Today was bittersweet as it was Jay's last day at the Hanger clinic. It was full of goodbyes, warm embraces, the occasional shared remembrances and final photos. Here's one I took of him with the Haitian staff:
I know Jay is torn -- he is really looking forward to being back with his family but he has also grown so close to his surrogate family here.
Tonight there was a get together in Jay's honor and for a therapist leaving at the same time. From the large attendance you could tell the impact Jay has had here. There were even a couple of patients there which I know was special for Jay.
Jay left some big shoes to fill and no one can be him. He has substantially contributed to the creation of a top-notch prosthetics facility here in Deschapelles and I plan on seeing to it that we continue to excel in providing prosthetic care to the wonderful people of Haiti.
Needless to say; Jay will be missed here. We'll be in touch though.
He may be leaving Haiti for now, but Haiti will never leave him.