Wednesday, May 17, 2012 at hospital, clinics, and a visit to a local village

This morning, we hit the road early to go do rotations at the hospital as well as at 2 clinics.  There were once again, many eye opening experiences.  At the hospital we provided wound care, there was a 17 year old paraplegic caused from gunshot wounds in 2011, had 6 pressure ulcers many muscle deep.  His life is forever changed as the result of one tragic event.  May through God's grace, he find meaning and purpose that will bring fulfillment in some way. 
At the clinics, with the language barrier, many of students found that they were a little frustrated as communication was limited in many aspects especially with medical terms and having full understanding of discussion and treatment. 
One student witnessed a patient that felt blessed that he was in Honduras and was much better off then people in other parts of the world with less fortunate circumstances.  This brings a look within our own minds and souls that in our own lives, we can find joy in all life has to bring at us. 

Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV)
¹¹ I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. ¹² I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. ¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

WOW!  May we sense the Lord in all circumstances and find His strength to learn the secret of true joy.

This afternoon, we went to a local village and learned about remedies from various plants for common ailments.  Each woman brought plants and then talked about how to and what ailment they are used for.  There were many children as well and we passed out candy, painted nails and play with them.  There were a set of 6 month old triplets that each one on the team absolutely fell in love with.  Pray for them especially as their father recently lost his job, and they are struggling to provide necessary nutrition for them.  We will be taking extra formula there tomorrow to assist for this dire need.  We also passed out skirts and quilts to the ladies for their families.  

Another full day and God continues to keep us healthy and strong for His service.  Thanks for your prayers!