Clinic in Las Trampas

Today we had dental and medical clinics in Las Trampas. Marcos, Aura and I headed for Chichi to pick up Gaspar and Juan. We had to wait about 20 minutes before the road opened but we arrived before 9am. At first we did not see any patients and we were disappointed but they eventually arrived. We had 4 dental patients and 12 medical patients.

The sun was out today and it was almost warm. This is unusual weather for Las Trampas. Usually the clouds roll over us and it is very cold. When clinic was over, I pulled in the first tienda for a Coke......I was very thirsty. The guys counted how many tumalos, speed bumps, we went over to pass the time. They have added 7 more in the Chichi area and they are huge!! Just for your inquiring minds, there are 59 speed bumps between Las Trampas and Chichi :)

Mom and dad went to La Palma today with Josefina, Tomas and Manuel. They wanted to see the ABC child, Noe, that they sponser. They were also able to visit with another little girl, Florencia. Florencia is sponsered by a lady in their home congregation.

Tonight we took chicken from Pollo Campero to the Lux home for dinner. It seems to be the favorite restaurant of many people. We enjoyed a good dinner with the parents Marie and Diego. Josefina, Marcos and Juan Diego helped bridge the gap between Spanish, English and K'iche'.

Before we left, another brother Moses arrived with his wife and two girls for a family photo.

Below, my two sets of parents :)


It was a wonderful day and my parents again commented how comfortable they feel here even with the language barrier. Tomorrow we will be in Lemoa for clinic and hopefully finish painting the clinic.............good night..........