |
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| Segundo wins the first prize! |
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| UEES Volunteers (Jimmy, Sara, and Alex) and Rostro de Cristo Volunteer Chris pose with Bingo Prizes |
10/04/2012
New Mural
Lots of changes have been happening at Damien House
these days. The women´s kitchen renovation project is complete but
unfortunately some old murals got erased in the process. These new blank walls created a wonderful
canvas for Sister Annie´s friend, Lucia, to create a work of art here at Damien.
She spent about a week here at Damien house painting a beautiful landscape
scene, as well as some flowers, butterflies, and hummingbirds on the various
walls in front of the women´s section. Thank you Lucia for your wonderful artwork. We loved having you here and many of the patients loved watching you paint, especially Blanca!
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| Blana (Left) watches Lucia (Right) Paint |
9/14/2012
Shout out to Santa Clara University
Last week we had our first group of Rostro de Cristo Retreatents for the year. Twelve undergrad students and one graduate student came to visit from Santa Clara University. Their trip was led by Mike Nettle who was a former volunteer with Rostro de Cristo at Damien House.
On Monday, we talked to the group about Hansen´s disease and then game them a tour and were able to talk with the patients and staff briefly. On Wednesday the group returned and were free to wander around and talk to whoever they wanted to visit with. Luckily their were lots of Spanish Speakers in the group so they were able to divide up and visit lots of different patients! The group got to know many of the people here and heard all kinds of stories ranging from how people came to Damien House, to how patients spend their days, and what holidays are like here at Damien House. Patients and staff were all happy to see that Mike was back to visit (although some of the older female patients were disappointed to find out that he was no longer single!). The visitors also got a chance to support the patients by buying various crafts that the patients had made so the visitors walked away with beautiful peace birds, bracelets, necklaces, crosses, paintings, and even a new hammock. Before the group left, Mercedes and husband Italo also played the accordion and sang for the group. It was a beautiful song and got everyone dancing and many of the other patients came over to listen! I am sure the visitors will remember their visit for many years!
On Monday, we talked to the group about Hansen´s disease and then game them a tour and were able to talk with the patients and staff briefly. On Wednesday the group returned and were free to wander around and talk to whoever they wanted to visit with. Luckily their were lots of Spanish Speakers in the group so they were able to divide up and visit lots of different patients! The group got to know many of the people here and heard all kinds of stories ranging from how people came to Damien House, to how patients spend their days, and what holidays are like here at Damien House. Patients and staff were all happy to see that Mike was back to visit (although some of the older female patients were disappointed to find out that he was no longer single!). The visitors also got a chance to support the patients by buying various crafts that the patients had made so the visitors walked away with beautiful peace birds, bracelets, necklaces, crosses, paintings, and even a new hammock. Before the group left, Mercedes and husband Italo also played the accordion and sang for the group. It was a beautiful song and got everyone dancing and many of the other patients came over to listen! I am sure the visitors will remember their visit for many years!
8/20/2012
Despiderse and Saludarse (Goodbyes and Hellos)
Peace and Greetings from Guayaquil!
This is Katy, one of the new Rostro Volunteers. The month of July and August were a little crazy here at Damien house with the transitions of the Rostro de Cristo Volunteers. Linda and Liz finished up their volunteer year and had to say goodbye to all of the wonderful friends they had met at Damien House throughout the year. As we watched them say their goodbyes, it was clear that this year and the people here had a a wonderful impact on their lives! Damien House welcomed two new volunteers from the Rostro de Cristo Foundation, Cristobal and myself (Katy). I am from the Chicago suburbs and recently graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Operations Management. Cristobal is from Wisconsin and just graduated from Creighton University where he studied biology. Chris is planning to attend medical school after his year in Ecuador so he has been helping out in wound care and with sensory nerve testing for the patients. Meanwhile, I am using my business skills to help manage emails, group schedules, work on grants and help keep the Facebook and Blog pages up to date! Both Chris and I also enjoy hanging out with the patients and getting to know them and playing an occasional game of Dominoes.
-Katy
This is Katy, one of the new Rostro Volunteers. The month of July and August were a little crazy here at Damien house with the transitions of the Rostro de Cristo Volunteers. Linda and Liz finished up their volunteer year and had to say goodbye to all of the wonderful friends they had met at Damien House throughout the year. As we watched them say their goodbyes, it was clear that this year and the people here had a a wonderful impact on their lives! Damien House welcomed two new volunteers from the Rostro de Cristo Foundation, Cristobal and myself (Katy). I am from the Chicago suburbs and recently graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Operations Management. Cristobal is from Wisconsin and just graduated from Creighton University where he studied biology. Chris is planning to attend medical school after his year in Ecuador so he has been helping out in wound care and with sensory nerve testing for the patients. Meanwhile, I am using my business skills to help manage emails, group schedules, work on grants and help keep the Facebook and Blog pages up to date! Both Chris and I also enjoy hanging out with the patients and getting to know them and playing an occasional game of Dominoes.
-Katy
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| Old and New Damien House Volunteers Together From Left to Right: Liz, Cristobal, Katy, Linda |
1/26/2012
Happy New Year!
As we look forward to a new year, we are reminded of all the blessings and joys that have touched us here at Damien House this year. We remember a wonderful year spent celebrating the lives of our patients; we remember those who have gone to God in 2011; and we remember a year full of miracles including all the hard work and love brought to Ecuador by visiting medical groups, retreatants, and visitors. In a year full of joy and progress, we look forward to what 2012 has in store for us. We plan for major and exciting developments here at the foundation and for the lives and well being of our patients. As we eagerly start in on all these new projects, know that we send you and your our best wishes and happiness in the new year!
12/22/2011
Christmas Time at Damien!
In the past month, we here at the Foundation have had the pleasure to receive so many loving and generous groups of visitors that have shared their joy, songs and cheer with the patients and staff at Damien House. Damien House has hosted church groups, young students, musical groups, and even dance troupes all willing to share part of their day and a lot of their life and laughter with the patients. Thank you to all of our wonderful visitors!
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