We made it to PC after getting up at 4 am. We took the 6 am flight and got here w/o any trouble. We had a GREAT breakfast w/ the usual fresh fruit, then later lunch after getting our rooms organized. Rice and beans w/ plantains. We went to Jeff & Chris' new home across the street for delicious ice cream and to cool off a little. We're totally pitted out now after spending the afternoon sorting through all the supplies they have stored here. Our own supplies are supposed to arrive by pickup early in the morning. We sorted out stuff for our clinic in the morning. We expect 100-200 patients. That's a wild guess only.
Yesterday afternoon in Managua we toured La Chureka (the dump). I will try to post pictures, but even that doesn't really explain it. You can only get the full effect w/ the smoke wafting by continuously. There was a guy w/ a fractured femur and an external fixation device on in one of the homes in the dump. Dr. Cimple will have to look at the picture. If I can't load pictures now, we will later. We have limited access to the internet, but will try to blog every day.
Keep in mind .... it is HOT HOT HOT. But not hot enough to wish we were back home just yet. NN
3 comments:
We are hoping that the entire team made it by Today. We know that you all have a very busy day today and week ahead of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, the work that you are doing is so incredible. Be safe and have a wonderful day.
As always with love and prayers,
Matt and Jill
I'm glad you made it safe and sound, Team! Hope all goes well and you get to do your cleft palate, Dr.! Anxious to see all the pics and stories! God bless and remembering you in our prayers for your safe return!
Glad to hear you had a safe trip. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you work and travel. Stay cool. We look forward to seeing your posts and pictures.
Mary Ann, John and Jess
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