We were almost to clinic when Lisa went around a curve........and there, mid-road, sunk in mud was a truck! We sat for a minute to see what he was going to do but he just sat there. We put on our rain jackets and walked down the road to the truck. A young boy, about 13 years old, jumped out from the driver's seat. He knew he was literally sunk! He was in the process of driving his brothers and sisters to school when the truck got stuck.
We stood in the rain and talked with some people about how bad the roads are. What else is there to do in the rain? When two other guys arrived, we were able to rock the truck out of the mud. These guys were nice enough to tell us about another road to use to get to clinic......so, off we all went.
The clinic was small but we had a few patients. The best part of the day was when Juan walked to the store and brought back hot coffee for us. Thank you, Juan.
The up-side of the rain is the pretty flowers that we are able to enjoy now.
The hot shower and electric blanket could not happen fast enough tonight. Finally, warmth!Tomorrow, we will have clinic in Lemoa.
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