Chaska's 13th Birthday

Chaska celebrated her 13th birthday here in Santa Maria, complete with 20 plus friends, her cousin, who led the ceremony, playing tunes on his keyboard to accompany the games, her first-ever piñata, and plenty of food. It was a great time for all and everyone was very quiet during the prayer. God bless you, Chaska, as you continue to grow during your TEENAGE years!!!

Here she is: our teenager, Chaska, with her precious dog, Alaska

 

Medical Campaign

The medical campaign on September 28-29 was a big success. It happened to be the weekend of the church’s anniversary here in Santa Maria, so that went on simultaneously. All 9 doctors were a great help. The dentist attended to 70 patients; in many cases, he just did fluoride treatments. In others he pulled teeth; one woman even had three teeth pulled. That is the usual treatment here. Nobody knows much about oral hygiene. The obstetriz had 14 patients and won three of them to Christ! Other specialties included pediatrics, general medicine, nutrition, and the pharmacy.

A child with a balloon the doctors brought

 

 

The dentist did flouride treatments and extractions. He is a university professor.

The obstetriz counseled women and won three to the Lord!

The medicines that the Lord provided for the patients.

Several of the doctors outside the school where the medical campaign was held.

Lucilla, in the center, was the one who helped organize the campaign with ACSA, Associación Cristiana de Salud.

The nutritionist, also a university professor, counseled many people,

even the local pastor and his wife!

A lot of people waited to be seen by the general practicioner. The Lord favored us with good weather all day both days.