Started the morning with breakfast at the hotel.
The trucks were already packed and ready to roll. We met in the parking lot to hear the plan for the day. Lisa went to Caris to see patients there and the majority of us went to Paxot III.
Started the morning with breakfast at the hotel.
The trucks were already packed and ready to roll. We met in the parking lot to hear the plan for the day. Lisa went to Caris to see patients there and the majority of us went to Paxot III.
Yesterday, we made out way to Chichicastenango to participate in a week of medical/ mobile clinics. So the plan was for Naby and Karla, two of our dentists to travel apart from us, and I would bring Vanessa dn Yoli with me from Ezell.
Vanessa and Yoli arrived and we packed the truck up. Before we were out the gate, Vanessa asked if we could pray. I said, "Sure!" I had already prayed for our safe travels but a few more prayers never hurt! So we prayed for our safety and for all others traveling.
We arrived in time for lunch at the Santo Tomas Hotel and then, we hit the streets!! Naby had been through Chichi a few times but it had been several years. For the others, it is their first time......so I am excited.
We first went through the streets and we visited the market. They loved the color!
The year is marching right along......and so quickly it passes. We have lots of projects going on and I have shared some of those photos with you.
The pray/ meditation bamboo areas are coming along nicely.
The foundations have been completed.Today, we had a special day just to be thankful and to let everyone know how valuable they are.
We have been raising tilapia here on the hospital grounds. Obdulio and Oscar have been working on this and it was time to enjoy them. They were all half a pound to one pound in weight. We invited all of the Chichicastenango staff to enjoy the day with us and Violeta also was with us from The Capital.
I knew today would be a busy day but that is ok.
Marissa, out psychologist, has been doing team activities with the nursing group. She is good with dynamics and involving people, when they rather not be involved. It was good to see some people open up and participate.
If I were to ask you what you think of when you think of Guatemala, I would hope that most people would be thinking and planning for their next trip with Health Talents!! If you are one of those people, please let me know and I will be glad to answer questions that you may have and be thrilled to help you with those plans.
Another common thought that accompanies Guatemala is coffee! Yes, it is a popular export here and we offer the opportunity to buy whole bean and ground before you return to the states.
Obdulio was also thinking of coffee when he made his last creation. He sent me a photo of this, the evening that he finished it.
Today, I spent the majority of my time with Kemmel, Milton, Obdulio and Cristofer reviewing the goals of the ABC Program and the responsibilities of all those involved. For those who have spent time with me, you know that I love the program because that is what the foundation is......responsibility. We do not want to develop dependency, at any level.
Milton has just started working with the program so this was a good time to review.
When we finished for the day, Lisa and I walked around the clinic a few times. We met Manuela, one of our dentist. She had brought her children back to play with Javier!
Her son is Pablo and he is 4 years old. Katy is her daughter and she is 1 year old.