Message from Melina

Melina is from Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She is a senior at Harding University. Her major is Exercise Science and Pre-Physician Assistant with a minor in Spanish.

Today I have been able to help Sheri with four patients. For each patient I take the weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature. Then I escort them to the "makeshift office" (made from sheets hanging from the ceiling) where they are seen for consult. I sit with the patient while Sheri sees him/ her.

I have made a little notebook that I've been recording patients visits.....what the problem is, what the treatment is, etc. After the visit, Sheri prays with the patients. I have tried my hand at praying with a patient today in Spanish. I was kind of nervous but it was a really good feeling to be able to pray with her.

The patient was a young mother with her eight month old baby. The baby had fever and rash all over his body. It looked like allergies. He was so precious and I could tell that his mother was really worried for him. After the consult, we give the patients their medicines and they go on their way. This is how the days of clinic have been going. Each clinic we go to is different every day but all in rural areas.

After clinic, it is home to my wonderful family, Juan and Lucia Gonzales and their seven children! They are probably the nicest people in all of the world......and they feed me really well! Anyway, I am enjoying Guatemala and the experiences so much!

God bless to my family!

P.S. Message from Sheri: Melina's prayer with her patient was special and she did a very good job. God heard that prayer and He will provide care for that patient and his mother. Thank you, Melina!