tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27909042829713822252024-03-19T11:15:42.366-07:00SBU DPT Global Health OutreachThe official blog for Southwest Baptist University's Physical Therapy Global Health Outreach (GHO) Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-60064479570444794292023-03-23T18:47:00.000-07:002023-03-23T18:47:13.018-07:00Oi!<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">We have had an exciting and busy week! We are loving our time here in Brazil with our new friends. We have spent a lot of time out in the villages evangelizing, time spent on the boat treating patients, painting houses, and playing lots of soccer. The Lord is truly moving here on the Amazon and we are savoring every moment we have with these people. We have seen several people come to Christ and want to be discipled, we have prayed for many and we have been blessed by them. Please continue to pray for team’s safety and for the Holy Spirit to continue to move among us and in the people in the villages of the Amazon.</span></b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNS5Br1jDERyg86EhB8A2BNFWMn_Zyjwl3Jp8YM5jE_F4cEycQzRA_UfOVwvPb8F7EMrJch8VSTTDNRBiJWEg1xIW4Un6w-vlyNO9MIEEYhec24FAynA0qLqSVGRKe3_1Gq9BVoKmp7Vq6nqXP9Eur5DtOnOq7N6dJD1fCKBsGC6GWFiqxQJnHNiCpnQ/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-23%20at%203.21.43%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNS5Br1jDERyg86EhB8A2BNFWMn_Zyjwl3Jp8YM5jE_F4cEycQzRA_UfOVwvPb8F7EMrJch8VSTTDNRBiJWEg1xIW4Un6w-vlyNO9MIEEYhec24FAynA0qLqSVGRKe3_1Gq9BVoKmp7Vq6nqXP9Eur5DtOnOq7N6dJD1fCKBsGC6GWFiqxQJnHNiCpnQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-23%20at%203.21.43%20PM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></b></div><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TRbxeAEwh9z_Rl5fr5V3imu1RYgEjkV5T1o1NC_lcYbMVEDiRFwxDvw3VtgRDQhAtSA_eaEB4u_HtkihVN478C658j-64-cT6USAuQTS77eXz8WtA8xR8ZYyfPe_iM0MhN_cUEStR_30xJ6hQWx1nXRk-59WRytciQ_oHi3NU8mMvZ2Je-epczoSoA/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-23%20at%203.21.59%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TRbxeAEwh9z_Rl5fr5V3imu1RYgEjkV5T1o1NC_lcYbMVEDiRFwxDvw3VtgRDQhAtSA_eaEB4u_HtkihVN478C658j-64-cT6USAuQTS77eXz8WtA8xR8ZYyfPe_iM0MhN_cUEStR_30xJ6hQWx1nXRk-59WRytciQ_oHi3NU8mMvZ2Je-epczoSoA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-23%20at%203.21.59%20PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhrqVcQYgvUusPIZNAGo2SFgF2PkMVt_cq-yCk2CjW4fPG5KT33PTRa_lkkf-jPmtm3DzjbAhCHVefdQwPxbIbWki0KiXoqpTvoDPyv7LsJeJdx6PN-PpAgfIs8VD7ZYi6fRn3sPj54Ic0hNvYEZl4x7zMs1BpzfrzF3BQZp_Fe-kilV1QvmZbqJTJg/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-23%20at%203.22.13%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhrqVcQYgvUusPIZNAGo2SFgF2PkMVt_cq-yCk2CjW4fPG5KT33PTRa_lkkf-jPmtm3DzjbAhCHVefdQwPxbIbWki0KiXoqpTvoDPyv7LsJeJdx6PN-PpAgfIs8VD7ZYi6fRn3sPj54Ic0hNvYEZl4x7zMs1BpzfrzF3BQZp_Fe-kilV1QvmZbqJTJg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-23%20at%203.22.13%20PM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5aNkdOXqY0vTk1aK_2KKM8M4lS85y-T1fh4P6vWTzI7mxmmppA1Q0D7a1s2gmtfJyMU7nRFuA-aBv0JYu2fr6B2163qYhT9cR_kT2AWESGDMoOZORHFOZqFnUsPw43f1flRgwo5Xt0_W8CPq_TZnKGfUcAW6YgLD0e9O1Y70KChgCC0Vo3Ni1NI4Iw/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-23%20at%203.22.29%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5aNkdOXqY0vTk1aK_2KKM8M4lS85y-T1fh4P6vWTzI7mxmmppA1Q0D7a1s2gmtfJyMU7nRFuA-aBv0JYu2fr6B2163qYhT9cR_kT2AWESGDMoOZORHFOZqFnUsPw43f1flRgwo5Xt0_W8CPq_TZnKGfUcAW6YgLD0e9O1Y70KChgCC0Vo3Ni1NI4Iw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-23%20at%203.22.29%20PM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxEPFf6J6yoGFpPiuXQ_WN1h9o3Y9qP4u47VUHUaLmTeYEs0bldBuq1b7jdNX1Af1_j7OZlKvGHkhkDxMWoeQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b><p></p>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-39978954368519634412023-03-22T19:51:00.003-07:002023-03-22T19:53:06.689-07:00Mid-week Update<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">We heard briefly from the team, and they are alive a well! They sent these pictures for everyone to see what they are doing. Continue to pray for them as they use the tool of Physical Therapy to minister and share the Good News of Jesus this week in Brazil.</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjokHLwhjF8aJ_Wial-CvMHoCio80p0RS0X1DdiKLKytzQyAvbSQ0d8maQ7vFsRgO29iTes52WFuCd8VIEoFAMEUjYZedfYNDzske-lmsmZw7vVONB1zkb49eMI_Iy68AuCaRNpIR8vot-AciaheTCzv1rPfcs2VcCAbP-id7FEJ3Qlb6m70qwmIDVzg/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.16.56%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjokHLwhjF8aJ_Wial-CvMHoCio80p0RS0X1DdiKLKytzQyAvbSQ0d8maQ7vFsRgO29iTes52WFuCd8VIEoFAMEUjYZedfYNDzske-lmsmZw7vVONB1zkb49eMI_Iy68AuCaRNpIR8vot-AciaheTCzv1rPfcs2VcCAbP-id7FEJ3Qlb6m70qwmIDVzg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.16.56%20AM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIgum7M0lQFTHS-NRMEBa6_WlPI6styMzae3kPwVzjwASAxsWXTvrA0EaowISd37y7Kt8kPzIg-QyruUVYvIYFfgqC-b4BLLZ3fCKCr20Uq_i1Msukw4vYHzRP2z9g6WRcJD7pdzKF-yqdZXjHMXpD-Mi_ijHPhkVy8I0gxDhbgEoxGXRDr9sYv7IRIw/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.17.21%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIgum7M0lQFTHS-NRMEBa6_WlPI6styMzae3kPwVzjwASAxsWXTvrA0EaowISd37y7Kt8kPzIg-QyruUVYvIYFfgqC-b4BLLZ3fCKCr20Uq_i1Msukw4vYHzRP2z9g6WRcJD7pdzKF-yqdZXjHMXpD-Mi_ijHPhkVy8I0gxDhbgEoxGXRDr9sYv7IRIw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.17.21%20AM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19uUq27G9_KdGyGRHS8zVwv495sgCH1DDtuNTe6e2lTOMUWSL6kdjuWY1q07iYZBw8Yr_OaEWTcW8HJH-flOC_dKCcqa0vmJhlrK2hi7EwENvTfDr2gHR_YbTalALi7XOd_QzS31qyO0vWYwzSxxG0Xrp01c-ceBQS60elOK5XXFQJ-JDod6sxMnNBw/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.17.37%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19uUq27G9_KdGyGRHS8zVwv495sgCH1DDtuNTe6e2lTOMUWSL6kdjuWY1q07iYZBw8Yr_OaEWTcW8HJH-flOC_dKCcqa0vmJhlrK2hi7EwENvTfDr2gHR_YbTalALi7XOd_QzS31qyO0vWYwzSxxG0Xrp01c-ceBQS60elOK5XXFQJ-JDod6sxMnNBw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.17.37%20AM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5alDsc9hy2x_XNPYzmFw3YqVMYtcSVClKZCA92f23sVYWQHwX01lzohR1WNSs3Gii4NgYTSirWZCrWpE1-baN-nfJrIhAOkGibF7VSwQUBO5eX7cISacuyC2QVK0Yet6GXpEXpi8aqfl0HtE6EPo0oz0pmCxyaCT2pIXJsmFn798Yq4MFylHq6Cqsdw/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.17.54%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5alDsc9hy2x_XNPYzmFw3YqVMYtcSVClKZCA92f23sVYWQHwX01lzohR1WNSs3Gii4NgYTSirWZCrWpE1-baN-nfJrIhAOkGibF7VSwQUBO5eX7cISacuyC2QVK0Yet6GXpEXpi8aqfl0HtE6EPo0oz0pmCxyaCT2pIXJsmFn798Yq4MFylHq6Cqsdw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.17.54%20AM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qEk_HQ-CCcrKglD9g0TblwTjWhdVsJM0Y2NjhUj-Wv5eMRqmc_hOfwm0Hfr5BGX19YxN8oVTzvBtzN1X79Kfn1c3LzbNh-v9upX0vGaVGtDXBYkbtT-dcbxOwsha5pZv0iK0A2o8_VFXLkZ8he0it-NMtTMp3Od_8__ctlTKeuOa15NCFyWrbyaYSg/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.35.08%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qEk_HQ-CCcrKglD9g0TblwTjWhdVsJM0Y2NjhUj-Wv5eMRqmc_hOfwm0Hfr5BGX19YxN8oVTzvBtzN1X79Kfn1c3LzbNh-v9upX0vGaVGtDXBYkbtT-dcbxOwsha5pZv0iK0A2o8_VFXLkZ8he0it-NMtTMp3Od_8__ctlTKeuOa15NCFyWrbyaYSg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-22%20at%2010.35.08%20AM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-80994936642668852252023-03-19T21:08:00.007-07:002023-03-19T21:10:36.907-07:00Day 1<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">We got off the plane and were warmly greeted with our IsleGo partners Daniel and Danny! We were tired, smelly, and worn out from almost 24 hours of traveling but seeing their bright and excited faces gave us all a burst of energy. Praise the Lord all of our luggage made it safe and sound. We had the opportunity to explore Manaus and we all ate some street food for lunch! We were able to go to a hotel to shower and take a nap. Later in the day we went to a church service in Manaus and then were off to go to our boat home for the week on the Amazon river. When we arrived on the boat we had a fantastic Brazilian dinner and then had a meeting detailing where will be going and what we will doing throughout the week. We also prayed over our trip with our whole crew. We are trusting and believing that God is going to do amazing things in and through us and we are excited for the week ahead!