Monday at Rio Bravo

This morning I headed out with Dr. Quinton, Dr. Katy Ferrell and many other people. We had a clinic in Rio Bravo with medical and dental patients. We did not have a long drive and the clinic was held in a Church of Christ that was attached to a family home.

The local minster welcomed the patients and talked to them about The Bible. He talked to them about the people in the New Testament that heard the teachings of Jesus, confessed their faith and then were baptized. They began a relationship with God that He continues to want to have with people today as well.

Dr. Jessica and Evelyn set up the dental clinic under a tarp in the back yard of the family.

This little girl was the daughter of the family. She entertained us and was very content as we ran around her home.

Ellen, Ann and Katy stand by a lime tree in the yard. This is Ellen's first trip but I think she will return next year. Ann has been visiting Guatemala for many years. Last year Katy returned to Santa Cruz and did two weeks of clinics with us. I keep telling her I am going to pack her in my suitcase and prevent her from returning to The States for a couple of weeks.

Ellen is here to paint Guatemala. Her paintings are beautiful as she is capturing the culture on canvas.

The little boy of the house was also entertaining. He keep petting the stomach of the pig and the pig loved the attention. Well, Katy wanted to try her hand at it........let's just hope she washed her hands before her next consult!

The clinic was great. Tomorrow I will post the goiter we found that a lady has had for 40 years. Steps are already being taken to help this lady as soon as possible.

We had 39 medical patients and 59 dental patients. We had safe travels and we are thankful. We pray that the clinic strengthens The Church and the patients there will think about the things they saw and heard.