Saturday, August 4, 2007

A day in Chichicastenango


Today was a free day so we headed to Chichi to shop and make shuttle reservations for Charlie Belch.
As we were in the travel agency, a lady who has been a patient at one of our clinics came over and told me that her family member was really sick. She asked that mom and I go and pray with her and her family.
We walked about 7 blocks to her house and met the lady. She had severe pain in her left leg and foot. She had fallen about 3 weeks ago and stated that she did not have money to go to the hospital. I told her about Clinic Caris being open on Monday and that Dr. Josefina would be there. She said that she would go early on Monday morning for a consult.
We prayed with Tomasa and the family. Mom had some Tylenol so we gave her some to help ease the pain. Hopefully, she will rest better tonight and see Josefina on Monday morning.
The photo is of Mom walking back to the bus after visiting Tomasa in her home......she enjoyed the hill :):):)
We are headed to Montellano at 7am. The group from the States should have arrived today and it will be good to see people that I met last year.........until later, adios.

1 comment:

john said...

Hello Ginny and Cheri,
Just wanted to drop a quick note to tell you how much i enjoy reading Cheri's blog and all the wounderful pictures that have been posted. mostly i enjoy reading about your travels to the different clinics and the people you are helping. It must be extremely rewarding work, and i know in my heart how much the local people appreciate the work and help you folks are giving them. I'll bet your enjoying all the beatuiful scenery and country as well all the fine people Ginny. I'm sure the help you are able to give is more than appreciated by the staff as well as the local people. By the looks of the pictures your really enjoying yourself. Take care and keep up the good work. Looking forward to more pics and word on your work there. Thanks again for the blog Cherri its extremely well done and im amazed that you still have time and energy to post it. Great job. John from arizona. :-)