</span></b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO3XB2sHXCfPe-VrApCzVK806c5-H8CONzyPQwsTs8jzAIVp-7Zo1FWH9OHwHMjkf_3BUFBuf6kupXEb9LZvNCGiXzel9PKzqEDG2ypMooeRBJspNkzM4Cd-bkqNMm8mc18UgsC64-HP9SElhu7L9F9-GkmxkOc4y7TIjJXRldEpOTfgJ8UVGZxT-aQ/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-19%20at%2010.54.07%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO3XB2sHXCfPe-VrApCzVK806c5-H8CONzyPQwsTs8jzAIVp-7Zo1FWH9OHwHMjkf_3BUFBuf6kupXEb9LZvNCGiXzel9PKzqEDG2ypMooeRBJspNkzM4Cd-bkqNMm8mc18UgsC64-HP9SElhu7L9F9-GkmxkOc4y7TIjJXRldEpOTfgJ8UVGZxT-aQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-19%20at%2010.54.07%20PM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></b></div><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxSFbJcvolajzhw4JafSj_Zlfz6r2VmxwJPqkGG-9CtmHl-674kVI1YwGDvL22cSXBZgDUSHbkfVq_C0wdpb-oe_DuUYwFDlGPkdORfCYGDPVQHbmJKX42MUQADB1s7Wd-1eV4-vwG1qe5PndqMzbjP9sIXjkV1jUY45SLy7B3Xg0nykJy7JOGuH7EYg/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-19%20at%2010.54.12%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxSFbJcvolajzhw4JafSj_Zlfz6r2VmxwJPqkGG-9CtmHl-674kVI1YwGDvL22cSXBZgDUSHbkfVq_C0wdpb-oe_DuUYwFDlGPkdORfCYGDPVQHbmJKX42MUQADB1s7Wd-1eV4-vwG1qe5PndqMzbjP9sIXjkV1jUY45SLy7B3Xg0nykJy7JOGuH7EYg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-19%20at%2010.54.12%20PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b><p></p>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-13757881582754168202023-03-19T12:40:00.003-07:002023-03-19T12:40:43.413-07:00And They're Off!<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">The 2023 Spring Break SBU DPT Brazil team is off! We got word that they have made it safely to Manaus, Brazil this morning (Sunday). The team will board the medical boat this evening and start making their way along the Amazon tributary for the week of service to the people living along the river. </span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Be praying for their health, safety, and for a fruitful week of service.</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0PNJusXa8hdgNimJSus3Vbwp9torihOZb56TsZiAaGmuHaow-ZjebxK20iOPvpy9QDlBt9NY_FWwf5dCVHiszCQG30gj0KCfu6xr-k9pmXy1kbaHE4iWlDJQB1FEJJqmqgmRh1CO61qIMPPrSDP7q4rEPTiUfOw_5uCUgJEphjbdOVbk02_e37Dyvg/s1432/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-19%20at%202.21.50%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="1414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0PNJusXa8hdgNimJSus3Vbwp9torihOZb56TsZiAaGmuHaow-ZjebxK20iOPvpy9QDlBt9NY_FWwf5dCVHiszCQG30gj0KCfu6xr-k9pmXy1kbaHE4iWlDJQB1FEJJqmqgmRh1CO61qIMPPrSDP7q4rEPTiUfOw_5uCUgJEphjbdOVbk02_e37Dyvg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-19%20at%202.21.50%20PM.jpeg" width="316" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-23709467054733988852022-12-24T07:18:00.005-08:002022-12-24T07:20:12.544-08:00Photos from the Second Half<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-72465501839383797612022-12-24T06:41:00.003-08:002022-12-24T06:43:45.861-08:00Reflections from the Second Half<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The 2022 SBU DPT Ethiopia team has officially gone, served, and
all have returned to our respective homes in time for spending Christmas with
our loved ones. It was our first ever effort to the country of Ethiopia. Overall,
it was rich for us in terms of learning about the culture as well as learning
about the healthcare system of the country. We met and treated people from all
walks of life - from the financially poor to political, military, business, and
entertainment dignitaries. And I can confidently say that I saw this team treat
all of them exactly the same – with honor, dignity, and with a complete
outpouring of love. The last half of the trip became busier and busier as word spread
about the team. We were asked to present a day and a half of continuing
education over the weekend, which the team embraced with only 2 days’ notice. I
could not have been more proud to see the team pull together their knowledge to
teach a total of about 25 Ethiopian Physios about the current evidence on Knee
OA and Low Back Pain. And I threw in a quick session on Body Taping.
Ultimately, I believe we were able to leave a lasting effect from the knowledge
sharing from the weekend course along with the day to day sharing in the care
of regular caseloads with the Ethiopian Physios at 2 large public hospitals. It
was so satisfying to watch the PT’s and students, into whom I previously poured
my teaching, so freely begin to pour out their knowledge to Ethiopian patients
and PT professionals all hungry to learn. This is the ripple effect of
education. To God Be the Glory! - <b>Bev</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursdays at the hospital were designated for club foot
casting day, and as one of the therapists that wasn’t as pediatric minded as
others, I tried to not get into the way of the busy therapists who were
casting. While standing off to the side, I noticed an older women standing by
herself who had been waiting for well over forty five minutes for time to talk
with the head PT. Compelled by the Holy Spirit to go talk to her, I went up to
her hoping she spoke English and she did. We chatted small talk for a bit, but
she quickly jumped right to the point that she had been waiting for so long to
see if she could even attempt at getting her daughter in for us to see. You
see, word had spread that the “Americans” were here and she had such faith in
what we were doing that she wanted just one visit with us and her daughter. She
left crying with joy when it was decided that we would push off our lunch to
see her daughter. Her daughter came in, and it was an absolute joy to treat
her. Not only that, but as a team we were able to all offer assistance. A
couple of therapists and I were able to provide much needed therapy to address
her condition, other team members were able to aid in fixing her wheelchair,
and yet others were able to pray with her mom. Through a full team effort we
were able to consult her health needs as well as plant a seed spiritually. I do
not know where she stood spiritually after we had prayed with her and her mom,
but through God we provided healing and demonstrated Christ love to her, now
leaving it to the Holy Spirit to continue his work. This stood out to me
because back in July as we were planning for this trip, I had reached out to
Dr. McNeal to ask about how we were going to incorporate our faith with our
treatment. She reminded me that Jesus’ time on earth was largely spent healing
physical needs as well as sharing the news He brought to this earth. This past
story reminded me so much of this. Like with the mom who brought her daughter
to us, the Gospels tells us of people who brought their sick to Jesus with the
hope of physical healing in which Jesus helped both their physical needs as
well as give them hope for eternal life. Physical therapy opens the door for
ministry and this story made it so evident as to why we were in Ethiopia, to
ultimately share the love of God and spread the story that so greatly impacts
our lives. - <b>Ethan</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">I had the pleasure of witnessing how the physiotherapists of
Addis Ababa were able to help make a difference in the lives of their patients
with very little resources. One of the most impactful moments for me was seeing
how the people of Ethiopia were suffering in so many ways and yet they were so
gracious, hospitable, and very welcoming to us. This trip helped remind me to
always be grateful for every challenge we encounter in our lives and to not
take things for granted. It also encouraged me to continually place myself in
other people’s shoes and give/show love to all just as Christ loves all of us.
