The team started their fourth day of clinic at a place up up up in the mountains of Choluteca called Las Juvas. They were greeted by Pastor Carlos who is the pastor of this church. The morning started out smoothly for all of the team. This set up was quiet different from the first one. The team had the entire clinic inside of the church building. The first day of the clinic in Las Juvas was 150 patients. The most patients seen in one day yet. Ye the day ran smoothly and it all got done in a timely manner.
Some memories of this clinic. Stephanie took four prescriptions and stuck them in her pocket to fill and the other pharmacists' assistants could not figure out why they did not have any prescriptions coming in. Everyone got a big laugh out of this and named her "Little Debbie".
Riyadh checked in a 40 plus year old lady who had severe rheumatoid arthritis. Her 15 year old daughter carried her up the mountain to the clinic and once she was seen carried her back home. The young lady of 15 had many years added to her life from the constant care she gives her mother on a daily basis.
Jose observed Steve carrying for young boy who had severe wax build up. The young boy stayed very calm while Steve worked quiet a while on his ears. Jose shared it was almost like they were connected. It was surreal how the little boy stayed calm. This was probably the first time the young boy had seen a doctor.
Stephanie finally left her comfort zone of the pharmacy and spend some time playing by herself with the children. Great job Stephanie. Looks like from the picture above they wore you out. Glad you enjoyed the little ones.
Eric was in awe of the beauty of the mountain top looking down into the valley. Beauty of creation hand-crafted by our God. How majestic our God is!!!! Our God created all things even the beauty of Las Juvas.
Pauline shared how there is a sense of community all over the world. This small church reached out to their community through a medical clinic with a little help from the North Americans.
Jon and Derek shared how a patient came in needing to have a caste removed. They asked Dr. Brenda if this could be done. She said yes and told Pastor Carlos to find her something to cut it off of the man's arm. Pastor Carlos came back with a hack saw. Dr. Brenda proceeded sawing on the caste until finally she had removed the caste. There is not anything our Dr. Brenda cannot do if given the opportunity.
At the end of the week the team had seen 586 patients total. They had one salvation and many eyes saw Jesus throughout the five days. To God be the glory for all these things.
"For nothing is impossible with God."
Luke 1:37
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