We had a great day in La Palma and got a lot of work done while having a good time. Lots of people came to seek medical help, and nurse Dea along with Hiliana was very busy. Celia translated and Mindy operated the pharmacy. Art hung several racks and curtain hangers for Lori and repaired some doors and built a cabinet for the sewing machines. Kirk got the church projector working very well and the large TV in the preacher school to display images from the Polycom for videoconferencing. Monte cut hair for nearly 20 young boys ranging from 2 years up. Amy repaired some sewing machines and assisted in sewing classes. Mary taught several ladies about sewing and had one of them teaching others. Carol and I were ‘go fers’ and tried to keep the other folks supplied with needed items. Melvin made around 30 pairs of reading glasses and stayed busy all day.
A highlight of the day was when an elderly man in a wheelchair came to get help for a sore on his lower back. He was sitting on newspaper for a cushion. Dea worked with him to find out how to best help him. She had Mary make a cushion from some foam blankets while Art repaired the armrest on his wheelchair. The old fellow was very gracious and plans to come back tomorrow for his custom-made cushion. Melvin made him some glasses while he was here.
Mindy and Amy went with Lori on some home visits (see photo of them receiving hugs from two cute little girls).
We had pupusas at Reina’s house for dinner, closed out with a short devo and prayer. Tomorrow promises to be busy also—we will move to Ocotepeque in the afternoon.
We are tired and happy.