I have some other photos that I want to share with you. The photos help bring-to-life the events that happen here and I hope to motivate some to come and serve with us.
After the posting last night, about the translators, one translator signed up to come in July. Thank you, Jason! It will be good to work with you again and I know you will be a blessing to the patients.
As I mentioned last night, there are so many people that serve in the ministry and each are so important.
Another group of people that impact patients, are the evangelists. Health Talents not only focuses on the physical aspects of the patients but also the spiritual aspects. Yes, we want people to feel good and be physically healthy, but even more important is their spiritual health.
Victor, one our evangelist, visited our patients during the afternoon of the surgical week. He prayed and sang with patients.
I have mentioned Jodi before and the great help she has been. Here, she is working the day shift and making a round with the patients.
Brenda, a nurse, has been coming down for several years. This week, she and her husband Doyle, brought one of their granddaughters. It was nice to have her with us and and she was helpful.
One afternoon, some our ABC Children were able to visit. Doyle and Brenda met one of their ABC Children. The children and parents are very appreciative of the ABC Program and what it offers. It is always enjoyable to spend some time with the child and their family.
I have mentioned Alejandra, who is Violeta's daughter. She is a wonderful translator and is very kind to the patients. She will be joining us in June, with the next surgical team.
Before patients leave, the Guatemalan nurses review when their post-op visit will be and other important information. The patients are given a bag, that has a Bible in it and few other things to enjoy. Rita and her team preparing the bags for discharge.
During the week, Guatemala celebrated Mother's Day. Unlike Mother's Day in the United States, it always is on the same date, so it varies what day of the week it falls on. This young girl visit several patients on Mother's Day and presented some of the mothers with some gifts. What a sweet, young lady.
So that wraps this surgical week in May. The year is flying by......we are looking forward and preparing for the team that will arrive in June.
Have you completed your application to join a team this year?
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