tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49310147972863667892024-02-07T11:37:02.105-08:00On The LooseOn the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-64429863961754001662023-01-06T07:29:00.000-08:002023-01-06T07:29:10.017-08:00Getting ready to go On the Loose again!<p> Four days and counting. It’s time to resurrect our travel blog. We will be heading for the Texas coast on Tuesday, January 10. Our trusty travel trailer, Lucy, is in the driveway and she’s starting to collect our various boxes and bags of clothing, household goods, food, books, recreational gear, and of course, my craft supplies! It will be a busy few days but we are getting excited. While the windchill temperature here in Missouri is 19°, it is supposed to get up to 78° today and Rockport. We can’t get there fast enough!</p><p>I will do my best to update our blog every few days during our travels. Can’t wait to see old friends in Texas and we know we will miss our friends here in Missouri. Please stay in touch!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg7qMQEBBYAnJ3mX1UK7CwctqY-CLXa8XrZmTAYugIIIuCzwp5p66Ng1WLuMrKQMnWyfSNbOr1eLDJ6Hc8sY6WsySlR_29QKVo0z_UYLj8ouKgOKNe6H_pHi6Kc09gnptI0-CZca5XCIl_MKt1ojDsT1SM4PamWtPPnRYJHGGCF2ZMEIVyKCzzruvZ/s4032/0447C8BB-C3C3-4EA1-8BDA-1B5E23319EC2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg7qMQEBBYAnJ3mX1UK7CwctqY-CLXa8XrZmTAYugIIIuCzwp5p66Ng1WLuMrKQMnWyfSNbOr1eLDJ6Hc8sY6WsySlR_29QKVo0z_UYLj8ouKgOKNe6H_pHi6Kc09gnptI0-CZca5XCIl_MKt1ojDsT1SM4PamWtPPnRYJHGGCF2ZMEIVyKCzzruvZ/w433-h324/0447C8BB-C3C3-4EA1-8BDA-1B5E23319EC2.jpeg" width="433" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-53167118044436105112021-06-21T19:11:00.001-07:002021-06-21T19:11:36.392-07:00Internet Trouble<p> Hi, friends! I’ve been so excited all day to share the photos of our amazing Day 5 at Mesa Verde National Park (all the beautiful cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people around 1100-1200 a.d.). But the campground where we’re staying (West Wendover, Nevada) has TERRIBLE internet service. I waited 15 minutes for it to download one photo, and finally gave up. So I’m sending this non-photo message, hoping it will post, telling you not to give up on us. My reports to you may be a few days behind, but I plan to do them as soon as I have some reliable internet. That may be as early as tomorrow evening…though I’m learning on this trip not to make promises!!!</p><p>Meanwhile, know that we’re having a wonderful time (albeit pretty hot!). Tomorrow evening we hope to reach our destination for the next week: Garden Valley, Idaho, where we lived for 10 years. We’ll be camped outside the home of some friends, so hopefully we can tap into their internet service to continue the blog posts. Hope to connect again with you soon!!!</p>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-15485723445429596192021-06-20T22:06:00.003-07:002021-06-20T22:06:47.613-07:00Day 5, Pueblo to Cortez, Colorado<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUGi2ftXXy8JsokIjFPA24WhRiVi1E7_VEBQ2xhL8zn06GsZRjYbVbHg1cw7-LD9ZDLI13xOFQ2RYRuyuI3HVYS_MdXhjDrBzhQ4R9zDBM62CaB_mkrmeSpvvs6Rh070MBQllNzyTBM0/s2048/91D08E26-9E4E-4CAD-8016-D75C03A015A9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUGi2ftXXy8JsokIjFPA24WhRiVi1E7_VEBQ2xhL8zn06GsZRjYbVbHg1cw7-LD9ZDLI13xOFQ2RYRuyuI3HVYS_MdXhjDrBzhQ4R9zDBM62CaB_mkrmeSpvvs6Rh070MBQllNzyTBM0/s320/91D08E26-9E4E-4CAD-8016-D75C03A015A9.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> We knew this would be a long day of driving, through lots of mountainous country, so we got an early start. To be honest, there wasn’t much action on Day 5; it mostly consisted of driving and filling up with gas! However, we drove through such beautiful country, that even though I don’t have much activity to report, I have lots of photos to show of the amazing scenery we enjoyed, which changed moment by moment. As you look through the following photos, notice how the landscape and vegetation change. We started out with the mountains in the distance, and lots of deciduous trees on the roadside. It gradually changed to rocky areas with exposed outcropping and lots of scrub brush, and then to snow-capped mountains with mostly evergreen trees. Colorado is one amazing state, and we saw only one tiny strip of it, in the southern part. Though we’ve explored much of Colorado in the past, there is so much more to see, and we can’t wait to return for more.</span></div><p></p><p>As you look through the photos, you can click or tap each one to enlarge it and see more detail. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYI7-FpX7Nk13eA4gjmC3-mol8hlZpRmLwSfTL8FikHibE86Vzy7WHgMMyKRq6rJKqmEkKKepMsEE8U2U2MoSBf1SdkexZlccIzbkIxz2whC8AosF0xxS3TPbI70axnZNq0LT6Yozcuns/s2048/EBCD7F74-52C7-4EE6-8BA0-0731CC4F48BA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1532" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYI7-FpX7Nk13eA4gjmC3-mol8hlZpRmLwSfTL8FikHibE86Vzy7WHgMMyKRq6rJKqmEkKKepMsEE8U2U2MoSBf1SdkexZlccIzbkIxz2whC8AosF0xxS3TPbI70axnZNq0LT6Yozcuns/s320/EBCD7F74-52C7-4EE6-8BA0-0731CC4F48BA.jpeg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-w6kk0K2WOonOiKrbPHAUwHzgZ3FeJzdj_hITML9t-LXgUTSt41uD8sZOGBl89bVZVzGo9wXH_Oy9urXzaoYg_AS2xji5_VMmn3TXerymEG0bWuMI1reCl-f-bjahm6YefX3hZqD6yA/s2048/DFEB7A65-0D6F-4DFE-90C4-9B71588686EF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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one of the prettiest trees ever, especially in the fall!