We had a great group of people who went on the medical trip. They started with triage -the sorting of patients according to the urgency of their need for care.
They had to work through interpreters. It was a real blessing to have these people give of their time. This man and another woman interpreter, not pictured here, traveled two hours twice a day by bus to help.
Most patients were terrified of putting the thermometer under the tongue…. under the arm was the next best thing. This little guy decided that it tickled.
Blood pressure was checked.
And other things that are normal for checking overall health. The people hardly ever get this type of medical treatment, if…at all.
Often the wind blows hard, the dirt in the air causes ear and respiratory issues…..
Several had to have their ears flushed out, against their liking….
But a sucker does wonders on making things better!
This precious baby had pneumonia…..
The gas powered generator was used so the nurse could give her a breathing treatment. She then shows the mother how to tend to the baby until the next treatment.
Both were so weary. It was extremely hot, that alone wears you out.
Before we left….A happier Mom…. a healthier baby. Thank you Lord.
The wait was long and hot….the people were very patient…
The nurses worked hard….
The pharmacy was busy….
Sometimes babies just needed to be held while their moms were being seen by the doctor. This babies mother had a toothache that made the whole right side of her face hurt all the way to her ear. I have had a lot of teeth problems through the years. My heart ached for her…I remember walking the floors at night slapping my cheek because that somehow made it feel better. I hate she has to experience that kind of pain. They were able to treat it with some antibiotics for now….until she can see a dentist. Yet….she smiles.
Dental care is in great need here. Prayerfully someone will answer that call to come.
We rarely saw the doctors during the day…they treated patients for 6 or more hours straight…without breaks, even for lunch. Sandwiches and drinks were taken to them because they wouldn’t leave their post. This is Dr. Ron…he came out only to give some private time for a patient, another doctor and an interpreter.
I didn’t take pictures of all the things they did as physicians. There were lots of different areas that needed treatment. I admire that they took time out of their schedules to give free care.
After a long hard day…the doctors, one of the male interpreters and Roy, who is the missionary in Mexico, give their seats up for the women in the truck.
So much skill…so much compassion…so very humbling.
I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Matthew 25:36 NIV
If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? James 2:16 NIV
We can all help someone….near us….and far away from us. Pray about who God wants you to help today.
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