Because of transportation, a special presentation the clinic personnel has planned for us Thursday morning we realize that today will be our last day of clinic. And, the lines are long, the weather is strangely varying from a bit of sunshine to a bit of rain and some cold, cold wind. It is muddy and wet in the clinic. Totally impossible to keep clean what with the streets all torn up and mud everywhere.
Early this morning Ruben and I went to use an international phone so I could call home. On the way we helped a very old lady who was having difficulty handling the wet pavement and the mud. We struck up a conversation with her and she told us her knees hurt badty and so did her back. We mentioned our clinic and she knew nothing about this. At this point we were a good mile away from the clinic. She said she would walk up to her house, another 1/2 mile, change clothes and come down to the clinic for treatment. She did show up and was such an inspiration to everyone. She was so sweet and loving and kept thanking us and God for our presence here. The day was much easier to handle with her presence in our lives. All of us have developed a BIG heat for these people and their plight. Wish we could reach each individually and tell them about God's love and how they can have it also.
Tonight Pam and I met with Sofia, Andres and their daughter. Sofia surprised us by having invited another couple to join us. I had been given a gift of a bottle of natural corn juice by a grateful patient which I had in my pocket. So I mentioned that I had brought refreshments. They quickly brought out some plastic glasses. What an ice breaker. The visiting couple Leoncio and Catalina seemed to enjoy the session very much. But it was Andres, Sofia's hsuband who had the questions. There was a lot of confusion about many things he had been exposed to from the various religious groups coming into Conima constantly. He was disappointed and discouraged. God gave Pam and I the right words to answer his questions and invite him, his family and guests to come to Christ. We spoke about the Love and the Peace that loving and living with God gives a person. Two hours later we left with the promise that they would visit with Ruben in the months to follow before our June group goes there.
Other home visits look very fruitfull also. Believe me the entire group went to be praising God and feeling like our sacrifice in serving these people is beginning to yield fruit. As always, we could use one more day.
Praise the Lord for his wonderful rewards.
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