- <b>Katrina</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">One moment that was the most impactful for me this trip was
when I was able to work with a few patients at the dialysis center. A lot of
them were very reconditioned and were not walking very well and/or were very
weak from treatment and lack of activity. I had the privilege of meeting and
working with a woman who had been coming for dialysis for 1 month, and had not
been able to walk when she started treatment. She came into the clinic that day
with a cane and was still having a lot of difficulty ambulating. It became
clear that her assistive device was not appropriate for her needs and that she
would benefit from one of the walkers we had brought on the trip. When I walked
into the room with it her whole face lit up and she told me that she had been
searching for a walker for a long time but was not able to find one. It was
amazing to see the change in her countenance throughout the rest of our session
just from that simple gift. At the end of our session Dr. McNeal asked if we
could pray for her and she told us that she was Muslim but that we could still
pray with her. She in turn prayed over us, which was such a blessing to me.
After we prayed, Pastor Ammanuel told us how shocked he was that she said yes
and that it shows how grateful she was that she allowed us to pray over her
because Muslims usually don’t agree to Christians praying for them. I really
appreciated this woman’s openness and our mutual ability to share our beliefs and
prayers for blessing over one another. - <b>Rebekah</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, going on a mission trip
for the first time since Covid. But the Lord’s hand over our team and project
was evident all throughout the trip. He perfectly crafted our team, and getting
to experience SBU’s first PT trip to Ethiopia together was such a gift. It’s
hard to put into words, other than it left our hearts feeling flooded. There
are a lot of moments that stick out, but there is one afternoon in particular
that I keep coming back to. A patient was brought in that had suffered
meningitis and a severely high fever a year ago, and the affects left her
unable to sit, stand, or walk independently. I got pulled in to help, as we
originally thought she was a pediatric patient (turns out she was turning 30 in
a few days, not 13…oops!) I had no idea what to do, but I jumped in to help in
whatever way I could. She experienced a lot of pain when we attempted to
stretch her muscles. Pretty quickly, we recruited other team members to help
with ideas. At some point during our 60-90 minute treatment session, every
person on our team had an opportunity to work with her in some capacity.
Whether it was stretching, therapeutic exercise, finding wrist/thumb splints,
or fixing her wheelchair. We all got to be a part of her session, and she spoke
English fairly well, so we were able to communicate a bit more with her than
some other patients we saw. We squeezed her in - which delayed our lunch by a
couple of hours - but getting to meet her, work with her, pray over her, and
witness her and her mother’s gratitude was really touching. I’m humbled and
immensely grateful for the opportunity to experience Ethiopia’s beautiful
culture and interact with the people we met - especially alongside my team.
We’re sad to come back home and go our separate ways, but I’m confident He’ll
continue using us to bring glory to His name. - <b>Kailyn</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the most memorable moments for me on this trip was
when our team saw a patient who had meningitis and was living with after
effects of the disease such as contractures, balance deficits, and decreased
mobility. She was the only patient in the clinic at the time which gave the
unique opportunity for all members of our team to be involved in her care. It
was a really sweet moment where I saw everyone pull together to use their
knowledge and abilities to help the patient in whatever way we could - whether
that was working on balance training, searching through equipment to find
anything that could help her, adjusting her wheelchair to better fit her, or
encouraging and praying over her and her mother. It was in that moment that I
observed how perfectly the Lord knit together our team with each individual’s
unique gifts to serve the people of Ethiopia. As the week went on, I
continually observed members of our team interacting with patients and always
having someone on our team with knowledge and skills to meet individual patient
needs. It was so sweet to work and grow with my peers in this way. - <b>Courtney</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">The thing that will stick with me from this trip is how
fortunate we are for what we consider “basic” health care, especially when it
comes to fractures. I had two examples of this through the trip. The first was
a working mother that came into the clinic with elbow pain. The pain started
about 1 year ago when she fell. After the fall she was diagnosed with a
fracture near the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. For treatment the physicians
chose to inject the women with corticosteroids, which initially relieved the
pain. The pain relief led the patient to believe her bone had healed, however
after a month or two she began to have pain in her elbow. It was again due to
the fracture which had not joined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
patient immediately wondered if she could continue to work and care for her
children. If she cannot work she cannot feed her family. Taking a decreased
work load was also not an option like it typically would be in the U.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The patient was soon going to be faced with
the decision to choose to continue working without allowing the necessary time
for the fracture to heal, or to stop working and no longer being able to
provide food for her children. With this treatment session the team was able to
relieve some of the pain in the shoulder region caused by muscular tightness.
We continue to wish we could have done more for her but the circumstances were
out of our control. Another patient came into the clinic in a wheel chair with
a very noticeable leg length discrepancy of about 6 inches. When asked if this
was congenital or caused by trauma, he said it was due to a fracture in his leg
a long time ago and the physician chose not to immobilize the femur; instead
the physician left the femur to heal on its own. The bone was not aligned when
it healed, causing a significant deformity. Despite this the patient wanted to
walk. I asked if he had been walking at home and reported he had. The man had
been using two crutches to walk which required significant amounts of energy.
The patient was provided a walker and educated on proper use of the device as
well as strategies to conserve energy. After the training he did not want to
stop walking. He was enjoying being able to walk with such ease. Neither of
these patients could explain why the treatment was performed the way that it
was but both were ready to return to their lives. Both of these cases would
have been considered an “easy” fix in the US, but due to high demand on
physicians, lack of resources, and on occasion lack of knowledge the healthcare
system could not provide the highest level of care needed for these patients.
These interactions showed me how much of a privilege it is to have access to
the healthcare we have in the U.S. - <b>Jon</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the more eye-opening experiences for me on this trip
was on our last clinic day working at the military hospital. There we got to
meet one of the few doctors of physical therapy in Ethiopia as well as his
physio staff. I was impressed by their flexibility, not only with their
resources, but also in their care, as many of the patients they cared for have
multi-system impairments that are high complexity in nature resulting from
various mechanisms of trauma from war. That day we were there we saw patient
after patient one immediately after the other, all with different presentations
resulting from trauma as could be expected in a military setting. These
clinicians did the best that they could with the equipment, time, resources,
and education that they had so that their wounded countrymen could have another
(and a better) chance at a normal life after their injury. Their passion and
care for their brothers and sisters is something that I will carry with me into
my practice as I return home. - <b>Isaiah</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">On Friday morning, half of our team served at St. Peter’s
while the other half served at the dialysis centre. When our team met up at the
dialysis center for lunch after a busy morning at both locations, we were
surprised with a visit from a group of outstanding ladies, including the the
Ethiopian ambassador to Kenya. They all so graciously expressed their
thankfulness to us for visiting Ethiopia and serving its people. They went on
to explain how much it means to them and offered us Scriptural encouragement as
well as blessed us with prayer. We were all so moved by this experience. God’s
timing was truly perfect, as we were all beginning to feel the effects of
sickness, fatigue, unpreparedness; and God once again swooped in to remind us
that His ways are always greater and He is faithful to provide when we have
nothing left. God’s presence was felt throughout the entirety of the trip, but
the whole team would agree that it was overwhelming in the break room that day.
Of the MANY moments throughout the trip that truly touched my heart, this was a
big one. – <b>Chaney</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">As I have started to reflect on my time in Ethiopia, the
theme of gratitude continues to circulate through my thoughts and memories. I
can recall a woman’s eyes overflowing with happy tears as she begins to walk
for the first time without pain in over a year. I can see her stretching out
her hand to bless team members for loving on her and caring for her. This same
extravagant expression of gratefulness occurred throughout the trip despite
whether or not equipment was given or whether or not an immense change in
symptoms occurred. Both patients and fellow physical therapists were overjoyed
with the thought alone that I was there. This sentiment has caused me to look
to God for a heart check. Am I thankful for the time and effort people in my
life give? Is God’s presence alone sufficient when life is not providing the
outcomes I want? Maybe sometimes the answer is yes. I am certain, however, that
my answer is not yes enough. This time of ministry has challenged me to
cultivate a heart and a life of gratitude. To me, this means that my thoughts
and actions are motivated by who God is and what he has done/continues to do.
This means that I continue to show up and “work heartily as unto the Lord.”
