Clinic in Mactzul I

This morning, we all met in front of the office and went to Mactzul I.  I stayed in Mactzul with Ceci, Manuel, Sandra and Maria.  Tomas and Enrique continued on to Mactzul III to deliver some more water filters and to do some dental checks.

As we tried to get to our destinations, we had some challenges.  We had to wait for about 20 minutes before the traffic cleared.  Since the main highway has collapsed, the buses and semis have used the back roads to get to Quiche.  The back roads were not made for these heavy vehicles.  Their use of the roads has caused several problems. 

This is one the ABC children that was at the clinic in Mactzul II.

We had 9 medical patients, 1 dental cleaning and about 40 ABC Children.

This is Manuel working with one of the ABC Children.  They are using the food color to show where the child has not brushed well.  Here, Manuel is showing the child where he can make some improvements.

Martina is working with a mother of an ABC Child.  The parents are also taught better brushing and flossing techniques to they can help their children.

It was a wonderful day and I enjoyed staying busy with the patients and the families.

The leaders of the church asked me to return on October 24th, to teach a ladies class on good emotional health.  I am really excited about this topic and hope I can present something that will be helpful. 

Tomorrow, some of us will go to San Jorge tomorrow morning.