We went to visit the men from the green boat early this afternoon. They all were interviewed by the UN refugee association representatives and were allowed to call home. (Yes!) No real news just yet.
There are a couple of men who don't feel well and they have been taken to the Outpatient Department to see the doctor and were prescribed medications. It has to be very difficult to stay here all day with nothing to do. The governing body in Pohnpei will not allow the men to work - which is most unfortunate as work or doing something productive would keep up morale. The stress and pressure of being in an environment where they are cold and wet when it rains is hard on them. And there is little for them to do. They were told thet may be moved, but no one is certain yet.
A while ago I asked if they wanted books and they didn't. I think that was because they thought they would be leaving soon and because they thought their English was not good enough. Today they asked if we could send them books in English. And I just sent an email to IOM asking if they can go to the library.
If any one anywhere is reading my blog and you have a reading book or two or three in English that you can donate to the men, here is the address:
Dr. Rosemary
Peace Corps Micronesia - YAP
PO Box 190
Colonia, Yap 96943 FM
I will be certain to deliver them as soon as I receive them.
Here is a picture from today. You will notice Hope and a new puppy Ali that they have adopted. Shorty is not in the picture as he was keeping cool under a table. Not all are in the picture as some were resting in the back and I did not go back there.
Someone likes dogs as much as I do. See the new puppy Ali under the table?
Shorty keeping cool.
Ali runs a lot. White tip on tail not seen. She is probably about two months old. All three dogs get along. Hope has an injured left back leg, appears to be at the hip or knee level. He jumped down a long distance and hurt his leg. He can still get around but puts no weight on the leg. The men checked his foot and no cuts or thorns. I did check him and no broken bones, so a little physical therapy might help. The men will do a few passive range of motion exercises for him.
There are a couple of men who don't feel well and they have been taken to the Outpatient Department to see the doctor and were prescribed medications. It has to be very difficult to stay here all day with nothing to do. The governing body in Pohnpei will not allow the men to work - which is most unfortunate as work or doing something productive would keep up morale. The stress and pressure of being in an environment where they are cold and wet when it rains is hard on them. And there is little for them to do. They were told thet may be moved, but no one is certain yet.
A while ago I asked if they wanted books and they didn't. I think that was because they thought they would be leaving soon and because they thought their English was not good enough. Today they asked if we could send them books in English. And I just sent an email to IOM asking if they can go to the library.
If any one anywhere is reading my blog and you have a reading book or two or three in English that you can donate to the men, here is the address:
Dr. Rosemary
Peace Corps Micronesia - YAP
PO Box 190
Colonia, Yap 96943 FM
I will be certain to deliver them as soon as I receive them.
Here is a picture from today. You will notice Hope and a new puppy Ali that they have adopted. Shorty is not in the picture as he was keeping cool under a table. Not all are in the picture as some were resting in the back and I did not go back there.
Someone likes dogs as much as I do. See the new puppy Ali under the table?
Shorty keeping cool.
Ali runs a lot. White tip on tail not seen. She is probably about two months old. All three dogs get along. Hope has an injured left back leg, appears to be at the hip or knee level. He jumped down a long distance and hurt his leg. He can still get around but puts no weight on the leg. The men checked his foot and no cuts or thorns. I did check him and no broken bones, so a little physical therapy might help. The men will do a few passive range of motion exercises for him.
Respected dr. If they are allowed to call home then why my brother ( naveen kumar ) not calling home. His mother is worry about him. She want to talk him. naveen kumar have no any mobile phone. He can call us by your own mobile .i thik it is the last way to make us call. Please dr. Give me your mobile number or can miscall me . We will call you .then we can talk naveen kumar . We will also recharge your mobile sim card. Amit kumar mobile no. 9729829647. Email address: akjangra410@ gmail.com
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