This also means that I make it a point to express gratitude to others even if
it is solely for being present. -<b>Brittany</b></span></p>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-82747952335542265382022-12-15T11:36:00.005-08:002022-12-15T11:38:12.022-08:00Photos from Days 2-4<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqm-cUjfa4y9cMCcX22wSjfVegNeHcOnLhzo5pNtvKOccwPE_YzMAcBjjVntrMuyH1NKwtJaglAH2IqI9SlYog6GlYDtZhP0snEhkmpwatAhxJduAvV_f1Qjiomjw9oecOAdYmG5hY8AXJveXXMm1LqAXoqIIMqDJ5Bye8FUx3_8LMSRIa59X_-KS8w/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-15%20at%209.29.48%20AM%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1199" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqm-cUjfa4y9cMCcX22wSjfVegNeHcOnLhzo5pNtvKOccwPE_YzMAcBjjVntrMuyH1NKwtJaglAH2IqI9SlYog6GlYDtZhP0snEhkmpwatAhxJduAvV_f1Qjiomjw9oecOAdYmG5hY8AXJveXXMm1LqAXoqIIMqDJ5Bye8FUx3_8LMSRIa59X_-KS8w/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-15%20at%209.29.48%20AM%20(1).jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-10266453206199023502022-12-15T07:29:00.000-08:002022-12-15T11:37:36.963-08:00Days 2-4<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Selam, friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We’re a few days into the trip and we’ve finally had a chance to adjust from jetlag (thanks to coffee, melatonin, and Benadryl). Everyday we’ve tried new foods, made new friends, and made new memories. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Over the past 3 days, we’ve spent most of our time serving at Kidus Petros Hospital (St. Peter’s in English). The hospital is a government-run institution that is primarily a tuberculosis specialized hospital that serves the people of Addis Ababa. We’ve mainly been at their outpatient physiotherapy department alongside their staff and have been able to co-treat many patients with different musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. It was interesting to see how differently they treat under different environments with different equipment. The physios there were eager to learn new techniques and use new equipment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">“We were called into a room to treat a patient with a new stroke. As I walked in, I was surprised to see four beds with barely any equipment, only one catheter. Despite this I was very impressed by how the patient’s family wanted to be involved with the treatment. The patient’s sons stepped in and assisted in sitting him up and other therapeutic activities. I was also very impressed by how eager the patient was to work to improve his condition. In my experience, many patients in acute care would refuse to work with physical therapists, but this man was willing to push himself and try new things. We got to treat him again the next day and I was surprised how much he improved overnight, as he was already out of flexor synergy and his standing balance was much better. Seeing him walk for for the first time was a big moment for me, as this was his first time to walk in 10 days since the onset of stroke. I was most impacted how much the family wanted to support our patient. Before he left the clinic, we were able to pray for him.” - Jon</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">“I was able to assist in treating a man who had suffered a spinal cord injury at T9 that left him paralyzed from that level down. We were able to teach him about his injury and how to improve his sensation and motor control. Immediately following his injury, he was told that he had a complete spinal cord injury, meaning he would not regain function below his level of injury. However, he told us that he was beginning to have sensation to the top of his hips, and we were able to feel muscle contraction in that area as well, meaning that he did have motor control below his level of injury (Yay!). We told him that there is hope that he will continue to regain function. We continued to educate him on exercises that he can do to improve his sensation and control. We noticed that he had some swelling in his feet due to being wheelchair bound for so long. Because of this, we searched through our supplies to find compression sleeves that would fit him. We found 2 different sizes to use on each leg and one of them ended up being the perfect size for that leg. It was the last of what we had of that size. (God still works miracles!) The patient was so thankful and continued to have a positive attitude despite his circumstances. He taught us just as much as we taught him. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Another one of the many things that have touched my heart thus far was when I observed a low back pain patient come to the clinic in tears and having difficulty walking because of her pain. After being treated by Isaiah and Ethan, the patient was able to walk much easier and was no longer in tears. She repeated the phrase “God bless you, God bless you…” in Amharic (the Ethiopian language) near the end of her treatment. It was amazing to see the impact that was made and such a blessing to witness the patient leave the session so much better than when she came. I can see God working here.” - Chaney</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We also got to spend an afternoon in their ICU. We and their staff collaborated on early mobility and positioning strategies in order to improve outcomes for patients. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This morning, and most other Thursday mornings, the staff at St. Peter’s physiotherapy department treat many babies with clubfoot deformities. We enjoyed learning about their methods of casting these kiddos to improve their function and mobility long term. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Aside from our days in the clinic, we’ve had some fun times in the evenings. Due to traveling, we weren’t able to celebrate our team leader’s (Bev) birthday, but a couple of nights ago, Pastor Amanuel and the other local staff collaborated to put together a dinner celebration for her. Last night, we also got to visit and quickly tour a local Orthodox Church, which is a main religion in Ethiopia along with Islam. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Amasegnelehu (thank you), for your continued prayers for this trip. God is doing so much and we are looking forward to seeing Him do more here in Addis. Until next time, ciao!</span></p>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-57585747912547969002022-12-13T11:15:00.000-08:002022-12-13T11:17:33.646-08:00Day 1<p><span style="font-size: medium;">After a grand total of over 17 hours in the air, and a layover in Houston, TX and Istanbul, Turkey, the team landed safely in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia at around 1:00am local time. After an adventure getting through customs, we met our amazing driver Thomas, who drove us to the guest house where we will be staying for the next 9 days. We were able to finally get to bed at around 4:30am. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">After a delicious, genuine Ethiopian brunch provided by our chef the next morning, we headed off to the 2 hospitals where we will be serving throughout our time here. They are both located in Addis Ababa, only about a 30 minute drive from our guest house. Our first stop was Menelik II Yeabe Dialysis Center, where we were given a tour and educated on the needs of patients that we will be serving. Next, we visited St. Peter’s hospital, where we met one of the pediatric cardiologists and the hospital director, who welcomed us with open arms and educated us on the hospital system. We were also given a tour of the adult and pediatric emergency departments, as well as the physiotherapy clinic where we will be providing care alongside their 6 physiotherapists. Tomorrow through Thursday, we will be serving with our Physiotherapy skills at St. Peter’s hospital, followed by Menelik II. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">After our visits to the hospital, our amazing guide and Ethiopian native, Ammanuel, took us to a cafe in heart of Addis Ababa for coffee and cake. (It is safe to say that Ethiopian coffee IS all it’s cracked up to be!) We finished the day with a delicious dinner and fellowship with each other. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We are blessed to be able to use the gifts and talents God has given us to further His Kingdom here. We are thankful for all of your prayers and support throughout this adventure! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">-Team Ethiopia</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lfXAyaBfYrDHtvucEScAktF6jfzEnyPPbvlyL93twxL9VwQv0Q4w2E_QA3ikTJTl2xj-bYAKS9DxsK38HW_v9Gb8ouhafS2SY9G-SYWhk0mhnTiLX5X2hkO4hnNbX-0q1scA4o25BWvmHvS-NGJgq5jqkI5FVEedKy6U-nWl5IX29Vmvvle88rgFDQ/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%2011.51.40%20AM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lfXAyaBfYrDHtvucEScAktF6jfzEnyPPbvlyL93twxL9VwQv0Q4w2E_QA3ikTJTl2xj-bYAKS9DxsK38HW_v9Gb8ouhafS2SY9G-SYWhk0mhnTiLX5X2hkO4hnNbX-0q1scA4o25BWvmHvS-NGJgq5jqkI5FVEedKy6U-nWl5IX29Vmvvle88rgFDQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%2011.51.40%20AM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We have had a long 2 days of travel and some fantastic Ethiopian food and coffee. Pray for our jet lag to resolve quickly so we can be good and faithful servants.</span><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdn7t5Ql9d7jXp_g8M4mJoMhEhyRVNn7IUPG5IuoNhUVDOadGoOL0EPbfTmaPexR5zOVPL_zmo2YDKUGTe0aAZvBdaKNQS4SEghyvBxVmXuwHHkIZKlfZlwKOXdl3Pe8Xo122W-9OKPlKOU-hNldymu8C5ZwvQPUqlFaADSQ2vvXU-EeodwurKe85_jw/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-11%20at%205.39.53%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1266" data-original-width="1600" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdn7t5Ql9d7jXp_g8M4mJoMhEhyRVNn7IUPG5IuoNhUVDOadGoOL0EPbfTmaPexR5zOVPL_zmo2YDKUGTe0aAZvBdaKNQS4SEghyvBxVmXuwHHkIZKlfZlwKOXdl3Pe8Xo122W-9OKPlKOU-hNldymu8C5ZwvQPUqlFaADSQ2vvXU-EeodwurKe85_jw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-11%20at%205.39.53%20PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-68215643759394166132022-12-08T10:05:00.007-08:002022-12-08T10:11:27.812-08:00We are off and running again- FINALLY<span style="font-size: medium;">The SBU DPT Global Health Outreach has been drydocked since the beginning of the pandemic. But no longer! We are gearing up for our first trip to head out this weekend. Thanks to a small army of volunteer students, our supplies are packed. Watch here for updates on this first ever SBU DPT trip to Ethiopia!