We currently have an all ladies team here from Jacksonville, Florida. On the team are various medical people and so, today and tomorrow we are doing a medical clinic in the village of Yamachac, about 45 minutes from the mission site.
A week ago, the leaders of the community gave out numbers/tickets so that those who were truly sick would have priority. What happens here is that everyone wants to see the doctor, whether they have a need or not. It is not uncommon for them to have never been to see a doctor and when word gets out that there is a North American doctor in town seeing patience, the crowds arrive!
This group also brought with them enough fluoride treatment for the entire community. Every child had their teeth checked, received a toothbrush and a fluoride treatment. And, after seeing the doctor they also received whatever medicine they needed, free of charge.
While the appointments were taking place, those not involved in the medical clinic were outside doing crafts and activities with the kids. They brought with them t-shirts for the kids to paint, play dough, colouring sheets, bubbles, balls,...you name it, they had it!
What an amazing blessing for this community!
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