Today was somewhat of a sad day to end the week. Many of the students became sick last night or early this morning. Up until this time, everyone had done so well.
Some of us went to our regular clinic in Lemoa. We had 17 medical patients and I did not hear a final number on the dental patients.
The patient with the nasal tumor returned and I was eagerly waiting to see what information he had for us. Unfortuantely, he had not gone for his consult at the hospital. Kemmel and I have both talked to him and his mother and have said that maybe we could help financially with his treatment but need to know more specifics of what the treatment might be. He said that he would return next week with more information.
We saw a lady yesterday in Mactzul VI who complained of being thirsty all of the time. When we tested her blood sugar, the glucometer read "HI", which means it is over 500. I asked her to visit us today in Lemoa and not eat any breakfast before she came to the clinic. Her glucose this morning was 463. We started her on some medicine and talked about how she should alter her diet. She said she will return to Lemoa again next week so we can see if some progress is being made.
Today many of us went back to Mi Taco Express for dinner. Some of the students still did not feel well so they passed. We then returned to the hotel to have a devotional. Then everyone took a few minutes to share with the group what they enjoyed most about the week or anything that really encouraged them. We ended the evening with prayer and asked God to grant safe travel tomorrow as they drive to Antigua and then as they fly home on Saturday.
I would like to thank the family and friends of the students who have been reading the blog and posting comments. I really appreciate it and hope you continue to read about the clinics.
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