FoH,
It is hard to top a day like we had in SLdN this Tuesday. Here are a few highlights:
- No rain, much sun, a lovely tropical breeze from sunrise to this very moment. The stars were silver-dollar sized and enough to overfill the Grand Canyon. They are back!
- Our travelers with an early departure have checked with praise reports equally wonderful under the circumstances. Special kudos to Sheila A who set Elaine's arm so well, said the Phoenix orthopedic specialist!
- The mission compound is a couple acres with a concrete block surrounding at about 10' high. To enter the grounds, the gate is now a very tight fit. Even though we competed with general medicine, maternity, dentistry and school children and employees, this was a very smooth day getting our patients into the campus. We had 193 patients go thru the clinic, 41 had surgery, 2 more eye prostheses were delivered and dozens of laser treatment and teeth cleanings occurred.
- Devotions and praise music lifted us and prepared us to serve our creator.
- No one has reported any significant sickness. Bug bites are more of a pixy rouge face decoration rather than itchified mounds.
- Roommates are getting along and even enjoying it (although some of the Tortuga 24 wanted another sleepover!).
- Last night, when I waled away from the dining area at about 9pm, I believe at least 50 of our +60 team were still at the tables rousing and roaring a Haitian hollerfest. To be part of a team that brings sight during the day and sincerely revels with new found friends, that is irreplaceable.
We appreciate your love and support. We will be home too soon and not soon enough!
Mark Lancaster
Notes:
-Dennis says Diane You will love the pictures I got. Only have one messenger left. Love and miss you and the puppies. Prayers, DKH
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