MacGyver wrap up

I was anticipating my next posting, and not necessarily focused on what the post would be, and another MacGyver said what about just making a list of what we did for last few days. So I was making my list, and thought of all the people that have told me in the past that they would love to come on a trip like this, but didn't think they had any talents to offer. I decided to make two lists, one that I have been involved with (MacGyger stuff), and another with what this group calls "Helpers". After making the lists, I was further convinced that just about anyone can go on a trip like this and have a role. My lists are as follows:

MacGyvers:

-Serviced and fixed nearly every instrument sterilizer in the hospital
-Changed light bulbs and fixtures in many areas
-Unplugged clogged toilets (you are not supposed to flush toilet paper)
-Electrical wiring of many pieces of equipment
-Making IV hangers from bailing wire
-Help do the initial setup of the operating/recovery and other rooms
-Fixed many monitoring devices (mostly had those annoying error codes)
-Made old styled door keys from old printer parts
-Helped transfer patients from OR to recovery room
-Changed out many large oxygen tanks (those puppies are heavy)
-Fixed ceiling tiles that were falling down due to age/moisture
-Reglued pins on name badges
-Wired and set up room fans (no A/C on this trip)
-Connected many air/water tubes for patient recovery and OR
-Fixed/mended an vision tester
-Fixed stethescopes and blood pressure cuffs
-Altered protective arm splints for post op cleft children
-Glued, screwed and fastened many items that were loose, broken, etc.
-Monitored and serviced the drinking water supply in the hospital
-Trash disposal and bathroom and other cleanup and supply duty
-Replaced batteries or charged them in many medical units
-Answered the many calls of "can this be fixed?" (Always "yes")
-Answered the many calls of "how long to fix this?" (Always 5 minuets) :-)

Helpers: (Most people can do at least one of these)

-Be a one of the cooks for the team
-Be the team media/photographer
-Play with the children and be with the families of the patients
-Run the instrument sterilizers (oh yes you can!)
-Be a runner for "hey can someone get me a...................."
-Help with logistics
-Help with worship
-Just be a general helper

In the photo is Joe Leier who is the head MacGyver on this trip, who is from Canada, and now living in Guatemala. I have had the honor and pleasure to work with him. Joe is this team's version of a hummingbird on crack. (Joe, that's a compliment!)