Minnesota Medical Team

 Hello from Bocachica once again.

We have said good bye to the Minnesota team that has been here for the week. They are headed back to the cold weather of the far north. They got to use the Clinic building we have been working on the last few months, though it isn't perfect it was better than before. They got to see about 480 patients between the 3 doctors, a midwife, and 3 nurses. They also taught 2 classes on health issues. The team of 10 people were kept busy from about 8am to 6pm every day. Even with the full schedule everyone had good spirits the whole week, definitely God's grace was on everyone involved.

 The rooms that were concrete and sheet rock were all painted and tiled, and outfitted with desks and beds. (above is before below and after.)

 The first room was gynecology, the second was surgery, the third was general, and the fourth was general and pain. They're appointment times we close, but everyone seen was prayed with after each visit.

 the center receiving area before and after















One of the good stories this week is about a a man that needed surgery, but didn't have an appointment. He didn't one because he was from the next village over, and didn't hear about it in time to get one. On thursday he came to the clinic, and was told we couldn't see him. His wife persisted and asked that the doctor just look at the growth that needed to be removed. He was told he would have to wait and the doctor would see him when she got a chance.
 On the doctors break she took a look at, said she could do it no problem. They were overjoyed because the growth was about the size of a baseball on his lower back below his pant line. The wife said her husband had it for about 20 years. It hung from him by just a little bit of skin, so he had to wear pants that could adjust to this extra piece of flesh that was there. It also made it hard to sit normal. After a quick 15 minutes procedure he was free from his 20 year companion. He gave lots of hugs and was very grateful to everyone. It was a simple, but because of the money they never had it removed. This is one of the many blessings given during the week.
Check out the site below for additional pictures of the week
http://www.facebook.com/proyectolibertad.ywamcolombia

Once again thank all of you who pray and support us here
May the Lord bless and keep you!
the Ariels