Isaiah 29:18-19
The second day at Punyaro was a very busy day for the team. This year, we have three medical sections. The first is primarily adult medicine, served by Dr. Kim. The second is general medicine, served by nurses Angie Boggs and Leah Duncan. The third is primarily pediatrics, served by myself. Our morning charge that morning was "Listen! For I am sending you out..." Ironically, an unusual number of our patients were either deaf, or very hard of hearing. We became quite adept at removing wax from ears, and - in some cases - at restoring hearing! Larry Maynard provided reading glasses for patients, many of whom could see well for the first time in several years, including one seamstress who could once again thread a needle. Randy and Connie Baker pulled numerous abscessed teeth, providing relief from pain for many people. The Cross Extreme part of the team was humbled by the gratitude and joy shown by elementary age students to whom they had given pencils and erasers.
In our devotion that evening, we noted that God had sent us out, to listen to His voice in order to know how to respond to those in need. In some cases, what was needed were medications, measurements or extractions. In others, it was a smile, a hug, a listening ear or an understanding heart. In all cases, we needed the Holy Spirit to lead us in fulfilling plans ordained by God. Our time of worship was extraordinary.
Hearing Him Speak,
Tim, Kim, Becca
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