This morning, several of us headed to Chuchuca and Xejox. These are two communities, where we have the ABC Program. They are about 2 hours past Santa Cruz, depending on what is in the road!
When we arrived, we quickly unpacked the trucks. The members of the church usually want to give us a snack when we arrive. We had cake and soft drinks........then we went to work.
Sandra will be seeing patients with Mikaela, Marcos will be seeing patients with Martina, Manuel will be doing dental cleanings, Tomas and Luis will be doing education on how to properly brush teeth and Cesibel will be teaching how to properly floss.
Cesar, Enrique and I will be visiting homes and delivering water filter replacements and delivering gifts to ABC Children for their birthdays.
As we were walking to homes, this was our view. It was a pretty day to be walking. This area is also dry. I think all of Guatemala is anticipating the rainy season.
This was the first home that we visited. The filter was kept very clean and we were pleased how we found it. We replaced the filter, prayed with the family and then went on to the next home.
After several houses, it was time to go back to the church building. This young boy received a book of Bible studies and a backpack from his sponsors. These areas are very poor and the children really appreciate what they receive.
Cesar, talking to the children and parents about the students reading this book of Bible stories in the evening to the other members of the family. It will help with their reading skills and also provide a time of Bible study in the homes.
This was one of the homes that we visited. I wanted to bring a lamb home with me but know that Nakko would not be gentle with it.
As I mentioned, these families are poor but most maintain what they do have.
One young girl, cooking tortillas for lunch.
While we were out hiking from home to home, dental was pressing on with the day. This is Cesibel teaching this father and son how to properly floss their teeth.
This is Luis, from Montellano, teaching this family how to properly brush their teeth.
When we finished with our filters, it was almost 7pm. We returned to the church building and dental was also finishing for the day.
We enjoyed a dinner of chicken, rice, tortillas and soft drinks. Everyone was in their sleeping bag or sheets within an hour for a good night of sleep.
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