The team arrived safely on Saturday evening. We had dinner, a short meeting and then ended the day.
Sunday morning began with worship in Montellano and as always, it was wonderful.
Oscar translated through the service.
Rick led the congregation in some English songs.
It was arranged so I could meet my new ABC daughter Julisa. She live near Montellano.
Pink is her favorite color and she brought several members of her family with her.
This week, we will be running two operating rooms. This is the first time that we will be utilizing the anesthesiology machine since COVID. We have had them serviced and maintain but now it is show-time.
We never want to forget how important prayer is. I can not tell you how many times a week, we as a team join in prayer. It is also touching to know that patients do the same. It is humbling and reassuring to know that it is not all left up to us and our abilities. Our God is the ultimate power.
Anne is a nurse that has been on several surgical trips and here she cares for a patient post surgery.
Below, Susan also cares for a patient post op. We know that the care that we give patients physically, spiritually and emotionally is very important. Susan will also return to care for patients during the May surgical trip. Thank you, Susan for your care to the patients!
Below, Jodi is with a young patient that had surgery. Jodi has offered to stay in Guatemala for two weeks to help us during the surgical week, as Susan. She will be a big help to the staff in preparing for the clinic that we will have in two weeks.
During the week, we have to have a few minutes to enjoy different things. Kemmel, our director, calleda bakery that is about 45 minutes away to deliver a fresh truck of pastries for us to enjoy. Thank you, Kemmel!
During the week, we accumulate a lot of laundry. I will post photos later of the work that several of the ladies do, to prepare us for the next surgical team.
On this team, was my friend Sally. This was her first surgical team in Montellano. It was wonderful having her here to experience the surgical week and to have her see all that happens. We have a longggggg history in ICU together and she has been such a big supporter of me and HTI. Thank you, Sally!! I hope that you return!
We never want to forget or minimize the spiritual outreach of the ministry. Victor, visiting with patients after their surgery. This is such an important time. They have been seeking relief from pain and problems and now we can offer spiritual and emotional comfort. Great is our God!
During the time of COVID, we did a couple of campaigns to maintain the clinic. One of them was a Cross Walk Campaign. Susan, found a brick that was purchased in her honor, for the work that she has dedicated here in Guatemala.
What an honor! We appreciate so much the time and dedication that people give to the ministry! Thank you, Susan!
A few of the nurses gathered.
We never want to forget the cooks. What an awesome job they do, starting at 4:30 am and going until 10 pm.
It will soon be time to be preparing for the May surgical team!
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It was a wonderful experience, Sheri!
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