We had heard of a community that was quite a distance from La Palma and patients were walking over 45 minutes to reach the clinic. Agostin had offered to help us arrange a clinic in Las Cuevas.
When we stopped in La Palma to get Agostin, we were surprised to see his wife and two of his children. Noe is the little boy in the first photo being held by his mother. Noe is the child that my mom and dad are helping to support through the ABC program. Agostin had heard that mom was visting so his family walked 25 minutes and brought fruit as a gift to mom. We only had a few minutes to talk and then we drove another hour to Las Cuevas.
The second photo is of Dr. Hurley and the others following us. We crossed rivers and the roads were not in the best condition. Not too many vehicles are seen on these roads.
The clinic was small because it was market day. We were told there are over 100 families within 3 close communities. The people were very friendly and not camera shy once we had spent a little time with them.
Lunch was served before we left. We enjoyed beans, rice, eggs, tortillas and rice drink. Agostin (Noe's father) is seated at the end of the table. He offered a prayer before our meal asking for blessings on the food and the community. We have plans to return to this area for another clinic but will plan on a non-market day.
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