Beginning of the End

Today was the beginning of the end. Not only was it our last day in the clinic, but two of our translators and friends (Julia and Alex) left after breakfast this morning (tears may have been shed).  Unfortunately, due to time constraints in the clinic, we were forced to turn away people who needed our help. On the bright side Bryce and A-A-Ron got to give away our wheel chair we brought over, to a man who possibly had cerebral palsy. Everyone in the clinic was putting the patients needs first today by being very flexible and making sure they all got the best care that they could. At the end of the day we had a closing ceremony with the mayor and his possey. The mayor was so overwhelmed with greatfullness towards us that tears were again shed. Tears were not shed however for our lunch, which consisted of duck and guinea pig (O.K. Nicole may have cried about the guinea pig). Anatomical lessons were also learned at lunch. Surprisingly guinea pig and human scapulas are quite similar (pictures to come). We then loaded up the bus, A.K.A. a sardine can on wheels,and headed to Quillabamba for their coffee, tea, and chocolate festival. At the festival friends were made, puppies were petted, and who says white people can't dance, because Rachel, Rodney, A-A-Ron and Nicole sure can. After demonstrating PT skills throughout the week, they were able to display their superior dance skills, much to the delight of the Peruvian crowd. America: 5, Peru: 0. Peru is still up 2-0 in food thanks to our lunch. Festival friends included young teenage girls practicing English, people wanting pictures with us, and a woman whose husband is from Farmington, Missouri!! Aaahhhh what a day! We are all very sad that our time here in Peru is almost up, because there are still so many in need of our assistance, but we thank God for the time He has given us here. Please continue to pray for the people of Peru, because there are so many here still in need of help. We leave you today as we continue our journey home in the sardine can, with sore butts, fist pumps, happy hearts, and more coffee than we can ever drink! 

P.S. Dr. McNeal will not be sleeping the rest of the semester with all the coffee you will have. 

P.P.S. Old Peruvian walking sticks are coming to a clinic near you.

P.P.P.S. Nicole and Kyla almost died and went to Heaven over the cuteness of the puppy. The puppy itself was so excited it piddled, which prompted A-A-Ron to say, 

"Hey! You can't pee there!"