Busy in Belize

The HCC group has made it safely to Belize! After a day of travel we all converged at Tony’s Inn and Resort in the town of Corozal. This morning, following our much-needed night of rest, we awoke to the gorgeous view of the ocean and palm trees and got ready for breakfast and worship, which proved to be the best way to start our day!

Today we all traveled to the hospital in Orange Walk Town to perform patient screenings for the days of surgery that lie ahead. The medical team saw more than 250 patients over the course of the day and scheduled over 35 surgeries. The most amazing part of the day, from the medical standpoint, was the fact that these hundreds of patients arrived at the hospital before 9 a.m. and waited patiently the entire day to have the opportunity to visit with a doctor. It is very difficult for most Belizians to obtain healthcare, so mission visits are often the only time they will travel to see a doctor concerning their maladies. They’re gratefulness and willingness to wait for attention was astounding. Can you imagine any American waiting more than 30 minutes, happily, to see their doctor?

While the medical team was busy cycling patients, the ministry team was working hard in the sun playing with children and teens and praying with patients and families that wanted an extra prayer for their healing. With the daily motto of “Equipo de Oracion” (Equipt to Pray) we look forward to reaching out to those in need and giving them a hopeful word whenever it is needed.

We gave Bibles, painted faces, decorated flip-flops, played soccer, and painted nails! There were children everywhere who were excited to play with the “new kids” in town.

Tomorrow the group splits for our day of service. The surgical team will head back to the hospital to begin their first full day of surgeries. The ministry team will travel for their first village visit. The nurses and physicians will perform check-ups with villagers and the rest of the team will meet, worship, teach, and play with more new friends.

Please keep our travels and activities in your prayers. We are so excited to touch the lives of those that we meet, and there is no denial that they are already touching ours!