Day 4

Hump day! The week is flying by. Only a couple of more days in Tonaca, as the town's name has been shortened.

As Jack says "another day in paradise!" It was a good day in the clinic. The evangelistic team had a number of studies, but no baptisms or restorations today. But the seed is being planted, God gives the increase.

Today we sent a medical team to the schools to screen for the dentist at the request of the school director. We agreed to take 25 kids for each of the hald days we had left. As timing always goes on these trips, Instead of showing up just after lunch they showed up at 230. The dental team and their recruits did an excellent job getting these kids processed.

Our first baptism this week was a lady that was confined to a wheel chair. Derek Shrull, the young man that carried the handicapped man into the church building two years ago, assisted with this lady's baptism. We have the benefit of a swimming pool.

It is not unusual for some team members to get sick on these trips. We have had 2 go down thus far. Both are back ready and raring to go. Good docs, nurses, meds and rest got them back on their feet.

We had one lady who had a growth that needed to be tested for cancer. She didn't ahve the money to have the test run. It costs $10 here. It breaks your heart that she didn't have the $10 and then it makes you wonder why it costs so much back home. Needless to say she has the money to have the test run.

Sometime this week we treated a 94 year old sweetheart of a woman-picture at the top. She had spunk and great blood pressure. The elderly generally do down here. I was sitting at Rose's table when she came in the clinic so I just sat there. She kept directing her answers to me. I guess the scrubs fooled her. I am not a doctor but I slept in a Holiday Inn Express, Oh I guess that was the Hostal Plaza Antiqua, last night.

We are testing our flexibility in the clinis this week. One doc is helping the dentist pull teeth. We have a doc and a nurse filling prescriptions. Everyone is pulling together to make this a successful effort.

Our days start with breakfast at 5:30 and end with the singing about 10. A little cleanup and the day is done.

Speaking of clean up my roomies, Charles and Jim, would appreciate that I do that so I am going to call it a night.

# Posted @ 10:37 PM on Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Comments:

Glad you guys are have a successful trip so far. You may never know the good that will come from this trip from all the lives you are touching! You're all our prayers!

On a separate note- I need a little info from Miss Kristi Jackson. Her aunt called and was wondering about the housing arrangements for the group coming down from St. Louis. They need to know if they'll need sleeping bags, etc. If you could shoot me an email back (jp@mtjuliet.org), I'll get in touch with her.

Love you guys!

# posted by

JP : March 12, 2008 at 10:17 AM

I have so enjoyed reading your comments. Each one of them has brought tears to my eyes.

Let Ronnie know I made it back from New Orleans just a few minutes ago and started looking for your blog.

Miss you all but know you are where God wants you and you all want to be!

Tawanda

# posted by

yaya : March 12, 2008 at 6:02 PM

(posting from my son's account)

Grandpa:
I'm proud of you doing all the computer stuff--even to putting a picture on
the blog!!! I enjoy reading your update each day. I'm sure it means a
great deal to those with family members on the trip. Keep up the good work
and have a safe trip home.

Grandma

# posted by

Jeff : March 12, 2008 at 8:08 PM

Buddy, Many lives are being blessed through your efforts. Thanks for finding the time to send reports. With love and prayers, Ray and Lynn

# posted by

Unknown : March 12, 2008 at 11:17 PM

Buddy, Thanks for finding the time to send reports. Many lives are being blessed through your efforts! With love and prayers, Ray and Lynn

# posted by

Unknown : March 12, 2008 at 11:18 PM


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Day 4 Hump day! The week is flying by. Only a couple of more days in Tonaca, as the town's name has been shortened. As Jack says "another day in paradise!" It was a good day in the clinic. The evangelistic team had a number of studies, but no baptisms or restorations today. But the seed is being planted, God gives the increase. Today we sent a medical team to the schools to screen for the dentist at the request of the school director. We agreed to take 25 kids for each of the hald days we had left. As timing always goes on these trips, Instead of showing up just after lunch they showed up at 230. The dental team and their recruits did an excellent job getting these kids processed. Our first baptism this week was a lady that was confined to a wheel chair. Derek Shrull, the young man that carried the handicapped man into the church building two years ago, assisted with this lady's baptism. We have the benefit of a swimming pool. It is not unusual for some team members to get sick on these trips. We have had 2 go down thus far. Both are back ready and raring to go. Good docs, nurses, meds and rest got them back on their feet. We had one lady who had a growth that needed to be tested for cancer. She didn't ahve the money to have the test run. It costs $10 here. It breaks your heart that she didn't have the $10 and then it makes you wonder why it costs so much back home. Needless to say she has the money to have the test run. Sometime this week we treated a 94 year old sweetheart of a woman-picture at the top. She had spunk and great blood pressure. The elderly generally do down here. I was sitting at Rose's table when she came in the clinic so I just sat there. She kept directing her answers to me. I guess the scrubs fooled her. I am not a doctor but I slept in a Holiday Inn Express, Oh I guess that was the Hostal Plaza Antiqua, last night. We are testing our flexibility in the clinis this week. One doc is helping the dentist pull teeth. We have a doc and a nurse filling prescriptions. Everyone is pulling together to make this a successful effort. Our days start with breakfast at 5:30 and end with the singing about 10. A little cleanup and the day is done. Speaking of clean up my roomies, Charles and Jim, would appreciate that I do that so I am going to call it a night. # Posted @ 10:37 PM on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Comments: Glad you guys are have a successful trip so far. You may never know the good that will come from this trip from all the lives you are touching! You're all our prayers! On a separate note- I need a little info from Miss Kristi Jackson. Her aunt called and was wondering about the housing arrangements for the group coming down from St. Louis. They need to know if they'll need sleeping bags, etc. If you could shoot me an email back (jp@mtjuliet.org), I'll get in touch with her. Love you guys! # posted by JP : March 12, 2008 at 10:17 AM I have so enjoyed reading your comments. Each one of them has brought tears to my eyes. Let Ronnie know I made it back from New Orleans just a few minutes ago and started looking for your blog. Miss you all but know you are where God wants you and you all want to be! Tawanda # posted by yaya : March 12, 2008 at 6:02 PM (posting from my son's account) Grandpa: I'm proud of you doing all the computer stuff--even to putting a picture on the blog!!! I enjoy reading your update each day. I'm sure it means a great deal to those with family members on the trip. Keep up the good work and have a safe trip home. Grandma # posted by Jeff : March 12, 2008 at 8:08 PM Buddy, Many lives are being blessed through your efforts. Thanks for finding the time to send reports. With love and prayers, Ray and Lynn # posted by Unknown : March 12, 2008 at 11:17 PM Buddy, Thanks for finding the time to send reports. Many lives are being blessed through your efforts! With love and prayers, Ray and Lynn # posted by Unknown : March 12, 2008 at 11:18 PM Post a Comment << Home	Mt. Juliet Church of Christ Physical Addrees: 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Mailing Address: P.O.Box 248 Mt.Juliet, TN 37121-0248 (615)758-2274 Fax:615-754-2351 Email Worship Services: Sunday Early Worship: 8AM Sunday Bible Study: 9:15AM Sunday Late Worship: 10:15AM Night Worship: 6PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM Past Archives: March 2007 March 2008 March 2009 March 2010 March 2011 March 2012 March 2013 March 2014 March 2017