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvEJ5JvlSWGhdz1bwMoCmYEhSW7OKciHNELTd7gU26CPteYqddwrVV7rX5UJUuyfKz2CpgZhuZxu5RZJdnZaD1cWgzW6aaFCHPqdEFIbeq27s7YYjxl3HbTB65hUNGdbCzZRlrgCjq7c/s2048/ED78702A-8947-4802-BC5C-8EAE80D2E95E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvEJ5JvlSWGhdz1bwMoCmYEhSW7OKciHNELTd7gU26CPteYqddwrVV7rX5UJUuyfKz2CpgZhuZxu5RZJdnZaD1cWgzW6aaFCHPqdEFIbeq27s7YYjxl3HbTB65hUNGdbCzZRlrgCjq7c/s320/ED78702A-8947-4802-BC5C-8EAE80D2E95E.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p>One lovely town we passed through was Walseenburg, Colorado. Besides having a charming little downtown, the area is known for the annual gathering of sandhill cranes in the nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Every corner in the downtown area is decorated with a colorful sandhill crane sculpture. I caught a few of them as we drove through town:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZU5bM4SnOoYrMADoFOIs_0NcRUu_ZX39mhcPmYfGEPQGNIa6wEYJ9Wxp3r7uvafb4TanGwfWwk-B394QgaisrUh2ke9ciZqAsXRI2vVsz-u5VQBBgxaRY5hUOU8n7r4lg1hjxLwvFDtU/s1526/71990457-602E-43F7-9E1A-FF664A526D0F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZU5bM4SnOoYrMADoFOIs_0NcRUu_ZX39mhcPmYfGEPQGNIa6wEYJ9Wxp3r7uvafb4TanGwfWwk-B394QgaisrUh2ke9ciZqAsXRI2vVsz-u5VQBBgxaRY5hUOU8n7r4lg1hjxLwvFDtU/s320/71990457-602E-43F7-9E1A-FF664A526D0F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGIyDu_gcKG5IvdWkaW8YLo6mcRCOKHtjTDOuewAyTXwuZVTWQVCnFczipj1KIzT-mU3_JiwrQD61fdhIrgh2yXDnPY9yF8dGC93JB0BWtwQ8ahSJP57jNT43Yt_N-QKjLyhexlEiI3E/s2048/52895C88-3F73-49D4-B2DC-602C80D92C00.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGgAwzFFKALbyjHd1szjqYRTlZDIJ2QFtX_jK9Tcz3pkAfpt1AEoxjnzazIa0a8Je-yBN8w8JGMCzYQL2jvR7fI4VXH1glVaCJtzdp58gPQoiJK-bDJhDqNw9A03eDuvMSWkF9kfbbeg/s320/0A79D10F-30CF-4FAE-B3D1-D68CAB3903E3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Now we’re really seeing why these are called the Rocky Mountains!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJT7TGYi8lyjf800tKonpH1dGHC9uIg9mlbMhktrw6tj3Q7qMwdwNyCBBM2QFTG7vluTgVGrwcB_NdUelSPLIqQM8xvZ4XDca3itWSVu8KvsNa2uLI9sD7W4teBbx3XFgkOpYP5c3MIbg/s2048/36C1A40A-69AC-4908-8314-4A9881B02FC4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJT7TGYi8lyjf800tKonpH1dGHC9uIg9mlbMhktrw6tj3Q7qMwdwNyCBBM2QFTG7vluTgVGrwcB_NdUelSPLIqQM8xvZ4XDca3itWSVu8KvsNa2uLI9sD7W4teBbx3XFgkOpYP5c3MIbg/s320/36C1A40A-69AC-4908-8314-4A9881B02FC4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmlO0mbWNREdShomh31zHjeDRzUY0Vp9K61i0RgPnhhZlecEXVv3iKFhLFUQKiodCUs9YzxIWjsxfPC4vTrlsj79d3MtVg3bVbUdu021UMqQfqB2DGi8rDEkthTfxBb9JtTIdlIHoFSM/s2048/E6A9D55C-78B3-44CE-BB8B-E5BADEAC0644.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmlO0mbWNREdShomh31zHjeDRzUY0Vp9K61i0RgPnhhZlecEXVv3iKFhLFUQKiodCUs9YzxIWjsxfPC4vTrlsj79d3MtVg3bVbUdu021UMqQfqB2DGi8rDEkthTfxBb9JtTIdlIHoFSM/s320/E6A9D55C-78B3-44CE-BB8B-E5BADEAC0644.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I love this scenic farm we passed. Can you imagine managing a small family farm in this rugged country?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBwD2Tqw2fTc70Jq28Le5ztFsSFx6Dsw4yDm8lRIE-2tpuc2u9aVHglyLyUvVXwpSHtm9dmqjhBARaKxwEcHE09GQPBn8csqiIDYlCKiWpaR_plWPushRYWkkKODC19azA1ogyBrqWRM/s2048/70943BC0-85B5-4076-9E89-FE26C9A61C60.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBwD2Tqw2fTc70Jq28Le5ztFsSFx6Dsw4yDm8lRIE-2tpuc2u9aVHglyLyUvVXwpSHtm9dmqjhBARaKxwEcHE09GQPBn8csqiIDYlCKiWpaR_plWPushRYWkkKODC19azA1ogyBrqWRM/s320/70943BC0-85B5-4076-9E89-FE26C9A61C60.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And as we got closer to our destination of Cortez, we saw the first foretaste of the amazing rock formations we’ll encounter in a couple of days. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHXo0CDBasJ-F76LKeavuD8R6YeQadeiM2ZQEMbAE_aKFDytsoOVE7XFxh4h4UdFOYU4gSVVZslCWPrOpgG1bUGMcxH_EzY7kKgV9dA_Jpw-FEGEYaetNiBWNaWhmrfMuxyE30vmIBWg/s2048/3D1C01D0-5088-463C-ABCD-9381E0B2D2A8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHXo0CDBasJ-F76LKeavuD8R6YeQadeiM2ZQEMbAE_aKFDytsoOVE7XFxh4h4UdFOYU4gSVVZslCWPrOpgG1bUGMcxH_EzY7kKgV9dA_Jpw-FEGEYaetNiBWNaWhmrfMuxyE30vmIBWg/s320/3D1C01D0-5088-463C-ABCD-9381E0B2D2A8.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_EmdsZWQzLdgYgTDlrXtJT-XdRcaTL-dfepxBaLKkE3aToIQDUurdrFyNPFebFN8yKjJ6ntWh8FrftMoStamIob7bzyFaz2YGLckcLbi4vjmsnLdgY3dMGL11cQpGVd0SqtREUTPB7s/s2048/12A37923-2E6A-4157-9F27-09FD69FB1BA0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_EmdsZWQzLdgYgTDlrXtJT-XdRcaTL-dfepxBaLKkE3aToIQDUurdrFyNPFebFN8yKjJ6ntWh8FrftMoStamIob7bzyFaz2YGLckcLbi4vjmsnLdgY3dMGL11cQpGVd0SqtREUTPB7s/s320/12A37923-2E6A-4157-9F27-09FD69FB1BA0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We arrived at our campsite near Cortez, Colorado in the early evening, exhausted from the long drive, but happy to have made it over the mountains pulling Lucy with our little 6 cylinder Toyota Tacoma! We discovered once we got there that although the RV park did have wi-fi as they promised, it didn’t reach out as far as our campsite, which was way on the outer edge. So I’m a little behind in posting this blog. <div><br /></div><div>Here’s Roxanne, our camp host. She was AMAZING on the phone last night, when we changed our route at the last minute. Looking at our original plans of going through some of Colorado’s most mountainous and twisting roads, we realized that we would be pushing the limits of our little truck to pull Lucy over them. So we decided to travel farther south, where the mountain passes were lower: More miles, but less drastic elevation changes. I called every RV park I could find, in and around Durango and Cortez, and not surprisingly, heard “no vacancy” time after time. Roxanne stayed in the office late and worked her magic with the reservation system. She called me back later to say she had worked out a site for us on the edge of the Ancient Cedars RV Park. We’re so grateful for people who go the extra mile to help others!