Friday in Antigua..........

We left Montellano about 0830 this morning for Antigua. We had a quick breakfast, shot the group photo, loaded the bus and Marie called the last roll. No one wanted to be left behind..........all of the patients were well, Antigua was ahead and the cooler air was calling our names!

I think everyone enjoyed lunch at Sky Cafe..........JoLee and I had great salads...............

We then divided up into groups for the rest of the afternoon. I arranged my return shuttle for Sunday morning and then I walked to the market. Everyone was doing well and there were enough people who had been to the market before, I felt it safe to return to the hotel and relax before dinner.

At 7pm we enjoyed a dinner buffet at the hotel. This is Jessica and Sharon, both from Texas.

This is Eddie and Trudy from TN......they have been down several times.

You have met Charles and Marie.

This is Katie (OK), Emily (AL) and Naomi (Antigua).

Marie went from table to table to let everyone know the plan for the next morning......breakfast at 0700, bags in the lobby at 0730 and departure at 0800...........just like clock work.

Naomi and I hung out talking after dinner with some others.

It was a great week...................mission accomplished. We had several first-timers and we hope they will return again. While it was good to make new friends, it was also nice to see the "regulars." While being able to help others that have less is a great opportunity, it is also a commandment. We know that we have touched many lives this week. We pray that the work has been a physical blessing but even more important, a spiritual blessing. No matter where we are.............the opportunity and commandment remain for us that follow Christ.