Medical Humanitarian Internship

Scott Gray, AIDS Orphanage in Montana de Luz, Honduras

“On my last night I was hit with full blown emotion of love. It makes you wonder about possession. You can love money, cars, and your house. But I believe we need to love people. Love those who love you, love companionship. The children at Montana de Luz had nothing but love of life, their companions, and their family of HIV children. The children experience sorrow and grief, but they know how to love and cherish their time on earth.”

“Every morning, I would wake up at 4:30 AM to watch the sunrise. This was my time to reflect on the HIV virus and why these children were sentenced to death row when they are innocent before the world woke up.”

“Since all of the children at the orphanage were either HIV+ or have full blown AIDS, they are all on medication. Edmar, who is the oldest child at the orphanage, takes 17 pills twice a day. They line up every evening to receive their medication. Many of the children do not understand why they take the medication or the fact they will die because of this virus that attacks their bodies.”