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kfyNJjFz-GQnOGDD_MeOftlT58xVN7_ttOX3l2TSSI7OXOKGcC3EmEI90d881P5jfG99ByZ3taYBicE6EgWD2bS5PFE2qwaq-ny-ylNtqSb9-QW0MfQSxMn6JjH0U3Z0pFvi4T-6xn4/s2048/74C015C6-D731-406F-BC35-7A0825325FA9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kfyNJjFz-GQnOGDD_MeOftlT58xVN7_ttOX3l2TSSI7OXOKGcC3EmEI90d881P5jfG99ByZ3taYBicE6EgWD2bS5PFE2qwaq-ny-ylNtqSb9-QW0MfQSxMn6JjH0U3Z0pFvi4T-6xn4/w411-h308/74C015C6-D731-406F-BC35-7A0825325FA9.jpeg" width="411" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Day 6 was a day of exploring Mesa Verde National Park, and I’ll show you some amazing photos of that next. But for now, it’s time to turn in. These long days of driving…whew! We’ll be happy when we get to Boise/Garden Valley in a couple of days, and we can stay put for a while!<br /><div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-51719162155566679732021-06-17T21:44:00.002-07:002021-06-20T22:08:21.573-07:00Days 2 & 3: Cheney Lake, KS, to Dodge City, then to Pueblo, Colorado<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KDrkkSqTqg0w-_Yy0zHebTRKf9X-vCbMhxvWNEOeHCxBYrOvIcbcihXpm9Vxe-w_FoiuTLeSeUGYrJWNAzf_eDUFL9Fls9BWgoC0gmJtY_VN-TcQI0UzyhljvqN4ALf0pgglngA4V-k/s2048/03D63ED4-2B8C-4839-A034-D7353C5C4E13.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a></div><p> We’re clipping along westward at a pretty good pace. The object right now is to get some miles behind us so we can be in Boise Idaho this coming Tuesday. We want a few days to enjoy family and friends and prepare for Hudson’s and Misty’s wedding on Saturday. So we’ve been driving a lot, and staying in each place only one night, which is not usually our preferred way to travel. We like to take our time and explore a little more. But that will come later. </p><p>We woke yesterday morning at Cheney Lake State Park to this beautiful sunrise. Since we’d driven so long the day before, and we didn’t have as long a drive ahead of us, we took our time enjoying the morning by the lake, and didn’t leave camp till 11 a.m.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzA-2HY-SsC6P62_Mq85Wyd-RAVJ9q44vYLYppDVZuua7x0GiCAR68I2kpxa98xV1M3vIqgvn93l3aw9lMtjhPqAI-Qb9MH8VldsmxoAdLf4hI0dCqUS4iutm8cM_lc1-eraVEoC151YA/s2048/0F0A7D20-3F77-4A48-9E47-16E3F388B352.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzA-2HY-SsC6P62_Mq85Wyd-RAVJ9q44vYLYppDVZuua7x0GiCAR68I2kpxa98xV1M3vIqgvn93l3aw9lMtjhPqAI-Qb9MH8VldsmxoAdLf4hI0dCqUS4iutm8cM_lc1-eraVEoC151YA/s320/0F0A7D20-3F77-4A48-9E47-16E3F388B352.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The weather has been HOT! Daytime temperatures have ranged from 97-100 during most of our driving time. We’re so thankful for good air conditioning in the car, and in the travel trailer.</p><p>As we moved from the eastern half of Kansas to the western half, we saw a definite difference in the agriculture, due to the change in humidity (or lack thereof!). The map below shows a stark difference right down the middle of Kansas. The green part to the right is where we saw more corn fields, and once the white part started, to the west of mid-Kansas, we saw mostly grain fields, cattle feed lots, and even the occasional horse-head oil pump. It reminded us a little more of west Texas. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0ZdWPuSWz8qb6ifZy5Ox9ycQd8i6PAwMZyF2INozHRjtYCKAksnecoAPd8YtT7wgRj6kk_bJTPMlAx9SuA3_7ZA9E57r3MQrgoE9jV3XxavmlkO1GHUdnXZNM8SWzKf0sgygU8ZaSdI/s2048/6346D1A0-3C98-4D85-8A3C-66190FB56EBC.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0ZdWPuSWz8qb6ifZy5Ox9ycQd8i6PAwMZyF2INozHRjtYCKAksnecoAPd8YtT7wgRj6kk_bJTPMlAx9SuA3_7ZA9E57r3MQrgoE9jV3XxavmlkO1GHUdnXZNM8SWzKf0sgygU8ZaSdI/s320/6346D1A0-3C98-4D85-8A3C-66190FB56EBC.png" width="320" /></a></p><p>Every bit of hay is baled, even right up to the edge of the highway:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZHtSl7gC4xsM_AmoCKoknqkkjz-r0IPJ0cbRJrG_AItuF-mPl-_Myk-UCOhLJKLXRZH2yICDPV06xocBeHEd9K8pIsbO7lGvb6fWYc2yFG4rNuZ6Lq-gDJudGp-A4A8D46ILx0_I0us/s2048/1C8F739A-8418-444E-8F52-6C75E0754A13.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZHtSl7gC4xsM_AmoCKoknqkkjz-r0IPJ0cbRJrG_AItuF-mPl-_Myk-UCOhLJKLXRZH2yICDPV06xocBeHEd9K8pIsbO7lGvb6fWYc2yFG4rNuZ6Lq-gDJudGp-A4A8D46ILx0_I0us/s320/1C8F739A-8418-444E-8F52-6C75E0754A13.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KDrkkSqTqg0w-_Yy0zHebTRKf9X-vCbMhxvWNEOeHCxBYrOvIcbcihXpm9Vxe-w_FoiuTLeSeUGYrJWNAzf_eDUFL9Fls9BWgoC0gmJtY_VN-TcQI0UzyhljvqN4ALf0pgglngA4V-k/s2048/03D63ED4-2B8C-4839-A034-D7353C5C4E13.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KDrkkSqTqg0w-_Yy0zHebTRKf9X-vCbMhxvWNEOeHCxBYrOvIcbcihXpm9Vxe-w_FoiuTLeSeUGYrJWNAzf_eDUFL9Fls9BWgoC0gmJtY_VN-TcQI0UzyhljvqN4ALf0pgglngA4V-k/s320/03D63ED4-2B8C-4839-A034-D7353C5C4E13.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOIdqn6KJD_qioX6WXQA1PqXopgxHZF7Fv6qQTyDpvjXpGG4maFx0dFSGeYv0bZNGHx88AdrZJAJEVT96gajkfrUymccmsAwlmoY2J_vFmCQOZqw5V-xV1oHYfMSemxOEdEIUgFexswM/s320/421C88DA-27BF-4ECC-B674-9700ED7286AE.jpeg" style="text-align: center;" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDhTdNCpZT6TW1mimkx8u8uegGdjVkhJpmr0iIgO2ig7oucBxjg1VeBK81n8gHzg5hC_K0u_bJ-ffePO8YYhshIU8iDP0GaX-UZVOvydFfLTH5hpNd_THaeY80wF1-NdC-AGKLKdRYbIs/s2048/E4827E88-D887-4E76-865F-754A88B32918.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDhTdNCpZT6TW1mimkx8u8uegGdjVkhJpmr0iIgO2ig7oucBxjg1VeBK81n8gHzg5hC_K0u_bJ-ffePO8YYhshIU8iDP0GaX-UZVOvydFfLTH5hpNd_THaeY80wF1-NdC-AGKLKdRYbIs/s320/E4827E88-D887-4E76-865F-754A88B32918.