</span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMAteoG-jHUkZQcaaE0g44mfEMY7R9Iu9ebEbQT5HKpjYR52G3A28WhLkevRKOLTddWXARr7vzkiwAFQjC3zFQWsTXrMNFZTjcrmwIjzMYrqsZpdPrg_E9_YEnqq0urkh59uOqVHJ9t22foKgZyEL-Ak2iEFAYnY1OvbJI02A9eHZN5x6bFuBjWFx4Q/s4032/IMG_9080.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMAteoG-jHUkZQcaaE0g44mfEMY7R9Iu9ebEbQT5HKpjYR52G3A28WhLkevRKOLTddWXARr7vzkiwAFQjC3zFQWsTXrMNFZTjcrmwIjzMYrqsZpdPrg_E9_YEnqq0urkh59uOqVHJ9t22foKgZyEL-Ak2iEFAYnY1OvbJI02A9eHZN5x6bFuBjWFx4Q/s320/IMG_9080.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8r8K2kah4lWJaV89FvvbmD5Mj4efyAPulrlES_yfyB1Qoa-h5cczLYNtyFr6d-ooLlxmGa5eU6wTe8pWsxDRft_8P69uNdlHq7ubnySKwq-GrQAYUpwhyiLKM9tdRRCZ5JHf6AU7BZjHPg2rvXPrfVy-3iGnm8hXBjpwBoVrtIkhpGT40DDAgdxt2jA/s4032/IMG_9081.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8r8K2kah4lWJaV89FvvbmD5Mj4efyAPulrlES_yfyB1Qoa-h5cczLYNtyFr6d-ooLlxmGa5eU6wTe8pWsxDRft_8P69uNdlHq7ubnySKwq-GrQAYUpwhyiLKM9tdRRCZ5JHf6AU7BZjHPg2rvXPrfVy-3iGnm8hXBjpwBoVrtIkhpGT40DDAgdxt2jA/s320/IMG_9081.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-3632818010530437052019-12-25T05:38:00.000-08:002019-12-25T05:38:04.107-08:00Wrapping Up Dec Haiti 2019All of our team members are back in the U.S. safe and sound! As a final blog we wanted to highlight some of the things accomplished this trip.<div><ul><li>Approximately 180 individual patients were seen throughout the two weeks. This number does not include the people seen from the mobile clinic. And many of those 180 patients were seen more than once for follow-ups.</li><li>We extended our reach with home visits to those who had great difficulty in getting to the clinic. These were eye-opening and humbling. We saw how the average people live with little material goods, while being rich relationally.</li><li>We had our first mobile clinic in a town 30 minutes outside of Vaudreuil. Many of these patients then travelled to Bethesda for follow-up visits the next week.</li><li>We continued to deepen personal and professional relationships with the other medical professions at Bethesda in order to grow referrals from each entity.</li><li>We held our third formal education course to PT techs.</li><li>All along the way, we mentored the PT staff of Bethesda. They will continue to provide excellent care after our departure. </li></ul><div>All of these accomplishments are only possible because of God. Without his guidance, provisions, blessings, mercy and grace, none of this would be possible. It is a privilege to work alongside Haitian PT techs, nurses, doctors, radiology techs and more to serve the community. It is more and more evident every year that despite the political turmoil and unrest, God is still very much moving in this country and in these people.</div></div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for your prayers and support to the team this year. We all look forward to returning again some day soon to continue building on the work God is doing. Will you be joining us?</div><div><br></div><div>Merry Christmas!</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_f05b_7cfe_60d4_66ba" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/2bq-KRXVTZ86WBwXUmtz2tiKUTqigXmpt430mClnTIaomrq9n5Nes98ypkU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_b26b_8848_566f_f113" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/h72Si7RzQcRBtIb36guX0LzMOep13Fku8BS8kV0CoPVS-xLUXYQjJqMdffA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_2438_2f32_67ae_e815" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/E09HPGXcEvJU_3dNu13PSTQVU5bMO9heBq1vIcliC9v4VzDJjdFBZjYoJ34" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_c323_bbb4_31d2_5c09" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/seRrLUcankrQwjqlUOSVHBYn7J0JJpxwyg37kwCxUBHVC0ajaoZk8C42jeg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_7b13_469d_5afd_a4b3" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/IpsrE7yNrvM7pWSUho4Zpe50WyOzpJ8gPQ7ToIiK26QH05koyUtSjYY17qY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_6c00_3224_60bb_d058" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pch_xAajvYPyVsC4eOt1LM6rHGLLWqS3j9YVW_bUT1zrLMeaGpS2uMM3Ibw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-17533967342516971292019-12-20T19:28:00.001-08:002019-12-20T19:28:31.730-08:00Last Day in the ClinicToday was our last day in the clinic and it was a busy one. A highlight was surprising the staff of the Bethesda PT clinic with an iPad that will enhance our ability to provide ongoing training and consultation with them between trips. <div><br></div><div>Due to fatigue and getting to bed late, today’s blog will be a series of photos. Enjoy!</div><div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_ec2c_e5f_9da7_d569" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ATlAQxC939iNTXqxC17JCJYQyOaE0YAIP7CqmLquCfj_KwYF4MOtsvMXcr0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_605f_7364_4952_78d3" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TiTbQQPgqkPgaJyGmeYrX2Uc3R-QeO6-NJQes_JQ4dxVl7DDxnFWcQ0aCoo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_3821_ec69_2991_49b" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/em5isM4fGmNqqQxIaoLltazEZxbUcRIn37LerDNNBPWvM2YI8kGuJbCj8P0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_55fc_b429_4c7d_74bb" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/rpoTK9JkvP7d4YecmQXSpbwnRznTloeSNKTE_4jP6nA4DVMIECwdLXDZpXk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_6a9a_b26a_a111_18fb" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_fO4MqxqE9zc-_3GS6ROMkYojGPI_crHjD0Mli1a1v5kG0PmXurZuwBbPWI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_d88a_7655_fb74_c91c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/g7ajka7szf6K9VmH382okxXM1LdfXx7-LWJoy6-YOKcJLUiTQdIulv7W47Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_22a2_d4db_188e_e33c" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Pt8QWk2mIQQN8YiYldkwd5a3ZhIn2UCZJJTeh8n5FHtyoR2naMCtzE0Xhu4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_a369_5eb7_5c6f_59f9" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/c1mom6OHI42E2wZYpdg032t9fhCEMOm4UFYg6A0L4_EsbDdaSsXgpcSJIt4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_77f3_a47e_b34d_95d8" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/MsHxWFvlW9pCzI3t0ocjaqvwxcQe7t_lKIShtcdoqhjKYQ8RCt0DhldX52Q" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_20f6_1baa_c34d_5e0b" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/w74-wk8todFSH91PcdltoQHOi-7brw_tXYLGvNCUhGksNjMGuM02sV7_F5I" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_86d9_732d_aac9_75b1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/kMbmyQ1RIHAzYqcSnOBRasErCE3EJm2Cyp2ZhUWLZ1Fk8hCoGYhqCzh0lK8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_7646_b111_ce5a_af71" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/g7yPFdGjIikJVfglQwv_dkKmw_AxLsUsf0963Ef8F4CrPOKfA_Dxi1FPqJw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_5401_945f_7f9b_2d9c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Ee05vkOelPFdgO0pCQ5I-kB9YU9nVlhZMxO4Oaj4SuMxwkejFZ8eg-up6TQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_afd6_9f7_f5c9_78d7" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/MAcP1lqC9YuUl1FxMgW8IUja2nOLWPeTI0ZO-BOTymStGvsivzCJoIHJnI0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_895d_d6df_7c58_42f8" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Y-cAYiQfLV_hoPvcyjvKImvtoTTni67FB3dGqQK_CTD7Q6j36DYFb8SLeQM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_810_4bf9_2688_eb84" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XV_TaMMvxItVWWcRDPQJ_v8xSwsyzOZczhgMzYe2YI67wbLvvm85kA1LRas" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_dcef_f88a_7412_d6c1" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/3tDtckM96PwiwWnpT56IS50fPxyf6Sk3wBJ41UbAoWxvfFfa896a2ur-gfg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_33f8_3166_23d2_2a35" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/s3wYXSV3Fc9r1NQaNF10W9JPdniVbwqXL6EpKterYJqtnBlUCixdBgetaoM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_6ff7_fe61_4c79_13c8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3_YFhiNZLehCItxGfmgsawtLw9RM0-gMEVnvPb-zUkpUKfcKZ31WFzjPSVQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-90253831225473338482019-12-20T03:55:00.001-08:002019-12-20T18:51:52.830-08:00Perfect Fit<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px 0px 3px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 22px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">This week has gone by very quickly, but it also seems that so much has happened we feel like we have been here for months. </span><span style="font-size: 17px;">I (Josh) have not actually spent much time in the clinic but instead have been making many visits to people’s homes (as well as working on a special project).</span><span style="font-size: 17px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 17px;">Before we came to Haiti, Julie sent us information on a few people that had a need for wheelchairs. We were blessed to be able to bring six different wheelchairs but it was not clear if these chairs would fit the patients. Before it was time to take the wheelchairs to the patients, I had to unpack and reassemble several of them. In the process, I discovered that an important bolt that supports the backrest had fallen out of the chair. I was very disappointed as this particular type of bolt is custom to this wheelchair and I was sure that we would not have a suitable bolt to replace it. I went ahead and looked in the kit we brought; there was one random bolt that someone had thrown in that was a perfect fit!</span><span style="font-size: 17px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 17px;">That trend of perfect fit continued as we went to each patient’s home.</span><span style="font-size: 17px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 17px;">On multiple occasions we selected a wheelchair to try with a particular patient and every part of the wheelchair was a perfect fit.</span><span style="font-size: 17px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 17px;">It is clearly God’s hand guiding us and providing for the needs of our patients.