The Jungle

Life in the jungle is pretty amazing... It's just like in the Jungle Book. But back to reality (whoops, there goes gravity) today was an up and down kind of day. 

A couple of us got to help serial cast an 11 year old boy with CP. He was smiling and joking with us the whole time.  Too adorable. 

There was also a kid with  muscular dystrophy, possibly Duchennes. This was really hard to see, especially because he also had a hard family situation. We had to inform his mama about his condition because she had no clue the prognosis, which was difficult. If you could keep him and his mama in your prayers, they could use it greatly. 

On a little bit lighter note, the town drunk came in and fell asleep on the treatment table. We are all getting excited for tomorrow because it's wheelchair day/ceremony day with the mayor. 

After the clinic we got a special tour of an old tea factory that they are renovating. The process was very interesting and we got to try really good tea! (Like really good...)

The team is bonding very well and we are all having a blast! It's about time to sign off, stay classy San Diego. 

Sincerely, 

The Peru Team

P.S. We are being a being eaten alive by gnats 

Tuesday's pics

Report from Tuesday

This is Emma, Nicole, Bryce, and Aaron. Today was another great day! The line today was twice as long as it was yesterday. We are starting to be more comfortable in the clinic setting and were able to see 10 more patients today than we did yesterday. Food is good (Bryce). We were challenged by the local studs to play futbol and America prevailed once again (because we beat them in volleyball the day before). We walked down to the local market to get ice cream where Emma did an impromptu eval on a man with possible shoulder impingement. We can't wait to get back into the clinic tomorrow and see what God has in store for us!!

P.S. The earthquake was 400 miles from our present location. We are all safe and sound. We appreciate the continued prayers and support!

Pictures from Monday

Hola from Peru!

Today was our first day in the clinic working with the people of Huyro. When we arrived at the clinic there was a long line of people waiting to receive our services. We opened the day with prayer and song with the patients. We sang Alabare Alabare, a common Peruvian hymn. Many locals in Huayapata speak Quechua which made translation a challenge. For a lot of patients translations went from English to Spanish to Quechua. Despite this obstacle we know that the Holy Spirit was at work to allow us to connect with all those we encountered. The municipality came to the clinic to give us a toast with Inca Cola. As students we all feel like we learned so much and it's only been one day! We are so thankful that God has blessed us with this time and we love meeting the Peruvian people. We look forward to another great day tomorrow!

Made it!

We got word that the team has made it safely to their final destination in Peru, after 3 flights and a 5 hour bus ride.  All luggage and most of their supplies made it as well. Only one wheelchair is unaccounted for. 

They will spend the rest of Sunday preparing for the week and resting from the grueling travel. It is going to be an exciting week!

The Peru Team is Off!!

The November DPT Peru team had their packing party earlier this week, and took off for Peru this morning (Saturday)!  They will have a long day and night of travel, arriving at their final destination in Huayopata-La Convencion, Peru around mid-day tomorrow (Sunday). Their spirits are high as they excitedly look forward to all of what God has in store for them in ministry this week.  

Please pray for their safety and health, for all of their travel connections, and for the people whom they will be serving this coming week.