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Gas stations out here are few and far between, so when we arrived at Dodge City, Kansas, we slid in on fumes and a prayer. We were so thankful that we didn’t run out of gas in 101 degree heat! Our campground was right in town, which is unusual for us; we generally like to be “out” when we camp. But it was very convenient for exploring the town. </div><div><br /></div><div>Dodge City was the end point for many of the huge cattle drives in the 1800’s. Millions of Longhorns were driven to or through the area. As we drove around town, we were surprised to see that the majority of </div><div>the population is Hispanic (almost 70%, we later found out). After we thought about it, this made sense. The Mexican cow hands, with their stamina, strength, and endurance were crucial to the success of the strenuous, exhausting cattle drives. And since Dodge City, with the railroad, was the end point, many of the vaqueros settled here. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHLsI5fcus6t62jjEYtWlwBOS5lNgMzQqxyMiIgQDFf8AHDaRsry1uxl1kUCUFU4xg2KpOP5l3zrw9o4ilElx6GvxFa3co8Q6FPgqGdkKSDDA0uMH0lceap4Z1mDfCQuwTXPNqA0yosA/s2048/72E56C5A-1D27-43AD-AB4A-3AB998604EF9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHLsI5fcus6t62jjEYtWlwBOS5lNgMzQqxyMiIgQDFf8AHDaRsry1uxl1kUCUFU4xg2KpOP5l3zrw9o4ilElx6GvxFa3co8Q6FPgqGdkKSDDA0uMH0lceap4Z1mDfCQuwTXPNqA0yosA/s320/72E56C5A-1D27-43AD-AB4A-3AB998604EF9.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4xQdAhYxLBJQL7X_I-6zpIeTnBsy2vvJbFzlFEXLJxNQxL9UpxOQGQJsSKtjMHjGkuXkfCJYR-JvEmtwrF3blthtGzSQOXC311CHfjwGiaEOXEThhPgTc2EaprjjaGefKWrjh-d3mqE/s2048/B1F7BAC3-DDF2-4B51-928A-1405866AA485.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4xQdAhYxLBJQL7X_I-6zpIeTnBsy2vvJbFzlFEXLJxNQxL9UpxOQGQJsSKtjMHjGkuXkfCJYR-JvEmtwrF3blthtGzSQOXC311CHfjwGiaEOXEThhPgTc2EaprjjaGefKWrjh-d3mqE/s320/B1F7BAC3-DDF2-4B51-928A-1405866AA485.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>After setting up camp, we went in search of a mid-afternoon lunch. There are about 20 Mexican restaurants in the small city, and we were ready for some authentic Mexican food. However, we couldn’t find a single restaurant open in the afternoon. I realized that the proprietors were probably all observing the traditional afternoon siesta. We had to settle for Applebees….not very historic, but tasty nonetheless, for 2 hungry travelers! Then we explored around town before retiring to our campground in the middle of town.</div><div><br /></div><div>Day 3: Dodge City, Kansas to Pueblo, Colorado. Thursday, June 17</div><div><br /></div><div>As we enjoyed our tea outside Lucy this morning, we experienced an unusual event: the train ran right alongside the campground. What an interesting juxtaposition!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuppw82j0H5aoX3EMez23hu7IQLDZd_kk-ivJtXZMTReD0En_L7QquVB05n6es-QGLuPLZDH2Oc1A-2V-UuTIUjjcAvI7NVVyAN76amjMPW5az4pfaFkdnYAcrsumiwzY3TjUZ1m8nBPM/s2048/2F1E332C-6A59-4A2F-850A-8EC3BCAD6000.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuppw82j0H5aoX3EMez23hu7IQLDZd_kk-ivJtXZMTReD0En_L7QquVB05n6es-QGLuPLZDH2Oc1A-2V-UuTIUjjcAvI7NVVyAN76amjMPW5az4pfaFkdnYAcrsumiwzY3TjUZ1m8nBPM/s320/2F1E332C-6A59-4A2F-850A-8EC3BCAD6000.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We knew today would be a long drive, and that we would climb in elevation (making the travel a little slower), so we set out a little earlier. (We’re not known for our early-bird tendencies, so for us 8:30 a.m. was an early start!). Our steady push westward took us through lots of little western towns, and quite a few abandoned cabins on the side of the road. The Post Office in the town of Hasty was especially picturesque:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02M0KsJp2b2D9H7Sc2jvOozTRq4g_ytH0QqfQuYajoHqvYhfaSqnzc2uk4QMDvre8yGcs9PHyL-BAvD3XBydosDAHTIO6K3qogi8RNn7KSRcR8s1UqbueS6K4n-_XUpD58SbOBRk7TiI/s1547/EF38DD47-C91C-4668-9685-57C186247AA7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02M0KsJp2b2D9H7Sc2jvOozTRq4g_ytH0QqfQuYajoHqvYhfaSqnzc2uk4QMDvre8yGcs9PHyL-BAvD3XBydosDAHTIO6K3qogi8RNn7KSRcR8s1UqbueS6K4n-_XUpD58SbOBRk7TiI/s320/EF38DD47-C91C-4668-9685-57C186247AA7.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After we settled into camp this afternoon, we saw a huge storm on the horizon. We pulled everything inside as the wind picked up. But as threatening as it looked, the storm slid on by us. The breeze that it brought was a welcome relief from the heat, though!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrj0EpgdmTsh2h-IlMMAnCtM838A60suRyZXLCqyq8zoLaDusYTu-CmmL0V2duCXHLHwo3wDRZ2kD1YHJqCN7CNwY_dyNTW1E2BSgcuFh7yqYCs0NAH-hBwjSekpfRyzz8ajs6mSecEk/s2048/3FD3E075-3594-48E6-BA2F-F7AD3D7BA13F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrj0EpgdmTsh2h-IlMMAnCtM838A60suRyZXLCqyq8zoLaDusYTu-CmmL0V2duCXHLHwo3wDRZ2kD1YHJqCN7CNwY_dyNTW1E2BSgcuFh7yqYCs0NAH-hBwjSekpfRyzz8ajs6mSecEk/s320/3FD3E075-3594-48E6-BA2F-F7AD3D7BA13F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDV0avs0laymasw5ZmltH-BSrxn3KM8ZP0G9zV8Xzf92NnpqiQr-prQyhCdqWnC7G8c7QZVB72UCKwHZMqBThMUJlEAjKWAmgIE1kJlYe0n_cWEzps7EQc0v-AxfqRI8CV-CHLF4xuow/s2048/85C05AFA-BB2A-461B-A80D-FC3D5C00398A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDV0avs0laymasw5ZmltH-BSrxn3KM8ZP0G9zV8Xzf92NnpqiQr-prQyhCdqWnC7G8c7QZVB72UCKwHZMqBThMUJlEAjKWAmgIE1kJlYe0n_cWEzps7EQc0v-AxfqRI8CV-CHLF4xuow/s320/85C05AFA-BB2A-461B-A80D-FC3D5C00398A.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This shot from the Google Earth app shows our route over the last couple of days. The east-west green line toward the bottom of the map (below the Interstate) follows the Arkansas River. That’s essentially where we’ve been traveling.