</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px 0px 3px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 22px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px 0px 3px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 22px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">The special project was a custom lift built to help a mother transfer her child that has grown too big to transfer by herself. Many people pitched in to build and test the lift (thanks to Jessica, Neal, and Emily). It turned out great and will be a nice help to this family.</span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px 0px 3px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 22px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px 0px 3px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 22px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">-Josh</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><img id="id_5917_f6e2_625_69b5" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/KuQ64mw7byzixv03SbZLJ29gEamWQS_e161l1J6HdpoIHKxrRTCBxQLPe5w" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_fc1f_42e6_3e60_9038" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sw04q01_MQYn2Du0xwoZMSFg2WCwaBqSfYEPqOaNt9MpXPb8mb9kACVCVY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_8481_1cf4_13e7_dd5e" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Qorsu33jrCin0LtGoAuUPlBrWeRXMUi8p0rCAQ3MKoiHUm1jQ6BgflK_GXs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 354px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_d080_7e6f_6da8_932b" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r_ICzUxwRHqgTZrnqYo5EQAxp75jYR9IT9C7BN-CK809vFz52KHCGki3Is" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-27395792459583021492019-12-18T18:30:00.000-08:002019-12-18T18:37:45.943-08:00Provisions and Plantains<div><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">This week has been full of heart wrenching stories, but significant amounts of hope. Today was full of many very unique opportunities thanks to God’s provision. </span></div><div><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">Today started with a celebration of December birthdays at the clinic, including Bev! The Haitian staff went out of their way to include us in this celebration, which has not happened in previous years. I think we can thank our entertaining acting skills for showing them that we know how to have fun too. We got to laugh, be goofy, and fellowship alongside them as part of their staff. </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">We had 4+ patients travel an hour to come to Bethesda that we treated at the mobile clinic last week. One even showed up carrying a full sack of fresh plantains and avocados. Disclaimer: Haitian avocados are much larger and harder which could account for our previous back pain patient. </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">The man with the plantains from the mobile clinic was a man who had a long history of swelling in both of his knee joints. I (Abbey) got to treat him last week and when I recommended he come to Bethesda for X-Rays he said he could not pay, but would find the resources for a motorcycle to get him there. He also promised 10 plantains when he showed up. And boy, did he show up! With a massive bag of plantains and two avocados to boot! He was all smiles and so excited to see us again. I got to follow him through the entire medical center process of getting registered, getting his X-Ray pictures taken on an antiquated machine, getting the film developed in a completely black room, to visiting with the nurse in a small exam room, tracking down the Doctor across the campus, and getting him the medication and treatment he needed for his swelling. While that may sound like the least exhilarating day to any American that has used the U.S. healthcare system, it was one of my favorite days. The Plantain Man was carefully watched over and taken care of, he was listened to, and his story was considered by every medical professional he saw today. How many of us can say that? God used us to show the Plantain Man his importance, to show him community and love. </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">Another woman came in expressing pure gratitude for our time with her and stated it was the highlight of her week. She stated that me (Tara) praying for her was incredibly powerful to her, and renewed her faith and hope in her life. I was able to create a fun modified kickboxing program to help improve her Parkinson’s-like symptoms. She had an enormous smile on her face the entire treatment, and filled the room with positivity, joy, and laughter. It was empowering to me to use such creativity to make such a fun and therapeutic day for her, with minimal equipment. At the end, we had a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>powerful talk about God’s provisions, plan, and timing. Despite having daily struggles, she had full confidence that God has a plan in her life. The emotions expressed throughout her sessions and our heart-felt talks were incredibly moving and inspiring for me. </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">We also were able to co-treat a few complex pediatric patients. It was inspiring to all work together to make functional improvements in each kids life. It is so cool to leave Bolivar having the same basic knowledge of a specialty field, go our separate ways to different clinical experiences, and reunite in Haiti to collaborate and provide the best possible treatment for the most precious kiddos. </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">All over the clinic, PTs were having uplifting conversations about who God is and His role in our lives with the patients. Stepping stones are being laid with an open path ready for these patients to start a journey with Christ. </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">Haitian PTs are being trained with sustainable information and educated with material that will lead them forward in their careers. Wheelchairs are being fitted, lifts are being manufactured, and equipment is being supplied for those in need. Big things are happening every day!</span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"><br></span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">-Tara and Abbey</span></p></div><div><br></div><img id="id_8829_3491_15fb_e32c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RaQF60mzxztE6amqbKIheQ43fQK-zjheDzmBfwIHrgdmRN1VfLnHqR1ZKBI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_5f3f_d1c_b2d8_dd4d" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/rjFyozQyCheLBatsyaeX7W8WVh3rTQDLgwKyxy10wx78m2FMLAzGXH65PpQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_d97c_b8cd_c0b1_1090" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/sS4lWF7rjOkkYx7p0H6wHJAh41eE1KXMz85894mFPTcIZuYjVhV9jxqj_gc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_6dd0_bce6_f98c_a27e" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/N0BPbCYF446aH-nCC5Af2mATaXvZLrqDNV-sFO3BfEM-61RyUXODJlmZ0Dw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_d465_17f_beb4_1478" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/DHFdk-Y22tpXA3C9QxvJHyeywDBgNGwRI9NV1k3oQ3v8qo_H4iJNnm63jig" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br> Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-86269837764366961262019-12-17T18:30:00.001-08:002019-12-17T18:48:18.944-08:00Week 2, Day 2- Kicks and wicks <div>Bonswa family and friends!</div><div><br></div><div>We started our day with an entertaining educational session to the Bethesda medical staff on when they should refer a patient to physical therapy or not. It was so good to see all of the smiles and laughs from the staff throughout this. </div><div><br></div><div>We had a busy day ahead of us, but we were all eager to get started! Josh and I were able to go on a house visit to make modifications to a wheelchair for a pediatric patient. We were able to teach the two Haitian therapists how to use certain tools, and how to best modify the chair. It’s refreshing to see how eager they are to learn anything and everything. The rest of the team continued to treat lots of patients in the clinic. There were complex cases throughout the day that really challenged us all. At times we could only turn to God and send him our prayers. </div><div><br></div><div>At the end of each day, each individual from our team shares the good and the bad from our day. We decided that we’re going to call this “kicks and wicks” from here on out. This is one of my favorite parts of each day. I love being able to connect to one another through these unique experiences. God continues to fill each of us with joy and hope as we continue to put our trust in Him.</div><div><br></div><div>Please pray for clear minds, focus, and energy for the rest of the week. </div><div><br></div><div>-Emily</div><img id="id_58ba_69ed_4fc0_a78c" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SGpysabJCKO69asH-EYMg9GAXbZr3q5FMq59uXcktK5EnKtLgg13PhVo-U8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_e028_b6f7_9ec_614b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qT9-aw_hpOjOL5mE4uU5RhY2sOMhM4MlfMs_xxPWvmsizUsnKrdcYt7l9yQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_d9ca_6c66_c715_1d0f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HTJY9TuRvMa24yKRmwLhuXEXjAJ0JF_nPcsc2H14rZgW8kHEa5UO1jWtQ1s" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_764c_9c4e_a87d_5b90" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Wtr_sPDL_Q7UUIxkEy-57GJSej_KYcI8qoeW7STfJH-3qMRSaUmKX8Gerpk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_f6da_7766_896b_2551" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1GUDlA4mwYEruIfCpUS_-3zl7kBO2D6xSRmT1ODq8g-MHQ8zkv9YaRHD6Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_9724_7131_fd62_2e6c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/y_oqw1aG3cixFxypsAW2OaUOR0IeK6DRvqZdg2nRM7FF5C_ATmQTl6f2etY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><div><br></div><div><br></div> Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-36572348290931905432019-12-16T17:52:00.001-08:002019-12-16T18:47:58.698-08:00Group 1.5 day 1Today was the first clinic day for us newcomers (the Layman’s, Emily and I) after arriving last night. Our drive in was a pretty eye-opening experience (which didn’t help with all the dust in the air) for many of us and helped us change mindsets pretty quickly. Our first full day was pretty packed with patients, which was a blessing in that we were pushed to get right into the thick of things and keep it moving. We have already built relationships with interpreters and the other staff members and found how the flow works in the clinic. All that being said, by no means do I feel that I have everything (or really even many of the things) all figured out when it comes to treating each individual that comes in. Thankfully we have professors and colleagues that we can rely on to back us up, and that support system has meant a lot to my confidence already.