Yesterday we visited the village of “Carmelita” for another day of village medical and ministry. We were able to see over 200 patients and write over 400 scripts. Yet again, the children were everywhere and their energy was overflowing. Although it began raining halfway through the day, the soccer and basketball games never stopped.
The patients were offered prayers after their visits to the doctor. No matter what level of faith, everyone was glad to have encouragement and a smile on their way out the door. The surgery team spent another long day in the hospital, operating on 16 patients total. Having already adjusted to the equipment the previous day, the team was very comfortable in their foreign surroundings.
The picture on the right shows the homemade swings that were at the village. I have seen tires used in many different ways, but this was the first time that I had seen them transformed into swings!
On our trip home to Coroza
l, we passed by the sugar cane processing plant. You know when you are getting close to the plant, because the sugar cane trucks line the roads for miles. The workers are paid by the ton when delivering their cane, and sometimes they have to wait in line for days before they are finally able to unload their trucks. Our translator told us that if the sugar cane sits in the trucks too long before it is processed, it can lose its quality and be worth close to nothing. Needless to say it is a ve
ry difficult industry.
The trip to Belize has been a beautiful experience. We have met hundreds of amazing people and been able to help just as many. It is so interesting to learn about their lifestyles and their culture. We have two more days of service before we enjoy a day to act as a true "tourist"!
Tomorrow we head to "Little Belize", one of the five Mennonite villages in Belize.
*Internet was working against me this evening. Pictures to come soon.
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