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKox8KKjnDjC-QZIQSbrHOP8tc6tbDS4CK8R3nPEwGOM7d5TNLipFpYdFmVOlxKpHgF_-3FmCpmSvxqv7RLNmJYb3QrQNDE1d4J7bQPhQs427_e6tnoZCPAv-Jw9eQaX5pkkms8e923bg/s2048/9FDBD0EA-3AEC-4988-868F-0F745CD1F888.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKox8KKjnDjC-QZIQSbrHOP8tc6tbDS4CK8R3nPEwGOM7d5TNLipFpYdFmVOlxKpHgF_-3FmCpmSvxqv7RLNmJYb3QrQNDE1d4J7bQPhQs427_e6tnoZCPAv-Jw9eQaX5pkkms8e923bg/s320/9FDBD0EA-3AEC-4988-868F-0F745CD1F888.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>And now that we’re in Pueblo, we’ll be heading toward the Rocky Mountains tomorrow. We can see them looming ahead. Tomorrow we plan to skirt south of the most mountainous areas, and end up near Mesa Verde National Monument. We’re going to spend 2 nights at the same campground, so we can have a little more time to explore the area. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for joining us on our journey. Hope to send the next blog post from near Cortez, Colorado. Westward Ho!<br /><div><br /></div></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-19938057564606977462021-06-16T19:50:00.003-07:002021-06-16T19:50:42.024-07:00Day 1 of Second big “On the Loose” trip: Southwest Missouri to Idaho, Montana & Back<p> Woo-hoo! We’re On the Loose again, in “Lucy,” our trusty 23’ KZ Vision travel trailer! After several days of planning, sorting, packing, and preparing for a 3000+ mile trip, we pushed off yesterday at the crack of noon. We left our beautiful flower garden in almost-full bloom…hope some of the flowers are still there when we return!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2_nQAmdn2PUL60DCMSAaP_cgw6xj9uSNVKh49k15K_GzZVIZC2uXt3Bv9ah3JaEA9i3602v5OVEuKbSK3NpBfSuDYEmfLYMLztwAZMeil55k87CMeK4_cFMdXgwx7zxK-SR9y0RMbjw/s2048/790EFF0A-ECCA-417B-971E-4872AE02168A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2_nQAmdn2PUL60DCMSAaP_cgw6xj9uSNVKh49k15K_GzZVIZC2uXt3Bv9ah3JaEA9i3602v5OVEuKbSK3NpBfSuDYEmfLYMLztwAZMeil55k87CMeK4_cFMdXgwx7zxK-SR9y0RMbjw/s320/790EFF0A-ECCA-417B-971E-4872AE02168A.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TZOVIdJaJScsKHKl1DAjbVU0IvJuSiefvgTd8mKPzDCc-DB9QqCjCmEedxAiElePR0QAr9_nDTiy1y-pxVp5otBv9KbNi_M0rvvq7dyKDXWjf3-DEN1z0mhppj6y4C0qxktNj-lY4SI/s2048/935FD7EE-3DEF-493E-8CA4-93C922849812.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TZOVIdJaJScsKHKl1DAjbVU0IvJuSiefvgTd8mKPzDCc-DB9QqCjCmEedxAiElePR0QAr9_nDTiy1y-pxVp5otBv9KbNi_M0rvvq7dyKDXWjf3-DEN1z0mhppj6y4C0qxktNj-lY4SI/s320/935FD7EE-3DEF-493E-8CA4-93C922849812.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOTVM6K0n4jizVYZ2GUNAB0fLlwqHNbHue6QylSC8gB7MTrg6mEXDgO_lCJgtvrFHGlU-YUPuGGAFP9ryU6h0gkaoUOKGMcPPkKqCsh2CqPYrl6jJa32WvLU0-ibnkxOI1DOZFr5lcw8/s2048/C15B8A10-A4C0-48AA-AE62-6D8F3B3F7F95.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOTVM6K0n4jizVYZ2GUNAB0fLlwqHNbHue6QylSC8gB7MTrg6mEXDgO_lCJgtvrFHGlU-YUPuGGAFP9ryU6h0gkaoUOKGMcPPkKqCsh2CqPYrl6jJa32WvLU0-ibnkxOI1DOZFr5lcw8/s320/C15B8A10-A4C0-48AA-AE62-6D8F3B3F7F95.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS6_kWSHxQomqx-zlBFWp_SZwG-3DL_bs2Ha7hzLdQHpDvMO0kEjBzDvx9cybqLeCr46kGzdGs6fbffe_EnrrKZr-KiPI8YCIXZ9sFZ0MMOIoW1bue3Xn9Qz9sGXqcbg59p9Gn5cPR3OQ/s2048/D1ADF222-20DC-4A40-9C13-3F888B7D6E58.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS6_kWSHxQomqx-zlBFWp_SZwG-3DL_bs2Ha7hzLdQHpDvMO0kEjBzDvx9cybqLeCr46kGzdGs6fbffe_EnrrKZr-KiPI8YCIXZ9sFZ0MMOIoW1bue3Xn9Qz9sGXqcbg59p9Gn5cPR3OQ/s320/D1ADF222-20DC-4A40-9C13-3F888B7D6E58.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAbynWW9Abt_7KvV6LXctUu01bMjmh4sC7B8AQdmtOqzrP7h9A-MlDHxp6Xrlblxroa2Bre9Ki_fursqpY6r9ELhKdoANknaAm2_-E2dHFFBUMrvsUi_3I6zvkpqNLKd0CrXfPV1zzTU/s2048/FFB09F8F-B7A6-4702-BF72-D89E1C11A200.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAbynWW9Abt_7KvV6LXctUu01bMjmh4sC7B8AQdmtOqzrP7h9A-MlDHxp6Xrlblxroa2Bre9Ki_fursqpY6r9ELhKdoANknaAm2_-E2dHFFBUMrvsUi_3I6zvkpqNLKd0CrXfPV1zzTU/s320/FFB09F8F-B7A6-4702-BF72-D89E1C11A200.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>We’re heading west through Kansas, Colorado, Utah & Nevada to our old stomping grounds in Idaho (Boise and Garden Valley) for our son Hudson’s wedding. Then north into Montana to visit friends from the 1970’s to 1990’s when we lived there. Then back home via a different route. We plan to avoid the Interstate highways as much as possible and discover new places and meet new friends. It’s such fun to be wandering again!</p><p>Curt has always loved maps, so we don’t use a GPS in our travels We purchased a new spiral-bound atlas for this trip. He plans our route each day, and this is his low-tech alternative to the GPS: a hand-written memo with basic directions, placed in the speedometer well. It works great, and we occasionally get to find some real unexpected surprises in our travels!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4PE88SjJNZyjBnPFxS0N8r5yQsX1SvS-U8NaytmeOAYZGa-0h-VmZMFJlKxEi8Ui92_xG1ZQkKpCwUvcE4F3inFa4xROJLUAddnq3kztu6weHUdsjT-Z81jrnPuQdZ1fwIdt6-JLuSM0/s2048/1D0BF6E4-2991-4CFD-8A8F-2A1068D591FC.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4PE88SjJNZyjBnPFxS0N8r5yQsX1SvS-U8NaytmeOAYZGa-0h-VmZMFJlKxEi8Ui92_xG1ZQkKpCwUvcE4F3inFa4xROJLUAddnq3kztu6weHUdsjT-Z81jrnPuQdZ1fwIdt6-JLuSM0/s320/1D0BF6E4-2991-4CFD-8A8F-2A1068D591FC.