<div><br></div><div>What has stuck out to me most so far has been how well many of the people understand what it means to follow Jesus. After talking to one patient about God and getting some mixed signals about his understanding of Jesus when asking him certain questions, I tried a different strategy; I asked them to tell me what they knew about Jesus. The reply I remembered best was, “Jesus is everything to me. He is our saviour, without Him I would have nothing, and we should do everything in service to Him.” Many patients gave similar replies. There are lots of times I wish I would have been able to give an answer as simple and accurate as theirs, and my current plan is to just steal that reply for the future.👍</div><div><br><div>You can continue to pray that God gives us wisdom in our treatments and interactions, and that we will be lights for His Kingdom.</div></div><div><br></div><div>-Neil</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_db15_814e_83e9_832c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/SRa-ikw9yyaqFP7VoQdjs8SZVbKbjA1KF3D-n59TsQKE1z0e_W6I-WcMXmA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_92c2_8682_ae8d_c491" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/t2sgDllZqDMCyGS-t0udiP0YWllZPpWIJ6b0ot0WojCU0oaRFTPbaWK5jJY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_2a07_ef77_7a7a_ec8" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/L_R40f6uk1TAqUHaYOEzV3b4cySajiT-LV9kYmWo2Bz7g-AVbdrqyge8sZc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><img id="id_2095_950f_f907_9785" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/JTHsJL1YH4iMEChqOKLtnDAV1WdG5ubntxSKncnvFd7DFBL1axmCXXun_7M" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_d2a5_988_a6e4_c599" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qR1zdFwbSMoM0-LK9iDR9mfN7jDSNTs59eC9TIIGg-8wfk2vVOd-_a8L8RQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div><img id="id_88be_91f8_e26d_5512" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/G47OuTDDMfoGSJYdnXGNj5o8rweVJPkhJUaWQ6mAbtTdBjaG2Rr8ky3rOrk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-82577558818933809922019-12-15T18:55:00.001-08:002019-12-16T04:44:13.254-08:00Haitian AdventuresBon Jou from Haiti! We have had a wonderful weekend full of fun and delighting in all the Lord has shown us this week. On Saturday the team took a hike up the mountain range behind the OMS campus, led by two very patient Haitian men and one of their sons. We chased five year old Das up the mountain and were in awe of God’s landscape with each step. One of our fearless translators joined us for the hiking adventure which allowed us to get to know him outside of the clinic and on a more personal level to develop greater relationships. Saturday afternoon you could find us all sitting by the pool at a beautiful resort just down the street. With palm trees providing shade over the lounging chairs and sounds of victorious yells by the water volleyball net. Our team, the Haitian therapists, and local missionaries with their families thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing evening. Later Saturday afternoon, we made our way to the beautiful Emmaus University campus and enjoyed a Haitian pasta dish and celebrated Bev’s birthday again with some delicious chocolate cake! We spent the night catching up with Julie (the OMS missionary and physical therapist) and enjoying fellowship with each other. Sunday morning we woke up to drink coffee and watch the sunrise over the trees. We ate fresh pineapple, homemade bread, and got ready for church. We attended a Haitian church where Bill (Julie’s husband), a Canadian missionary and Emmaus professor, preached in Creole. Luckily we were able to get the English notes prior. We swayed to the handmade beats of their worship and enjoyed the melodic singing. We enjoyed the rest of Sunday relaxing and preparing for the unknown of the week ahead. Please pray for energy, wisdom, and perseverance as we work through the week.<div><br></div><div>-Abbey</div><div><br></div><img id="id_ca66_6f81_5658_64b7" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_3IXPVt9rcvb9a3C-Nbmds8fuDXta1WmahDnpOaQtgLcypK1-E_j3Wjmpyo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_cefd_dfc1_372f_457f" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9iHlmCKrCwumLjLu3QuItPvbfcpjY5kscg3oKcx8XbWsehAuB6DyKfq_-8M" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><div><div><div><img id="id_9162_47ec_9537_b201" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/kBIxupFlBSapEvxEqzFHW1O-lPHPIkBrLoscLRuxXGVEBFGH4T8j_FKtnm0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_4234_c471_568a_1d05" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Qs1NWeYLcwEwX8BpcOzp1cRNN0G3oJLARfmtIsC0SO5vVjLm1I85tWatmwU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div><img id="id_7bdd_c1d1_eefe_3e53" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/MUAJPErWgrEirCaXG3_gCNDZ1g3dXx8YOcCL-wXvWqBTkf0ESfzwPXfD4WU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br></div></div></div><div><img id="id_1b27_6a87_6ebd_5dd2" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/lj_xqUomDH7W3lEAKsZq58V8FF7K0HLnTC29K8_x7SxvZjuK2fO9GOUw1RY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-84042419857119862472019-12-13T19:11:00.001-08:002019-12-13T19:11:29.918-08:00Lessons from Haiti: don’t stand under an avocado tree<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1">Today, we got to take our mission on the road via a mobile PT clinic! This is something the Bethesda clinic and our team leaders have been praying about and planning for years. Thanks to God’s plan and timing, He was able to make this dream become a reality today.</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1">At the clinic, we triaged about 70 patients of all ages. We saw a wide variety of impairments; from back pain after an avacado fell on their back, to complex neurological patients. Overall, it was incredibly rewarding to help people who don’t have easy access to health care.</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1">On the drive into the mountain town, it was awe-inspiring to see God’s beautiful landscape creations here in Haiti. It was also really powerful to drive through Haitian towns and learn more about their culture and lives. </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1"></span><br></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1">It’s evident that God hand picked every person on this team. It’s been less than a week, and the teammates and translators already feel like family. We spend every night with sore cheeks from laughing and smiling so hard. Each person has played such a special and unique role in the team, and it has been incredible to be a part of it. </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; min-height: 20.3px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br><span class="s1"></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1">Please pray for our team for wisdom, guidance, safe travels, and to continue spreading the love of God. </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">-Tara </p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><img id="id_b50d_81c7_1766_5f43" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/W1Ye1T-x4HLmgjWsxZ0CNErBuJBJ9s7y5W6sXnoGWa9JG0Ziwz8VtTQPWWA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_2e9e_b2c0_3d98_d81" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/12KaRthTnCYfrRZT6yAoTxbyROUNjcHwdrUrsQWxY_V6JIWi9Tufg-ObEbA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_123d_5ccc_c582_4853" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/M1B_6h8oQtg_1zH3_83EZCbUvhcBRU5uiuLyAGtGtMrOcYKT1YoZ8qSLhEc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_c58e_d0a1_20ec_34d6" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/3B4Gzs9-So0L32Z1XuXhPW5fmhxqCbW1ttfzCdRvot75xFgCRBWlvjj2we8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><img id="id_ce14_da2c_2b37_a0ce" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/s_dpz-JuJoPPoRLZpQGKqrgFHO3MNxXMXK227aui3WWA_dhFeAROgEd7DJw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></p> Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-82955679926504075242019-12-13T03:47:00.000-08:002019-12-13T03:47:12.231-08:00Sounds of HaitiWhen I sit back and reflect on our time in Haiti so far, the most resonating part is the sounds. The sounds of waking up each morning (or middle of the night) to rooster calls right outside our window. The sounds of our mealtime prayers of gratitude for the food and our wonderful cooks. Sounds of music blaring in the background, and cars honking on the roads. Even quiet sounds, like the crickets at night or whispered prayers for a patient in the clinic. <div><br><div>“And all that believed were together, and had all things in common.” Acts 2:44</div><div>It’s not anything deep, but this is what fills my head when I think of our time in Haiti. </div><div>-Zach</div><div><br></div><div>The next couple of days we will be experiencing life in the community around Bethesda. Please pray for us as we have the opportunity to extend our reach to people that don’t have the resources to get to the clinic.</div><div><br></div><div>P.S. Today was Bev’s birthday. We won’t say the age, but we enjoyed every moment to love on her, sing to her, and eat cake alllll day long. Happy birthday Bev!