Well, today was clinic in Chicabracan again, which I think we mentioned already this morning. In the last two days, we've seen just over 100 patients... We're exhausted, both feeling like we're starting to get a little sick again, and really wishing we had a day or two off before the Maine Eye Team gets here on Friday afternoon. But alas, that time is not to be had-- So we could really use some prayers for rejuvenation and energy. Surgical teams (especially for eyes, as we've mentioned before cause big problems here...) are such a blessing to these people that we are here to serve, so we are thrilled to know that one is on the way so soon!
Clinic today was fairly standard stuff, except that we met yet ANOTHER cleft palate baby... This one born just 40 days ago. It was nice to be able to give mom the specifics of when and where to be at our home for the upcoming trip to pre-op these kids in Antigua November 5th-7th. It's also nice to have the support that we have-- That is to say, support that is generous enough that we can tell this lady to bring a little bit of money for food along the way for the trip, but the trip, lodging, medical care, and eventually the surgery are all "un regalo de Dios" (gift from God) Free medications, 26 cent medical consultations, and the like make small differences in many lives daily... but what a wonderful opportunity we now have to show God's love in such a memorable way to these families!
Tomorrow, Heidi goes to Aselsi here in nearby Chichicastenango, while Matt drives to the city to pick up Carrie and Lance (Congratulations on their recent engagement, by the way!) and do the shopping for the team coming in Friday. It's a very rare day when we part ways for the day, and will actually feel a little weird. Every young married couple should have the privilege of working-- and particularly serving our God-- together daily for a while. We are so blessed to share this experience, and cannot think of a better way to start out our marriage.
We remain filled with wonderful memories of the new friends we met here in the area and from the States this past week working and visiting with the team here in Chichi... It is so great to know that there are so many of "us" gringos here in the area, working more and more together every day to bring Love and the Gospel to this population.
Please pray for safe travel for Matt, Lance and Carrie, and the members of the Maine Eye Team over the next few days. I tried to post some pictures today from our "archives" (no new ones from today), but we're still having software issues in that department... So maybe next time!
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You-all have only been there for 2 1/2 months. What is the crowd going to look like when the word really get's out that there is a new doc in town? Heidi, you and Matt are going to have to start wearing disguises like movie stars when you go into town. What a blessing to see your ministry blossom, but you-all are definitely over-blessed.
You-all have only been there for 2 1/2 months. What is the crowd going to look like when the word really get's out that there is a new doc in town? Heidi, you and Matt are going to have to start wearing disguises like movie stars when you go into town. What a blessing to see your ministry blossom, but you-all are definitely over-blessed.
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