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>As we entered Eastern Kansas, we immediately saw a difference in the farming from southwest Missouri. There weren’t nearly as many cattle ranch operations, and we saw LOTS more cornfields. Apparently the soil in Kansas is perfect for corn. If it’s supposed to be “knee high by the Fourth of July,” they’re ahead of schedule; most of the fields we saw appeared to be at least shoulder high. Lots of wheat fields, too, as we headed farther west, with the accompanying grain elevators on many of the farms.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwAc9CkKeshlyJCF52DkuiRDEkLgCD0qWh_5x7NbrVNjkgtCrF0b9pm-sQ8UN7Yo_8aL1cDNjVb6Hu3SPocs32NE0fU1kz9KjKkRUbNJeOT0lTA0_ujZTalb8-zqNlUwu6hlOVwh4nAc/s2048/01670C86-781D-4B60-972B-1DE2A9E626ED.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwAc9CkKeshlyJCF52DkuiRDEkLgCD0qWh_5x7NbrVNjkgtCrF0b9pm-sQ8UN7Yo_8aL1cDNjVb6Hu3SPocs32NE0fU1kz9KjKkRUbNJeOT0lTA0_ujZTalb8-zqNlUwu6hlOVwh4nAc/s320/01670C86-781D-4B60-972B-1DE2A9E626ED.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCY4E2nJnMOL6LYfcv1Oxb7LFFIFsNAD0hH7lceOFd8ACLFxwviDk-BF8KpITV15qu0eNthVAO7o_JmYtBlTkkXkeXHytb_oDVOd1aaaRaRf4hT7GhnpXCH7KTt_hzANpOs09nkLFVPo/s2048/39E7598F-4557-407E-ACF9-258EC3518A34.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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There was enough daylight left to enjoy our lakeside campsite and walk down to the little pebbled beach. I LOVED our weathered picnic table, ravaged by the elements. Looks like you could use one of the planks as an emergency water ski!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxC6BSDXHnBYLLIShOc5gMe6eK6VrXfLAbpU2AjvPZ4-ObR2uuALDFNBDT9Fmd0B4W28vx_SLkEsE35pZLi-cJ8z6kkwFouWXsmJXWh_WDvuvDFpAHIPykJhyFyhU42CKKVX8wa9B7Jo/s2048/D7B3F69E-2E38-439D-9385-B42C07FAB986.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxC6BSDXHnBYLLIShOc5gMe6eK6VrXfLAbpU2AjvPZ4-ObR2uuALDFNBDT9Fmd0B4W28vx_SLkEsE35pZLi-cJ8z6kkwFouWXsmJXWh_WDvuvDFpAHIPykJhyFyhU42CKKVX8wa9B7Jo/s320/D7B3F69E-2E38-439D-9385-B42C07FAB986.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscB6NXOjIAAa6O7OP2k_a7gWQFG7WOHBM5lby1C_gBxsF1lxliYunIjBVJUIZE0eT99B5yMrpv7Lxv-N72s0ymmjH6IvcD7kz5A_sPSjTUXN-U5WI1Xon9F0AKRyA6FaKsZ_LTsALH54/s2048/0D5E10EC-3ED3-47EA-9A94-2F73BE750E12.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscB6NXOjIAAa6O7OP2k_a7gWQFG7WOHBM5lby1C_gBxsF1lxliYunIjBVJUIZE0eT99B5yMrpv7Lxv-N72s0ymmjH6IvcD7kz5A_sPSjTUXN-U5WI1Xon9F0AKRyA6FaKsZ_LTsALH54/s320/0D5E10EC-3ED3-47EA-9A94-2F73BE750E12.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroggiYs9XrRG6j1tMlNTM1NQ_Lr8jfSPN4g0ObdY4k-nDMnfQy5wV0ZTcKGsdgMghtSOF4kEdcb6nz8p1exi9RDXTJbwoc8f63qjcvOyby5ZkWoFMO60bo96mafmiEvoiC4BC2DMJxL4/s2048/2FF8A615-677F-41F2-8934-BCA70C42F055.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroggiYs9XrRG6j1tMlNTM1NQ_Lr8jfSPN4g0ObdY4k-nDMnfQy5wV0ZTcKGsdgMghtSOF4kEdcb6nz8p1exi9RDXTJbwoc8f63qjcvOyby5ZkWoFMO60bo96mafmiEvoiC4BC2DMJxL4/s320/2FF8A615-677F-41F2-8934-BCA70C42F055.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDTRasN8QGsO1M4DPk-WjSjxHsV2tgERuG1cQcCAyA-DZiugSKPmwChuPOvET5uNZD1PND2M6Wy2TreSvFi5l723xMaF-pEqYO_8-Z6NiwJSNn-SLOarNda3334oEWY6Fsw9eer6_6B8/s2048/EB5C4C1A-7656-4A18-973D-AB9FD6294297.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDTRasN8QGsO1M4DPk-WjSjxHsV2tgERuG1cQcCAyA-DZiugSKPmwChuPOvET5uNZD1PND2M6Wy2TreSvFi5l723xMaF-pEqYO_8-Z6NiwJSNn-SLOarNda3334oEWY6Fsw9eer6_6B8/s320/EB5C4C1A-7656-4A18-973D-AB9FD6294297.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It was a LONG first day (especially since I had been up packing till 3 am the previous night!)…so we turned in early and slept like babies all night! It’s so great to be on the road again. The last time we took an extended trip was in 2014, from Texas up to Maine, into Canada’s Maritime Provinces, and back down to Texas through New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and back down to the Texas coast. We started with our pop-up tent camper, traveling the first 7000 miles in that, and then in Maine we traded it in for Lucy and traveled the last 3000 miles in comparative luxury! That’s the trip that got me started writing this blog. If you’re interested in reading about it, click on the 2014 year in the right hand sidebar, and keep scrolling down to May, 2014. </p><p>Day 2 will involved more of Kansas. It’s a wide state!!! As we pass all the farms, I’m so grateful for the farmers and their families who work so hard to provide the abundant food we enjoy. Some of our best friends are farmers, and we know that it’s a risky business, financially and health-wise, as well as an enormous amount of unbelievably hard work. Thank you, farmers and ranchers!</p></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-70585833951545681212019-01-09T07:56:00.003-08:002019-01-09T08:04:01.187-08:00Getting Ready to go On The Loose again!This is a test message to see if I can actually get back into my blog. For the past several years, I haven’t been able to get back into it. I assumed it was because Blogger hadn’t kept up with the iOS platform (that’s what I heard from others), but today I was poking around on our old blog and suddenly found myself on my dashboard. Not sure how I got there, since I haven’t been able to for the last 2 1/2 years... but if I did it once, hopefully I can do it again. So here goes a try!<br />
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Curt and I are getting ready to move...AGAIN! We’re headed to southwest Missouri this time, near Springfield. Moving out date is 2 weeks from tomorrow, January 24. Here are a few pics of the process; those of you who have moved will find this painfully familiar!<br />
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But all the sorting, packing and shuffling hasn’t kept us from enjoying our cup of tea every morning while watching the local birds through our sunroom windows.</div>
