Even
though we have been "disconnected" because of having no wi-fi, the
team has been very connected with their work and some play time. Difficulty loading photos - hopefully tonight will be magic. Forgive any errors - on our way.
We
welcomed Anup who joined the team last weekend. Anup is working alongside
Moses. They are assessing medical equipment and fixing what they can. Assessing the equipment and recording information is important in their work . This will allow them to send available parts and instructions for repair when they are not here. Another challenge is that much of the medical equipment is old - almost obsolete. It is
difficult to get parts for equipment that may be over 35 years old.
Twenty+ WORKING
toilets and sinks! Fans that circulate air! Light fixtures with new
bulbs! the building team is making a big dent in the punch list. The punch list shrinks and then it grows again. The team is also able to support the Maintenancedepartment by teaching how to do repairs. Spare parts have been purchased to repair things as they break.
Mary Beth and Sally have brought new life into the world and examining babies. Part of their time has been spent in holding infertility clinics. Stacey continues providing PT along with PT staff at the hospital. One of her wishes is to wear a baby. A mother has shown her how to "tie" the baby so she is hoping that it will happen today or tomorrow.
Some of us heard a shout next to us when bidding began for an informational brochure. The UMC was excited to share the dream of the new United Methodist University. the university recently opened. Read here for more information. UMC University of SL "$300,000!"
shouted Kendall. Yes, you read that number correctly BUT it is in leones. It was the winning bid for one of three signed brochures at Friday's annual
conference. The
currency system can be quite mind boggling. Besides bidding on brochures signed by Bishop Yambasu, Kendall brought greetings from Indiana to UMC Annual Conference attendees. Mary Beth, Tim,
and Marci shared an American minute of the work or projects that each team was
involved in. Kendall had a short visit with the Bishop about available time to share. The Bishop was agreeable to American minutes. An African minute lasts much longer than an American minute.We had a delightful lunch with the Bishop Yambasu, his wife, and other attendees.
Chet
and his wife Darlene are keeping busy with patients coming in for dental work.
I have a feeling that business was brisk since the pastor at Brown United
Methodist Church announced to the congregation that he had been in for
dental work. Even the pastor at Brown United Methodist Church had been in for a
visit. One of the challenges is the small-sized dental room. It is so small
that the patient has to get in the chair first and then Chet and Darlene
squeeze their way in. Another challenge is there no where to spit unless the
patient gets out of the chair and goes outside. This is quite a process since
the room is small. Chet and Darlene have to file out of the room and then the
patient. The patient walks outside to spit and then the process to get back in the dental chair is repeated. Needless to say patients do not spit very often during
their procedure.
Marci
has transformed a space into a kitchen. Appliance purchases were made yesterday
from project money. What a blessing this space will be for the families of
patients receiving treatment.
The
education team began their 3 1/2 day workshop on Monday. Their were a few
nodding heads by the end of the first day. Some participants had been traveling
for several hours to participate in the workshop. By mid-morning Tuesday there were 18 participants. It is evident that all the teachers are
passionate about teaching and care very deeply about their students. Accents
are heavy so it takes a lot of focus for the team and the participants even
though both groups are speaking English.
Another video creation by Tim:
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