Two consecutive floods during November and December, along with continuous torrential downpours in the beginning of 2000, effected most citied of Central Viet Nam. Especially hard hit was the area from Phu Yen to Quang Binh
When I decided to go on this trip, I had no idea what was in store for me; all I knew was that my sole purpose in life was to help people, and this was the first step in doing so.
The day that our group went to the leper colony was one of the best days that I have had here in Vietnam. I believe that the devil was really trying to keep us from going but we just laughed about the experiences and kept going with God at our side.
I was lucky enough to venture with Dr Harrison and Father Vang. I saw a lot of things and experienced a lot of new foods and traditions.
From a poor village in South Vietnam to a refugee camp in the Philippines and finally to the suburbs of America, my mom has always wanted to ensure a brighter future for me and my siblings.
The leper woman with joy on her face before she died because of the new humble home made for her; the hesitant steps of the two women with mental disorder who finally could walk to the store for a hot meal, fully clothed, free from chains that tied them to the posts for many years to prevent them from wandering around naked.