Today was the final day of the clinic. It consisted of 3 doctors, 1 dentist and 1 optical technician. Many people from 2 remote villages came through and were helped and blessed. The dentist saw over 30 patients in 1 1/2 days. He was the youngest on the medical team, but he was fantastic with all the patients and his compassion and love for his people shone through. The doctors treated many things that we would not see in Canada and shiny new eyeglasses were being worn with pride.
Sometimes God blesses us with special miracles. Today was one of those days. We had a medical issue,with Rob in the clinic, but for all those at home – know that he is OK. Thanks for all the prayers from home. They were answered.
While one group was working in the clinic, the other worked on construction and ran the children’s program. We had our third children’s program today and the smiles are contageous. It was a phenominal program – it is really special to see kids walking home from school proud to hold the windmill crafts they made during the children’s ministry. The construction is in full swing and the framing for the T-bar ceiling in one classroom is complete.
We have definitely been doing things the ‘Guatemalan’ way – riding in the back of trucks, on the tops of vans, washing dishes in the pila and making doblados to name a few. The team is working well together and we gel more each day.
We all send our love and prayers to family and friends and look forward to sharing our experiences with you when we return.
Love to all.
LU JEM
Clown Entertaining Children at Chijacorral
Placing T-bars for New Ceiling
- Villagers from Parachoch Visit Clinic
New Glasses at the Clinic
Dentistry Eases Pain
September 30, 2009 at 10:19 pm |
Mom and Dad
What a blessing to read your posts tonight! I’ve arrived at the hotel in Abbotsford for our Teacher’s Conference (I can BREATHE for a while…not stay at school till 7pm prepping and marking!). I ran my parent’s guatemala meeting last night, and it went really well. I’m getting more and more excited to go down this year (especially with you guys there now…experiencing it first hand!).It looks like you’re doing MANY amazing things! What a blessing to have so many talented people on your team who ALL have a place and a purpose on the trip. God is definitely SO good!
Tina’s living with me now (for a few weeks, or more…who knows) and is looking after Liadin while I’m here. She’s also taken up the role of “personal assistant” to me (her offer) to get things done at the house (ie shelving with excel, blow out irrigation by pronto etc.) it’s SO helpful, especially with me working such long hours.
Anyway, I pray daily that God will bless you immensely and that He will protect you, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically.
Oh yah, and if you’re working with Eric (local) say hi for me (and to the Peter’s too and Graham and Joanne…they helped the first team I chaperoned! Small world!)
thanks
Love you lots!
Jen
October 1, 2009 at 1:03 pm |
Hi Mom, (Shirley)
I love reading the updates and I have to admit it brings a tear to my each day I read of how well everything is going. I’m so proud of you and everyone!!!! I hope your little nurse is taking good care of you:) We are all good at home. My birthday was beauitful:) Can’t wait to continue reading and checking out the pictures! I’m sending loads of hugs and prayers to all of you! Love you Mom!
God Bless – Debbie
October 1, 2009 at 2:29 pm |
Hi Trudy (Sweetheart), you make a great dental assistant!
You and the team are doing incredible work. I pray for you and the team, that God will protect and guide you.
Love you!!
Blessings to all
Brian