By Ellie Billman
Although today was a steep learning curve for those at the Las Brisas medical team, we had a successful day. We set up a clinic in one small room of a school facility, there was enough room for three doctors and a pharmacy. Our jobs included taking basic information from patients, and translating for the doctors and nurse, and getting anything and everything that our lovely doctors needed. We worked hard to figure out a system that was most efficient and least stressful way to take care of patients, and by the afternoon we were able to figure it out.
Today was definitely a lesson in patience for all of us. It was frustrating at times because we could not always understand what the people were saying to us, there were a TON of people who showed up to get medical care, and the rooms were very small, crowded, and hot. Despite all of this, God was definitely working among us. I will forever remember the sound of one eight year old girl laughing the deepest belly laugh I have ever heard while hitting her sister with the toothbrush I had just given her, despite the fact that she suffered from scioliosis and brittle bones. I also got the chance to talk to an eleven year old named Amor (Love) about our favorite books, which include the Bible. I could probably talk for pages about our experience today, and it is only day 1! We are confident God has so much more in store for this week; please keep praying!
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