Clinic in Mactzul II

We all met at Santo Tomas this morning before heading out.  We went to four communities.......Lemoa, Chichi, Mactzul II and Chicua. I was with the group that went to Mactzul II.

We had a great clinic in many aspects.  We had a good number of patients but more important, we made some very good contacts.

I did not have time to take a lot of photos so, someone grabbed my camera and helped me out.

Lydia, taking a blood pressure.

This is Dave and he has been down a few times to help us out.  Danny is translating for Dave.

This is Cara and she is working in the pharmacy area. She is a big help in the clinics!

I did not get any photos of the dental crew and I apologize for that :(

This is Lydia and Somer at lunch.  We were served chicken, rice, salad and tamalitos.  It was very good!

We had 26 medical patients, 20 dental patients and 2 dental cleanings.

One encouraging discussion we had was with a 13 year old.  She is not a Christian and has been thinking that it might be time to become one.  She told me that she can read a little but does not understand everything that she reads.  This is very common here, especially among the ladies.  So, I am going to try to take her a Bible next clinic and encourage her more to worship with the congregation on Sundays and during the week.

We also met a older man that has not been worshiping for 17 years.  After his wife died, there were some problems and he went his separate way.  He told me that it was ok if I asked Tomas to pray with us.  Tomas remembered the man and was happy to spend a few times talking with him.

Julie, Dave and their family have two ABC Children in this community. This is Esvin and his family.....with Dave, Julie, Abby and Cara.

This is Juana with her family...........Cara, Dave, Julie and Abby.

Julie and Dave were here last year and met with their ABC families.  Last year, Juana's mom asked Julie and Dave to pray for her family.  Her husband was drinking and was no longer attending worship.  So today, Julie asked if there was anything else they could pray for and that they have remembered her and her family in their daily prayers.  

Juana's mom told them that she had a baby die since they have been down.  Also, one of her other children was hit by a car but he is ok.  Due to these occurances, her husband has rethought his relationship with God and has returned to the church.  We talked about this for a few minutes, with Tomas translating.  She then asked the family to remember her in their prayers, that her sadness will be lifted.

We know and have confidence, that God will hear and answer those prayers.

This is Abby with several of the children at the clinic today.

It was a wonderful day for many reasons!  I look forward to the possibility of going back next month and following up with the patients.

Tomorrow, we will head out to different clinics and pray that everything goes well!!  Stay tuned!!