Sunday, November 14, 2010

Domingo-our day of rest

Well, we have rested, we have eaten, we have worshipped and we have worked.  The day started with a light breakfast and a tour of the Barnabas House complex.  Midway through the morning, local midwives began to arrive at the "house".  They had been told that our team would do eye exams for them, so Matt and Eric got an early dry run for their eye clinic.  16 ladies left with better eye sight. 
As they were examing eyes, the rest of the team went to church at the end of the drive.  The congregation was small, but most of those attending were bilingual.  The sermon was about the first chapter of Jonah, reminding us that we often go in the opposite direction of where God tells us to go. 
After church, we piled in the bus and headed to Bella Vista Fish House for lunch.  We all enjoyed the tilapia (whole), rice and beans, fried plantains, pickled cabbage and onions.  The view was the best part of the meal.
Our next stop was a short visit to Las Glorias Resort.  This resort area is owned by the family who donated the land where the Barnabas House is located.  It is situated right on Lago de Yojoa.  Again, the views are breath taking. 
Our labors began as we blended all the medicines we carried with us into the 17 tubs here.  We cleaned, sorted and organized all the tubs, and loaded them onto the bus.  The eye crew went through each box of glasses, making a list of the numbered bags that were missing, so that we know what we are starting with. 
We took a short break to worship...again.  Sylvia asked us why we were each here.  What was is we expected to happen.  And...where would we expect to see Christ.  We each have been given a cross to wear.  These crosses will be given to someone who blesses us during the week.  We listened to the song "God Speaking" by Mandisa.  "Who knows how He'll get a hold of us..."  We annointed each others hand for service.
After dinner...we have counted out and bagged 25,000 children´s vitamins, 25,000 adult vitamins, and 7000 Tums.  This activity came with much laughter and sharing of life stories. 
Tomorrow is our first clinic day.  We are excited, anxious, and ready to go.  We covet your prayers.
More tomorrow....
One child at a time,
Patti, Bill, Matt, Kevin, Sylvia, Linda, Pam, Jack, Kindle, Sharon, Kelly and Eric 

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