What a great day! Today was our last day in the community of Palmira. We were able to see everyone who came to be seen in clinic. Praise the Lord! As we were packing up a couple of kids showed up to be seen. We managed to squeeze them in and get them their medicaitons and kids packs even though everything was mostly put away.
My mom is a quilter. Every year that I come to Ecuador she make a quilt for me to give to someone that I feel really needs it. Today I felt the need ot give the quilt to a beautiful young lady named Carmen. She plans to be a doctor when she grows up. Overall she was a very healthy young lady. She soaked up everything we were trying to teach her. Before she left, she asked if we cold pray for her sister who is going through some nasty relationship problems. She was very moved after I prayed for her. When I gave her the quilt tears were rolling down her face. She was so thankful and in awe that my mom would make a quilt and that I would choose her to have it. What a special experience.
The women's clinic was still rocking when the medical clinic was all packed up. I took a journey up the steps to see what was going on. Even though it is only 20 stairs to get from one spot to the next, at 12,000 feet it is a breath taking (literally ) journey! There were about 40 women crocheting away. Cheryl has been teaching the women to crochet rugs, mats, and bags out of old plastic bags. These things are beautiful! The Ecuadorian ladies catch on quickly too. They are able to improvise and make each project their own. Very cool to see.
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