</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_885a_add9_9b71_e695" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/P0Gbxvlb9fbepWIgrtmDWFNZih-8rIaDoMUeU75dpLA-Grq9bx3hXJL2MYg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_5f07_7943_392b_a033" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9PR1YFA0N1-EVh0BydYObVrnTOxmIgJ9msfvR7l3GPTrLYZLgdxd52HM_V0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_f2e2_afed_f13c_8b2" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/IIyAzmwVNv9m77MMaa9XJhWZm6NBJ9e6lhxUVkT6WCZ90zCFL6Wp4JtoLn0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_29ec_fbd2_c83f_c08e" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/N-frF-Dcbu3OrCkVl8N75pDAsMOEfEdGJko8QvhBAt3mN4XiYmo9WymaJCk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_419b_7558_7025_5196" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Y40UUoKrP7hbb4Uhw3PAxGEmvfjrKuFV6TmYHTLc36wXC7MJojLicE2KEYw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_7bdd_deeb_80f5_3f21" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gAT7UUSsqX_-z8iV8mXrIaHiPBEoU5TvQpVbfdteKFEP7MHdzFzOmXME570" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_e50b_ef60_7a2_8b5c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/uyqT6B0HZ8AmPq3mS0ONpVzPpHsTRzp1M-uRjSUQCl0p81vxJFe0-0O1t4U" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_ff5c_952a_ce7c_ed14" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_MxMIeQH63HWThzRsSEZ0s1noeMxFFqYMSIPGNY_yiYMCSoyPydPCAaVfeQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_d8c8_43db_bdec_ef38" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/3q7-mhavzm2uERKtwAxVPMnPGUKwUJbU8uoSuJp8xslEYGYXLJgU8wce3gs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_70c8_404_2481_fb9b" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/IfThROKqcBqzjrUTQ86EcTouxig1PVgpDN23b6mmoBmz4B57Zm09_gs9Ey0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br> </div></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-62634334777313134272019-12-12T03:18:00.001-08:002019-12-12T03:18:22.394-08:00You don’t need to be successful, just surrenderBonjou family and friends! It’s day 3 here in Haiti and we are absolutely LOVING IT. Has each day been easy? No. Has everything gone accordingly to plan? Of course not! But even still, God has found so many ways to work within us, the OMS and Bethesda team and the people of Haiti. Today was full of surprises and overwhelming moments BUT God turned the mess into a Milkshake. God turned pain into peace. God turned overwhelming to overflowing blessing. How? Because He is not looking for us to be 100% successful and 100% perfect. He is looking for us to surrender 100% to use us accordingly to His plan and to work out the situation for OUR (the team, the people of Haiti) good! <div><br></div><div>One of the goals of the trip was to get increased collaboration between the physical therapy clinic and the medical clinic.. Each morning our team has provided the medical center nursing staff with education regarding common health issues seen in Haiti (like Diabetes and Hypertension), and how physical therapy can help to treat and prevent those conditions. It can be unnerving and discouraging to not know if the education is meaningful and making a difference. </div><div><br></div><div>Today, God showed us that a difference is certainly being made- the PT clinic had the VERY FIRST REFERRAL of a patient with Diabetes from a head nurse at Bethesda clinic, and it was AWESOME. The patient got an individualized plan, just for her and her condition and she left with a smile on her face and encouragement in her heart. </div><div><br></div><div>Our team had a fun day, bonding with each other, our translators, growing in our faith and our profession. We are looking forward to the rest of the trip. Who knows what God has in store!</div><div> -Jay</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_a8b5_a49_f55e_8b87" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/xLKaQiHaQ5CoHht8GIbReN9oMGwJ8dfiJXQzdUVr5GyINHPkqVK-O_55A3Q" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_c41a_c20b_d5fd_2a83" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/4u7qTvqu-p1235gVLPszHJJ3dZIwvcmv_-QRQ2-_K_aYHa19HYAOEqIGEUk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_c81d_1417_3140_1825" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lBKHV3LOmaBajSrrtaUDmNqZt3jZS9tBQO-nssOmMG3_I6_1OCaRRTE-yBo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_c71c_6694_63b6_3267" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/dFDHfYVqjU5Scj23CsIArD3smRvsjxx7c_lCvVV8sIwD1lXqHgWT9Dsd3JM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_ebb8_a01b_4d60_5c7f" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/7Jv4qEV3V1u3TGH0wjCDqdkS-1SqmAiZ4xCyqar_qs39NPK1weBENgJoBUQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_3c30_ec6_20b7_f89" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/n6LZqLJK-7ediMtP63SJSfbLwlwipIE8jofomO1JonLMIU8wltd183RNquQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-37839422698296987272019-12-10T18:02:00.001-08:002019-12-10T18:21:52.321-08:00 An Adventure in Cap Haitian - Day 2Today the team had a great experience in Haiti as we treated patients in the clinic and made house visits. The day began with Bev and Wick giving education to the medical staff about Diabetes and how diet and exercise can help. Many Haitians struggle with this issue. Zach and Jay lead a devotion to the medical staff about being present in the moment with God and read a few passages from the Bible. The team proceeded to begin seeing patients and giving out exercises for them to work on at home. We prayed with patients that their condition may improve and to give them strength to perform the tasks they need to do on a daily basis. After eating lunch, the team split up in three groups and traveled to three different Haitian homes for home health treatment. Groups were split to cover more ground as Tara, Julie, our translator Junior, and I traveled up a mountain to treat a patient with a stroke. It really spoke to me about the will of the Haitian culture as the husband of the patient we were seeing would carry her on his back for treatment in the clinic down the mountain they live on, traversing rocks and creeks to allow her wife to receive medical services. After hiking up the mountain through a trail, we were able to treat the patient and pray with her. The day was filled with great experiences from the entire team and we hope to continue to help Haitians and spread the grace of Christ.<div>- Will</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_4e75_ffb2_3fb3_7bfa" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J08mkmVHQ1x_llmIgIBKAbPV8AgoyALTCpwkPMzYnCMpiJjM8_nbTlZcaxk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_8_5c6a_3257_c3ff" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/CEM_VOTtPbk7L5DkDpAdX8eWDcz45COuvh5eNcslkp8ahmUU2s4OXQ6vayM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_a6f1_7317_c3d8_1717" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/okrDibyV06iCHqO7h00akJAhSrve2vZhRAyJ76cyjlVZfF8nohISSKfRHV4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_1ee_3f28_c90a_448d" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Q_sqPr6P3ia17yE5igMs1gf-7KDjQO7WIS7fDT8_WmQJFkRMwrM4geR7C7Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_e5c0_512_e211_e0a3" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/gfSIuFToQNSQ5-j2fuqw5rSL0YraN2mg-ErLkXxWvDH2QZ18lw8CYRfldMs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-55684751478538617062019-12-09T17:56:00.001-08:002019-12-09T18:13:54.109-08:00We’re Off to Haiti!Our team took off like a herd of turtles but landed in the deep end! After a 15 hour flight delay, we finally arrived at the Bethesda PT Clinic. We were met by a huge line of patients who had waited all morning for our arrival today. Everyone jumped right in and did amazing work. The team is already working smoothly and pouring out their best. <div><br></div><div>Please pray for us to be able to rest well and catch up on our sleep. Also pray that we would be effective ministers each day and that our hearts and minds are fully present here.</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_5884_df5c_f161_77fc" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/faUmLeGDcoo3t_9zVij8mPFnu6IOkjsaXRPna-X2oL8JxAFqldK4dPcTLig" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_bc2d_8bdb_4209_4a77" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/u_ps1s8jV-8BAiEy1byCnO5VeSY9M8GeDRX4sGJk8rWI-oSyDRW45liFNqI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 410px; height: auto;"><br></div><div><br></div>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-65349651074093584692019-12-01T06:11:00.002-08:002019-12-03T10:37:52.771-08:00Wrapping up Peru 2019<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">After wrapping up this week in Lima, we got up early Saturday morning to catch our flight to Cusco. 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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133694224271385883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790904282971382225.post-6996656216733516652019-11-30T14:52:00.002-08:002019-11-30T14:52:27.370-08:00Nov. 29, 2019 Friday<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It’s the last day in the clinic, and there are mixed emotions this morning. Personally, I’m getting used to the mix and match of the day, learning to adapt to a new clinic every two days, and learning to appreciate frequent change and unfamiliarity. Developing friendships throughout the week with the MMI staff has been so fun and delightful. <br /><br />Overall we had 14 wheelchair fittings today, which are more tedious projects. Heath, Ryan, and Sarah all worked hard on wheelchairs in the afternoon. Katie and Kristin, and Manuela worked extensively to make up for the additional patients to see for evals due to the increased time it takes to adjust wheelchairs. Kala was able to see and help with many new challenges and interventions with one of the Peruvian therapists, Susan. With wonderful help from staff and teamwork we were able to finish seeing patients in good time! It has been great to see how we all have learned to work together in different pairs and in different languages, all growing and learning new tips. <br /><br />We returned to the hotel for dinner then went shopping in the evening. Turns out Peru does not have as good of deals as America on Black Friday. <br /><br />We go to bed with bittersweet thoughts as we will be leaving our loving MMI family early tomorrow, but are excited to explore Cusco this weekend. <br /><br />We ask readers to pray for smooth and safe travels within this country and to continue to see God move this weekend. May we recognize and reflect on what God has been teaching us this week. May the families we met see God at work in their lives. Also pray for Heath and Katie as they prepare to head back home! <br /><br />- Sarah </span><div>
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