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Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

Serving In The Bahamas
March 5, 2020
Staff: Ryan Forbes, Sheila Petitphar

We have arrived

by Sheila Petitphar | March 5, 2020 11:55 AM

we are pumped and ready to serve. 

We have arrived

Lunch Time😍😍😍😍😍😍😋😋

by Sheila Petitphar | March 5, 2020 1:27 PM

Lunch is served. 

Lunch Time😍😍😍😍😍😍😋😋

Down time

by Sheila Petitphar | March 5, 2020 3:54 PM

Rest time before Debriefing and Dinner 

Down time

Debriefing

by Sheila Petitphar | March 5, 2020 4:05 PM

Getting the logistics for the week. 

Debriefing

Morning Devotional

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 6:23 AM

Morning devotional morning 

Morning Devotional

Girls power

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 8:53 AM

we are taken over the construction field today.
Girls power

pulling screws

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 8:55 AM

We are pulling screws out of those 2x4s.

pulling screws

Removing wood

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 8:56 AM

We are moving woods from one location to the next.
Removing wood

Ready to go

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 8:57 AM

she has her tools and ladder  
Ready to go

Lead Contractor

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 8:59 AM

She is a powerhouse. 
Lead Contractor

removing more wood

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 9:00 AM

She is  hard at work. 
removing more wood

Clearing up warehouse for new tools.

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 10:18 AM

Making space for the new tools. 

Clearing up warehouse for new tools.

Up on the ladder

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 10:26 AM

She is a boss.  Enjoying what she doing with a smile. 

Up on the ladder

Power Nap

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 1:21 PM

After a morning like this morning we deserved this nap on our way to do clinic. 

Power Nap

Always be flexible

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 1:29 PM

Even through clinic day didnt go as planned due to the rain, we are happy. Made a stop to Maxwell's for Ice Cream.

Always be flexible

Debriefing

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 4:40 PM

We discussed the importance of spending time with God.  

Debriefing

Card Time

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 6:36 PM

Enjoying a little bit of down time.

Card Time

Let the games continue.

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 6:43 PM

Fun Night

Let the games continue.

I declare War

by Sheila Petitphar | March 6, 2020 7:22 PM

Who remember that name.

I declare War

Scaffolding

by Sheila Petitphar | March 7, 2020 7:58 AM

Setting for the masonry Team. Go girls go.

Scaffolding

carrying Pieces for setup

by Xilacheng | March 7, 2020 8:02 AM

We are carrying those pieces to set up.
carrying Pieces for setup

Transporting Paint

by Sheila Petitphar | March 7, 2020 8:57 AM

We are creating a new Sign for the camp.

Transporting Paint

Recycling

by Sheila Petitphar | March 7, 2020 9:01 AM

We are recycling as many wood as possible to build signs, custom shelves and custom computer desk.
Recycling

clearing the beach

by Sheila Petitphar | March 7, 2020 10:28 AM

We made sure no dead trees are left standing or laying down on the beach.

clearing the beach

Computer Desk

by Sheila Petitphar | March 7, 2020 10:30 AM

Cutting the top for the computer desk. 
Computer Desk

Clinic Time

by Sheila Petitphar | March 7, 2020 1:13 PM

We are getting a quick lesson from Nurse Kathy before beginning our clinic session today.

Clinic Time

Bon secours Memorial College of Nursing

by Sheila Petitphar | March 7, 2020 1:18 PM

we are ready to Nurse the people back to good Health 
Bon secours Memorial College of Nursing

Bonfire

by Sheila Petitphar | March 7, 2020 6:22 PM

Debriefing around the bonfire. 

Bonfire

Team bonding

by Sheila Petitphar | March 7, 2020 10:40 PM

We are inspired by one another this week. we appreciate everything each person bring to the table. 
Team bonding

Worship at Full Gospel

by Sheila Petitphar | March 8, 2020 2:00 PM

We had an awesome time worshipping with Pastor Rudolph McKinney and the Full Gospel Assembly family. God specialize in impossibility...

Worship at Full Gospel

Packing and giving supplies

by Sheila Petitphar | March 8, 2020 2:09 PM

We are giving and sharing after church. We came together with the members from Pastor Ryan Church to give out supplies to the persons in the community. 
Packing and giving supplies

Lunch

by Sheila Petitphar | March 8, 2020 9:12 PM

we had a great lunch at the Calypso hills  restuarant today.

Lunch

Continue lunch

by Sheila Petitphar | March 8, 2020 9:13 PM

We enjoyed our lunch. 
Continue lunch

Donation presentation

by Sheila Petitphar | March 9, 2020 4:10 PM

We were so happy to present the camp with a donation.  

Donation presentation

Painting

by Sheila Petitphar | March 9, 2020 4:34 PM

We are finishing up the base for the letters. After that we will be painting the letters. 
Painting

Letters Almost done

by Sheila Petitphar | March 9, 2020 4:37 PM

We have Heather here painting the letters on the board today. 
Letters Almost done

Clinic Afternoon

by Sheila Petitphar | March 9, 2020 4:48 PM

We were able to do clinic at a local Haitian Church lead by Pastor Henry. We also had the opportunity to meet Francisca Reber who joined us today. Francisca prayed with many of the patients after they had their visit with the Nurses.
Clinic Afternoon

oh baby!

by Sheila Petitphar | March 9, 2020 4:50 PM

We all met this beautiful baby boy today. Nurses and babies🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
oh baby!

Near the end

by Sheila Petitphar | March 10, 2020 10:31 AM

We are so excited about finishing up the signs. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Near the end

Almost there

by Sheila Petitphar | March 10, 2020 10:33 AM

we are putting the finish touches to the sign before officially completing this project. 
Almost there

Team work

by Sheila Petitphar | March 10, 2020 10:37 AM

we are just bless to see the amazing people and the work that has been done to this place in a matter of 4 days. The changes are indescribable.  Everyone is working with a smile, and joy in their heart. Everyone is so happy to be able to serve this week.  We are just open to what God wants.
Team work

Last Clinic

by Sheila Petitphar | March 10, 2020 2:24 PM

Today is the Last day for clinic and  work for the week. We are please to see the way God used us. 

Last Clinic

Boating

by Sheila Petitphar | March 11, 2020 11:57 AM

We took a ferry to Elbow Cay Today.  

Boating

Lighthouse Visit

by Sheila Petitphar | March 11, 2020 12:19 PM

We visited the lighthouse on Elbow Cay today. We loved learning about the history of the Island. 

Lighthouse Visit

wow

by Sheila Petitphar | March 12, 2020 8:53 AM

We were just excited to see the beauty God has created.  It's just wonderful. 

wow

Beautiful

by Sheila Petitphar | March 12, 2020 9:00 AM

We had an awesome day yesterday boating, sightseeing and learning. 
Beautiful

Saying goodbye

by Sheila Petitphar | March 12, 2020 6:03 PM

We came, we served and we got results.  Sad to leave but we pray our marks were left our prints. 

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Sabrina Conway

March 7, 2020 9:07 AM

It is with great pride and admiration that I watch this group service others. So happy to be invited to share in this experience from a distance it truly warms my heart.

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