Another clinic in La Palma

We returned to La Palma and saw 23 patients today. We met several men working on the road that led to the community. When we asked if there was a different road to take, they said no but told us we could pass. The road had several inches of mud but our 4-wheel drive made it possible to get though........even though there was a lot of slipping and sliding.

Mom was able to see Noe again today. She gave him a blue teddy bear and the family a bag of candy. The bear did not really excite him but he could not wait for his mom to tear in to the bag of candy. Mom watched him as he nibbled a little and then tossed it into the dirt.

Josefina saw a 7 year old girl, Celestine, that appeared to have a congenital heart defect. Arrangements will be made for the girl to see a specialist in the City.

Sebastian and I were taking a brake together between patients. He was very curious about all the pills and was full of energy.

We will return to this clinic again in two weeks and I hope to have an update on Celestine.