Carry your candle.................

When I went to the clinic today Marcos and Lisa asked me if I had seen the video yet. I did not know what they were talking about but now I do. Below is a link to a video that the Memorial Church of Christ presented. You will see a photo of Marcos, Gaspar, Maury, Martina, Josefina and two young girls from Choacaman IV. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did today!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOfQYLGYjow

Matthew 5: 16

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Clinic in Mactzul III

I drove to get the guys today and we went to Mactzul III for clinic. As we got closer to the Mactzul areas, we saw many, many people walking away and leaving the area. The guys told me that there was some reunion for the women today...............my heart sunk. I have learned that when there is a school function, a meeting of the church members, a wedding, a funeral, a baptism......there are NO patients.

However, I was encouraged when I saw the signs that had been posted in the roads about our clinic today. I do not remember them doing this before so this is a step in the right direction.

We had four patients...........when all of the patients were seen , it was time for the school break. All of the 30 students came to see us. They all stood around my bench and wanted to learn English. I asked them what they wanted to learn and they told me the alphabet............so we practiced the alphabet a few times. After their class was over, 8 of them returned to learn a few more words. I will see how much they remember when we return on August 12th.

Finally, I have a photo of Mary Beth to blog. I have mentioned her and the seminar that she is doing in Paxot II on Friday and Saturday. She is speaking to the ladies on Ephesians. Rosario, has come to translate into K'iche' for her. They are studying and preparing for a couple days before the seminar begins. We enjoyed dinner together tonight.

So, we have Kemmel, Lisa and Mary Beth in the back with Rosario and I in the front.

I think the ladies of Paxot will be blessed on Friday and Saturday. The days will be special for them.

When you think you have the day planned...........

Well, just when you think you have the day planned...............it all changes!

Lisa gave me a ride this morning to Clinica Carris this morning for our educational day with the guys. After we arrived, Kemmel called and said that Josefina and her team could not make it to their clinic because of protests in the street. We waited so they could join in on the education but they never made it because of the streets being blocked.

Within a few minutes, Kemmel called and said we should head home while we could because they may block more streets later in the day.

Later, I saw Manuel walking in Chichi. He told me that his team had to get out of the truck and join the protest even though they did not want to. Later, Josefina told me that they had to wait 30-40 minutes before they could get back into the truck. She had been very nervous and I can see why.

So, it was another day, another adventure...........without the education that Lisa had planned.

Please pray for our safety tomorrow as the guys and I travel Mactzcul III for clinic.

Calm day..............

For the last few days that I have sat here and blogged, studied, day-dreamed or whatever..........I have been watching this rose bloom. It is outside in the terrace and I can see it from the table. I went out during the rain and wanted to share it with you.


Lisa, Kemmel and Mary Beth went to Paxot II to celebrate a birthday. Some bug hit me the other day so I have decided to stay home.

Mary Beth will be having a ladies class in Paxot II on Friday and Saturday. Rosario, from the coast, will come and translate into K'iche'. I think that Mary Beth could translate for herself but she will let Rosario do it this time. Please pray for her during these two days. It is a great opportunity for the ladies to hear and learn more from the book of Ephesians.

The eye team will be here next Saturday. Please pray for their safe arrival and the healing of their patients. We have three patients from this area going for surgery.

Tired of photos????

Yes, I have more photos and more stories to share............

I did not have a clinic this week with Rick, Susan or Jimmy so this was the best "family" shot I have...........we missed not having Julie Ann but hope she had fun at camp.

More temperatures being taken in Chuchipaca.....................

More dental work...............................

More physical therapy....................or recreational therapy???????

Yes, there is a blood pressure..............let's check it again.......

Somer will be a dentist.............I can see it in her smile....... :)

Susanne is concentrating on her Spanish...........as the child is thinking about taking the pill.......

Steve......our physical therapist / vital sign taker.......Elsa make sure he is doing it right.

More children at the Sepela school..............see the one face that does not quite fit in?????

Right at this moment, the group is at the hotel waiting for the shuttle to go to the airport................thanks to Dale and Facebook!

Last Group Photo in Chichicastenango

The group met for one last photo in the Santo Tomas Hotel, Chichicastenango before returning to The City. They will spend the night there and then fly home tomorrow.

We pray that they have a safe flight home. They will return home with many good memories. They have made new friends and served others, while reflecting the love of Christ.

Photo Catch-up

It is difficult to post all of the photos while a group is here..........there are so many! So, here are a few more.

Getting ready to screen students in Sepela on Thursday. I think the teacher is having as much fun as the students.

Steve and Kristin are not sure they want to ride the bus home..............while Diana is like me, she is looking forward to the adventure!

Jessica and Maury working in dental.

Haley checking the blood pressure of one of our regular diabetic patients.

Sara and Nancy setting up the pharmacy in Chuchipaca.

Dental group in Chichipaca on Saturday.

May I please have some privacy??

Views from driving back from Mactzul II on Friday. This is the lake in Lemoa, near where Clinica Carris is.

Another view of Lemoa.

It was a great three days of clinics..............including medical, dental, dental cleaning and physical therapy.