Tuesday 27th 4:30 pm

Today was a busy but good day getting things set up at the hospital. Normally no surgeries are done on the day of set up but a man came to the hospital today with a very painful hernia so the surgical team went to work and operated on him. If he has a family and has to provide for them and is unable to work due to a hernia, having this surgery can change his life for the better. He will now be able to work and take care of his family.

The custom of the local people is to bow when they greet you. Mari and Michelle said it makes them feel humbled.

When the team brings all the supplies to the hospital they organize the shelf so they can readily find what they need. Most of the supplies are used while the team is there but what is left stays on the shelf. Judi says it amazes her how disorganized the shelf is when the team returns.

Sarah said she enjoyed being in the OR today and seeing how the nurses work with basic supplies. She’s excited to work in the OR for the rest of the week.

Craig said one of the drivers, named Moses, had a brother that died and left 6 children. Moses has 6 children himself and is now caring for his brother’s 6 children. He’s working extra jobs to provide for the family and put the kids through school. He makes about 20 shillings a day, which I think Craig said amounts to about $10. Moses picked up a gentleman from the airport and as they talked the gentleman said he was feeling lead to give Moses some money. Moses was able to pay for his kids to go to school. He said God will never leave us or forsake us, (Heb 13:5b). Craig said it is amazing what faith the people have when they have nothing else.

Most of the team members meet each other for the 1st time when then go on the mission trip. Dustin is glad to see how they work together after such a short time.

If you want to call a team member call around 3pm eastern, 2pm central, that will be about 10:00pm their time.

Hope you all are doing well.

Until the next post………………………

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