A Full Day Of Work For Everyone

Everyone was in action today. The dental and medical teams saw patients all day, beginning at 9 am and ending at 4 pm. The Christian Ed team had more than 40 kids come for crafts, singing, and a lesson. The construction team continued erecting the cinder block walls.

Dentists John Howe, Candace Kann, and Alex Khoury saw almost 40 patients today and performed nearly 100 tooth extractions. In a different setting, most of the patients they saw would simply have had cavities filled, but in Honduras, where the equipment they are able to bring is limited, the only option for their patients is to have the affected teeth pulled to prevent further pain or even life-threatening infections. The doctors and nurses continued to see patients who complained of a variety of ailments, for whom they prescribed the available medications from our pharmacy.

Progress continues on the construction site. Slowly but surely the walls are going up, one block at a time. One of our local foremen, Jose, put on a fantastic display of his musical talents, serenading us with the guitar and the harmonic simultaneously.

The Christian Ed team finally got to spend a day with the local children, who were so excited by the variety of games and activities that they kept wanting more and more! They started by coloring pictures, then sang songs, led by Ashley Astleford, accompanied by Justin Stanton on the guitar. Next they went outside to play games of musical chairs and were treated by Spencer Lengyel to balloon animals and hats.

Spencer's balloon animals are a favorite with the kids no matter where we go.	A whole lot of kids for Christian Education.	This beautiful little girl loved the arts and crafts projects.
Doctors John Howe and Alex Khoury prepare to see patiens in the dental clinic.	Ashley Astleford teaches children about the power of prayer with the help of Martha, a local girl who came to help translate.	These children are so curious about everything we do, and love the attention.
Dr. Candace Kann attending a patient in the dental clinic, assisted by nurse Barbara Ritzert.	Dr. Rick Herrscher gives a child a physical examination.	Bishop Lloyd Allen of the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras helps hand out prescription medications to some clinic patients.
The Christian Ed team preparing crafts for the kids.	Dr. John Howe assures a young patient that this won't hurt a bit!	Brenda Lengyel and Dr. Bob Johnston with old friend Maria Consuela.
Dr. Alex Khoury entertains kids after their dental check-ups.	When the clinic is busy, the pharmacy is really busy. Here are patients waiting for their prescriptions.	Ashley Astleford and a young girl who is proud of her coloring.
Dr. Candace Kann having fun with some of the kids after all the patients had been seen.	Have you ever wondered how the website gets updated each night? Here's Justin Stanton downloading the day's pictures from everyones' cameras.	Barbara Ritzert takes a brief rest after a long day of work at the clinic.
Cn. Neal Michell helps the team keep their work in perspective at evening prayer session.