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<br />On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-31926167655276143122016-04-29T23:21:00.001-07:002016-04-29T23:21:04.444-07:00Moving DayWhew! That was WORK!!!!<div>We arrived in Kerrville at 11 p.m. It's now almost 1 a.m. and I'm too keyed up to sleep, so I thought I'd write a blog post. </div><div><br></div><div>Even though it was a lot of work, we also had a lot of fun while we were doing it, and our prayers were answered for the safety of everyone involved. We started at 6 a.m. and finally drove out of the driveway at 6 p.m. During those 12 hours I was too busy to take many photos, but I have a few for you.</div><div><br></div><div>Here's how I started my day: </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8VHoflstGaKBc-atYsvKJMGI52gYwQhR7VLEcsTVvm62zKm0WXdzn0Za-FmhH5SEsev-w2kiZBzWWwiMpzEBPfHpG2twXuDj3ViBQ03oiqmTP-IigLAUUkkQq3CnsafmjJijS65MORo/s640/blogger-image--912391540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8VHoflstGaKBc-atYsvKJMGI52gYwQhR7VLEcsTVvm62zKm0WXdzn0Za-FmhH5SEsev-w2kiZBzWWwiMpzEBPfHpG2twXuDj3ViBQ03oiqmTP-IigLAUUkkQq3CnsafmjJijS65MORo/s640/blogger-image--912391540.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCM7kMhq4lSyFrNZ0XmWlts8ftAISwoGUr508gxIEBptBEr-FAMtftP9bb8CG7rEWW33X2I-FitpIjYdKg1HSCgiXY3gKYx3Q0OvI1RTQfC64veTMgusxMcvoS6JCSxPr58Njawaqg3Fo/s640/blogger-image-1792871789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCM7kMhq4lSyFrNZ0XmWlts8ftAISwoGUr508gxIEBptBEr-FAMtftP9bb8CG7rEWW33X2I-FitpIjYdKg1HSCgiXY3gKYx3Q0OvI1RTQfC64veTMgusxMcvoS6JCSxPr58Njawaqg3Fo/s640/blogger-image-1792871789.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Too bad my Fitbit isn't the model that records flights of steps...I might have set a record today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our friend Carlos arrived at 10 a.m. with his helper Donald, after driving 5 hours from Kerrville. Later 2 more helpers came from Corpus Christi to pitch in. At least this time gravity was working in their favor. It's a lot easier taking things down all those stairs than it was when they brought it all in last year!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGBsV3RZJ3_jU0e4Y8aMbqBaTXuMs1Z7pGk8YDC5akeZMeCJlGcgAKtb31XVUCB3lAtbpjIq6IPIHri9nhS5-3LabPMMEcjnG6I8OkYL9HJhr3hyphenhyphenyZ7EXQSMl5FeolTWI8uUQ1daPJ88/s640/blogger-image--61434398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGBsV3RZJ3_jU0e4Y8aMbqBaTXuMs1Z7pGk8YDC5akeZMeCJlGcgAKtb31XVUCB3lAtbpjIq6IPIHri9nhS5-3LabPMMEcjnG6I8OkYL9HJhr3hyphenhyphenyZ7EXQSMl5FeolTWI8uUQ1daPJ88/s640/blogger-image--61434398.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMz4AvWdT6vqAcxYEmWBfl25_qQBfztOu9cPiFNK1HhvPflKBgK1BUjWBb07ntYbJ2HZw4I2gxhDdLC5eVedPr2FYaAYpQJC4yt9YqtUrGOxf3HO3fH0vGncjlQmYCgLy1KHy5Wwx_cmo/s640/blogger-image--277708582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMz4AvWdT6vqAcxYEmWBfl25_qQBfztOu9cPiFNK1HhvPflKBgK1BUjWBb07ntYbJ2HZw4I2gxhDdLC5eVedPr2FYaAYpQJC4yt9YqtUrGOxf3HO3fH0vGncjlQmYCgLy1KHy5Wwx_cmo/s640/blogger-image--277708582.jpg"></a></div><br></div> Careful with that Clavinova!!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPphPIbrk0jqKw9kyxJw7GjJix1gTVpSjFMKuO57dn2SJbYdLQD5oMYoQmVSEs1JTMUaomuZJJSgC2RPLdM-c7b5H4LWErfFGxp0jgGy_cn1HGVUdzO228iE9JsaGfa1-O758EshkxqXs/s640/blogger-image--1963530480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPphPIbrk0jqKw9kyxJw7GjJix1gTVpSjFMKuO57dn2SJbYdLQD5oMYoQmVSEs1JTMUaomuZJJSgC2RPLdM-c7b5H4LWErfFGxp0jgGy_cn1HGVUdzO228iE9JsaGfa1-O758EshkxqXs/s640/blogger-image--1963530480.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I thought I worked hard! These guys REALLY labored! Fortunately it wasn't too hot (low 80's) but the humidity was near 100%. We were all drenched all day!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Here's the metamorphosis of our guest room/art studio/ music room over the past year:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">When we rented the place it looked like this:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTO1btl4_kKiRu-n8pVF2iiECDyM8z9fsKYsobPf5dFT1RsAwlTMDdCn_WdBIHr6Myp52R9nrWjdL9nzq496j-vERlLeDeJ74asvuVT43PPi-TSQhIMTVniAONxVNKRWaP3-BSsjGQk_A/s640/blogger-image-1644624567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTO1btl4_kKiRu-n8pVF2iiECDyM8z9fsKYsobPf5dFT1RsAwlTMDdCn_WdBIHr6Myp52R9nrWjdL9nzq496j-vERlLeDeJ74asvuVT43PPi-TSQhIMTVniAONxVNKRWaP3-BSsjGQk_A/s640/blogger-image-1644624567.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After we moved in and set up, it changed to this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wE5NKgIR2vdNJhDN29Nczxa-VsrtVAzM5k0BNAwjQQjpLzMP_bkduYyGHOW_xDlovA56BxwHkeLGnNZys_IoauUrPtD2dwOjqIw1uFSNAnuuF2N0P7V6PmTp_-eCw4HKLHfE6aswzws/s640/blogger-image--1727265851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wE5NKgIR2vdNJhDN29Nczxa-VsrtVAzM5k0BNAwjQQjpLzMP_bkduYyGHOW_xDlovA56BxwHkeLGnNZys_IoauUrPtD2dwOjqIw1uFSNAnuuF2N0P7V6PmTp_-eCw4HKLHfE6aswzws/s640/blogger-image--1727265851.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiviGYTYpL8b0XPvjbXD4SHwEwzBI3NaCLsP8HdpMI7eUGcDbBsRFz4yW7dlIlHfhuP0VpAPorp6JbV0Bm-8RqH1nDMFlPSgxq-tKPH5WZTOeINOHbxot3lOXbzfByr2LvLa3X-fo_fbQM/s640/blogger-image--1785333446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiviGYTYpL8b0XPvjbXD4SHwEwzBI3NaCLsP8HdpMI7eUGcDbBsRFz4yW7dlIlHfhuP0VpAPorp6JbV0Bm-8RqH1nDMFlPSgxq-tKPH5WZTOeINOHbxot3lOXbzfByr2LvLa3X-fo_fbQM/s640/blogger-image--1785333446.