Day 8 - The Medical Team Returns to Gualan.
It was so great to have the whole team back together again! We had a great dinner together and got to hear lots of stories about La Union. We also told a lot of stories of what life has been like here in Gualan.
Tomorrow we get to sleep late! We will go to the house blessing ceremonies and then do some touring of other home sites in Gualan and Zacapa.
Other than our reunion, our day today was more of the same. More work on the electrical wiring. Mucho mas digging of the septic. Everytime we met the goal, they decided it needed to be another foot deeper! One house had sandy soil, the other one, shale. Five different men took turns with the pick axe, breaking the rock and throwing it up out of the hole with a shovel.
The medical team saw another 53 patients in their half day clinic, totalling 376 patients in 3-1/2 days. Incredible! If you get a chance, ask someone from the medical team about the travel and the accommodations. They have some great stories!
In addition to this work, Trish, Mary and John painted the entire interior of the church and its bathroom in the last two days. If you ever need detail work done around your toilet, call this team of professionals! They've perfected a down and dirty method to complete it in record time!
Blessings as you complete your mission! We look forward to your return and hearing all about your time there! We pray for your safe return home!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Walker's 7th Grade Homeroom at FIL
WOW it is amazing to me to see how much all of you have done and are accomplishing on your trip. What a wonderful blessing to be able to share God's love with others there. I was brought to tears reading all the days postings and was very quickly reminded of how very blessed I am. Thanks to all of you for being Gods messengers and spreading his love in so many special ways. I pray for God to continue to bless you as you finish your trip there and on your journey home. God's blessings to you all!!!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne Skopek
Time goes by so quickly it is hard to believe your time has come to an end. You have all touched so many lives. Have a safe trip home, I look forward to having our family all together again.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your note and pictures with us back home. Your mission looks so rewarding. I am sure all of your lives are changed by the wonderful work and prayers you were able to share together and with the folks there. My prayers go out to you for a safe trip home. Trish, call when you get back. I would love to hear all about your experience.
ReplyDeleteErica