Clinic in San Jorge

We had the clinic in San Jorge today.  Lisa called me this morning with a slight change in plans and we rolled with it.  Enrique, Cecibel and I left Quiche about 8am and we headed for San Jorge, which is always warmer than Chichi.

When we arrived, people were waiting for us and that is a welcomed site.

Two weeks ago, we had the clinic in the church building and today it is in Anna's house.  It is always very kind of her to open her home to us to have clinic.

This was the prize patient of the day.  She came to see us two weeks ago since she wanted her tooth pulled.  Her son came with her to clinic, as she can not talk but she is able to hear.  When the promoters asked about her medical history, they were told that she is diabetic. They checked her blood sugar and it was 523 and her blood pressure was 170/90.  Marcos opted not to pull her tooth and so she came across the room for a consult.

We talked about medicine and her diet.  She seemed to understand well and her son was very helpful.

Today, Maricela's blood pressure was 120/70 and her blood sugar was 144!  She felt much better and hopefully, can get that tooth taken care of.

After all of the patients were seen, we sat on the porch and talked to Pedro.  He is a member of the church there and always helps with the clinics.

As we were talking, they delivered some feed for the animals.  It came in huge bundles that needed to be taken off the the truck and stored on the side of the house.  I had always wanted to see if I could carry one, so we jumped up to help!  Enrique, Cecibel and I all grabbed a bundle and carried them.  They are not heavy at all.  Now, I know that I can carry one in the future when I am a shepherdess! I wish that I had taken some photos.

As we continued to sit and talk, we had some visitors.  It is the dry part of the year right now and there is not a lot of water. The tubs on the pila is rain water that they have collected to use at times as this.  Well, this cow came around the corner to see what we were doing.

In the pink and white container was cilantro.  The cow slowly ate the cilantro and we watched.  It was like no one really knew what to do.

For lunch, we had wonderful fried chicken, beans, salad and tortillas.  It is unusual to be served a lettuce salad but it was great!  During lunch, I said to Cesibel, "I wonder why we do not have cilantro on the salad?"  Shhhhhhhhhh................................it is our secret :)