Clinic in Lemoa

Today, we had a great day in Lemoa. We had 22 medical patients, with a wide variety of illnesses.

Lisa had one patient return with xrays and we scheduled her an appointment with Jennifer. Jennifer, is a physical therapist and has been helping in our clinic. She is able to educate patients on exercises and treatments that will help their illness.

We had several diabetics and most of them plan on attending the next diabetic class. The family that lives behind the clinic has had family members from New York and New Jersey visiting for a two weeks. One of the ladies came to the clinic to get some medicine before she travels home. She told me that she is a diabetic and when she is in New York, she has no problem controlling her blood sugar. When I asked her how it has been since she has been here, she just laughed and said, "Way too high! They eat so much rice here!"

After all of the patients were seen, we had a staff meeting. There are so many things that we need to talk about as the ministry grows and needs arise. It takes a lot of planning to keep things going and Kemmel does a great job of keeping us organized.

This weekend the HTI Board will be meeting in Antigua. Some of us will be going to Antigua tomorrow and preparing for the meetings on Saturday and Sunday, while others will arrive on Saturday morning. Please remember us in your prayers as we all travel to Antigua. We will be presenting information on the medical and dental clinics in the highlands. We will also present information on the educational programs that we have and how it has impacted the communities.

I know the board members would appreciate your prayers as they make decisions on how to better serve the communities and congregations that we are involved in. Health Talents is very much respected here in Guatemala and we always want to remember our ministry.......to share the love of Christ and to support the local congregations in their ministry.