ACU meets Mactzul I

After breakfast at the hotel, we went to two different areas. Our group went to Mactzul I. It is not a far drive and we set clinic up fairly quickly. This is a photo of the Abilene group before clinic started.

We began clinic as we always do, with prayer. We welcome the patients and explain what services we will be providing.

Sometimes, it can be a challenge since we do not have an automatic blood pressure machine. Here, Laura instructs how to take a manual blood pressure with a cuff and a stethoscope.

We saw a total of 25 medical patients and 25 dental patients.

In the afternoon, the children came to visit when their classes finished. This young man sings a song for the group.

The young ladies teach a song with hand motions.

The children enjoy face paints and coloring.

This young girl wants to be painted as a kitten.

When I took this next photo, I had no idea what was in store for Rebecca. She is a student in the area who was waiting for a sponsor for the ABC Program. She always looks a little sad and has difficulty hearing.

The next thing I hear is that Laura and Martin want to sponsor a girl from this area. Rick set it up so now Rebecca has sponsors and she gets to meet them!!! She will now have her medical and dental care paid for, she will receive some clothing for school and her family will receive food. More important than all of this, is she will be able to continue with school and be able to develop a relationship with her sponsors!!

What can be more exciting than that?????? That's all folks!!

Tomorrow, another adventure!!