Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday- Charles Treat - What a day... This has truly been an awesome experience. I have the privledge of working with some of the finest youth I've ever encountered(even the ones who came to Peru with me-just kidding); they have worked hard and served the Lord diligently. We spent the morning at the Aldea, an orphanage in Cajamarca, coloring, playing ball, and spending time with the children. Despite their circumstances, the children were remarkably happy and were as much of a blessing to us as we could have been to them. The rest of the day was spent with the medical team. New challenges awaited us as we found areas to contribute throughout the clinic. many of the youth began by entertaining the children of those who came for treatment, but some took on various hands-on roles: helping the dentists, fitting and distributing glasses, and working in the pharmacy. I'm not an overly emotional; however, I shed a few tears today as i observed the needs of the people being met by a young generation that many in this world have lost faith in. Praise the Lord for all he has done!
Saturday from Shelby, Laura, and Haley
Today was a new experience for me. The youth went to an orphanage and played with the children that touched our hearts deeply. It really puts matters into perspective when a little girl or boy is excited to receive a crayon and coloring page. After the orphanage we grabbed lunch...the food here is the BEST! We then ventured to the clinic to help with the children while their families saw the doctor,dentist,and pharmacist. All 400 patients were seen today and received the proper medical care that they needed. Today was just the first day of clinic and activities so we are all very excited to see what God has in store for the rest of the week!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Friday night
We all made it to Cajamarca about 3:30 this afternoon, including Jack and Martha. They had been at the airport since 8 am this morning waiting for our 2 pm flight. They didn't connect with our pick up person last night at the airport and ended up walking across from the airport and staying at the hotel connected to the airport. We're all a little tired, but well and looking forward to a good night's sleep. We've been working in the pharmacy trying to get ready for clinic tomorrow in a village about 30 minutes away.
Friday
Just a quick note to say we were late getting to Lima, but we made it safe and sound with all our bags, even though some of the bags and all of the travelers looked a bit haggard. Our flight was delayed AFTER we boarded the plane for over an hour and then when we arrived in Lima, a couple from California who we were suppose to meet, were not at the meetin' place. After searching the airport, we finally gave up and arrived at the hotel at 2:30 this morning. Even with little sleep, most are looking a bit more bright eyed and bushy-tailed and ready to head to the airport for 2 pm flight to Cajamarca. We are just hoping the couple from California (Martha and Jack) are also bright-eyed and bushy-tail and waiting on us at the airport! More Later.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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