From Juanita:
Second full day in clinic has been completed. It ended with a great game of soccer with several team members and volunteers from the community. For someone who does not like soccer, it was entertaining and a stress reliever for the end of the day.
This is my first trip to Guatemala and doing a medical mission’s trip and to say the least I am being blessed. I was nervous prior to coming here as I did not know what to expect and was told several times, “It will be fine” and “You are going to love it”. You were right. I am most impressed with the organization of this team. This includes the registration of the patient, to vital signs, to the interpreter’s that help the provider team, to the dental clinic (isn’t that amazing), to the pharmacy, to the procedure room and to the check out. You guys all ROCK!
The families that are being seen are so patient, waiting several hours to have all the services provided. They are joyful and understand the limitations of the things the providers can do. They are thankful and will give hugs and kisses before and after their visit. Today, we did an ultrasound on woman who is 8 months pregnant and she heard the baby’s heartbeat for the first time. She had a smile that was beaming, and we were all crying.
God is the planner of all things and His plan is perfect for me in taking this mission’s trip. Thanks everyone back home for your support and taking care of Aspen and Maggie.
PS There is also a massage therapist from the local team that is part of the clinic. SHHH, don’t tell the team leaders but I have had a massage each morning before clinic, she is wonderful, but more importantly as she laid her hands on me, she prayed for me. What an awesome way to start clinic. Also, it has been so delightful to order massages for these hard-working people of Guatemala. When asked if they would like a massage, their faces lighted up in agreement. God is good.
From Dana and Shannon:
What a wonderful team we have! The team works so well together, the clinic flow is going great, and the kids are a wonderful addition to our team. Rachelle and Emma were so helpful and input patient data when triage was slow, the team happily saw two families that came after hours, and the home/community visit was fruitful. (AND, if you can believe it, dental was done EARLY!).
Our team is so thankful to the donors who made the purchase of the ultrasound machine possible. It has been used 5 times already! God is good! We are hoping word gets out to the community so it can be used even more to diagnose and provide good information for our physicians.
Thank you for following along, we will read the comments Saturday night!
I love to see all the smiling faces and hear the stories! You are all putting so much work and heart into what you are doing. Go TEAM! How awesome to have such great kids on the team. They are getting right in there. Dental, you are really something getting done early! Has that ever happened??? Heather…. you already know how awesome I think you are . You must have a great group. Keep it up! You are all in my prayers and I think of your team often. Have a fun weekend of adventures. Word of advice…. don’t let André lead any “adventures” (Drew, JJ and Heather know what I’m talking about. Ha ha)
It’s great to hear that the team is working so well together. Keep it up. Serve well. Looking forward to the next update. Also looking forward to seeing Rachelle in more pictures (not that I am biased or anything).
It sounds like you are a great blessing to the people, and they are a great blessing to you!
Hi Elin, I love seeing you in the pictures and you look really good in scrubs. Thank you Elin & the team for sharing the love of Jesus to so many. Prayers & blessings to all!
Well Dana, everything is going smoothly because Shannon is there. Lol. Seriously love hearing that the clinic is going well and seeing the pictures of all those smiling faces. So excited to hear and see more especially with all the kids on the team, what a blessing to have them experience and contribute to the love you all are sharing.
Everyone, enjoy a cup or two of coffee for me. Aidan adds that he loves you mom and misses you. God bless you all
Zoey what a beautiful smile you have! You look happy and relaxed playing and do crafts with the kids! What a fantastic experience for you! So proud of you! I love you and I miss you!