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Just this morning it looked like this:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicF_Tms79AApENbqb-VQ93Uiq5HYEWPRPxyhUilROLCARnbyzbijVmc7UO_DPmPXTs7JQtza4HMosaBPHBwD1pR9LsGnwSwgp4lXVZdrSfTg2DgpsxgYPLVVUG9NBgpcp1BlLHcC2wDoM/s640/blogger-image--613914994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicF_Tms79AApENbqb-VQ93Uiq5HYEWPRPxyhUilROLCARnbyzbijVmc7UO_DPmPXTs7JQtza4HMosaBPHBwD1pR9LsGnwSwgp4lXVZdrSfTg2DgpsxgYPLVVUG9NBgpcp1BlLHcC2wDoM/s640/blogger-image--613914994.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And tonight it looks like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1u5QFqtX9ybvpfHHWXOeyFKNHnv2sCk-GVtNkJTg5yAxX5W3jpaZmj9d0aRFMTD-k6LqE_3aWzjmXvTmCreeu4bRSU1iw0631HBig3Kai0pl8UNRXG5YU9OlCEDAwls3XlFdrvFzozI/s640/blogger-image-566004480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1u5QFqtX9ybvpfHHWXOeyFKNHnv2sCk-GVtNkJTg5yAxX5W3jpaZmj9d0aRFMTD-k6LqE_3aWzjmXvTmCreeu4bRSU1iw0631HBig3Kai0pl8UNRXG5YU9OlCEDAwls3XlFdrvFzozI/s640/blogger-image-566004480.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tomorrow it'll be completely different, because our new friends Ernie and Dixie will be moving in. Hope they enjoy the place as much as we did! I can't wait to return to Rockport and stop by to see how the house looks with all their things in it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The worst part of the move is over, but there's still plenty to do. We haven't unloaded the moving van yet! Carlos has things to do tomorrow (I guess it's really today, since it's after 1 a.m.!), so we have to wait till Sunday to unload and move everything into the house. Actually, that's just fine with us. That'll give us a lighter day between the two hard-working ones. We can just unload my car and Curt's truck tomorrow, and then rest a bit, since Sunday won't be much of a day of rest this week. There's always next week for that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ok, I think I'm sleepy enough now. Goodnight from Kerrville.</div><br></span></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-62225245404820898962016-04-26T21:15:00.001-07:002016-04-30T18:22:54.372-07:00Saying Good-ByeIWe've been doing the bittersweet ritual of "last time" events before the move. Last Wednesday I went to my last choir rehearsal. It was a great time, because we also celebrated the 90th birthday of Myrtle, one of our choir members.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXM0AozInLkvGyWBghMudt6KXgBnjVfzLhgmpk9I1H6YaMCNXcPOxLBYjWigg2U6Bt9mOoTr9OhKX2k1_zedAuSRd8TNtsbvKCCd1f-jjDQlCySbZyALndsfrF3ORNU4MsCtrcsB241o/s640/blogger-image--998121381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXM0AozInLkvGyWBghMudt6KXgBnjVfzLhgmpk9I1H6YaMCNXcPOxLBYjWigg2U6Bt9mOoTr9OhKX2k1_zedAuSRd8TNtsbvKCCd1f-jjDQlCySbZyALndsfrF3ORNU4MsCtrcsB241o/s640/blogger-image--998121381.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here's Ouida Richardson, our terrific choir leader. I've enjoyed her leadership and instruction so much over the past year and a half!</div><div><br></div><div>And Linda Hamilton, our fabulous accompanist, who has also recently joined my group of Stampin'Up demonstrators:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08TboYFikfrg5jkdB9fB3CPMa8LPKas72uwR23-9e_CAdQDov6Nm142IEN5uGHIXU33SFTIWebuSrTAM-uCp5CS8f77dihyphenhyphen4Rw8pDGoGAgUHOiUkjUEeGB9zNnf0pmmS9qIDf_lk50_4/s640/blogger-image--1429232570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08TboYFikfrg5jkdB9fB3CPMa8LPKas72uwR23-9e_CAdQDov6Nm142IEN5uGHIXU33SFTIWebuSrTAM-uCp5CS8f77dihyphenhyphen4Rw8pDGoGAgUHOiUkjUEeGB9zNnf0pmmS9qIDf_lk50_4/s640/blogger-image--1429232570.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And, of course, my fellow choir members, working hard on a song for Sunday's service:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNULESdStk2oTBvPkykYc_sJml4hSU8pVEzySQ1bRYfRwkYvuPz-FAyo6rSn9SOM2IjbFRkZT_TwzWcfZ1VEcYkmEbgAPWqKP51Jv1viqSiByRTv4MIj60jSuSKNwrBvwbxir1FVZuM4/s640/blogger-image-256388230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNULESdStk2oTBvPkykYc_sJml4hSU8pVEzySQ1bRYfRwkYvuPz-FAyo6rSn9SOM2IjbFRkZT_TwzWcfZ1VEcYkmEbgAPWqKP51Jv1viqSiByRTv4MIj60jSuSKNwrBvwbxir1FVZuM4/s640/blogger-image-256388230.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">That's Myrtle, on the far right in the front row. You'd never guess she's 90!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFJbul1dXrMHx9Gy_ggADNkUxzTRjah-t-agrdvjJVQ3qact-d34bjbmbhP3UJ6bB_wdiU9G0XZHyNzOgF_SRDeuvYnbUcsNEuXipsnR5cBx1GxEEbHtJCas1-q2bS11vHBkyOREJrGo/s640/blogger-image-317549270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFJbul1dXrMHx9Gy_ggADNkUxzTRjah-t-agrdvjJVQ3qact-d34bjbmbhP3UJ6bB_wdiU9G0XZHyNzOgF_SRDeuvYnbUcsNEuXipsnR5cBx1GxEEbHtJCas1-q2bS11vHBkyOREJrGo/s640/blogger-image-317549270.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After packing all day Thursday, our dear friends John and Ginger Gay took us out to enjoy some delicious Texas barbecue and Bluebell ice cream. What a treat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlH0dr0hiPTCsgpykozW88hXKWdHBvh8N4X2oZM9srvc3vrPlvI-jkS1r3Uc3GHVXT2-U7PWOIH4L1majoPUhU_-QUCeS-8r69S3wFl0rR6uwU6JUURF9XH90g4mg3PDM8EjX8y1CiVk/s640/blogger-image-532040605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlH0dr0hiPTCsgpykozW88hXKWdHBvh8N4X2oZM9srvc3vrPlvI-jkS1r3Uc3GHVXT2-U7PWOIH4L1majoPUhU_-QUCeS-8r69S3wFl0rR6uwU6JUURF9XH90g4mg3PDM8EjX8y1CiVk/s640/blogger-image-532040605.jpg"></a></div><br></div>After more packing and loading the car on Friday, we were invited to a festive shrimp boil farewell party, hosted by more dear friends, Rob and Jeannie Coe. What a delightful--and delicious--evening!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpd70AaUu2gXamtyc8NK0tzUaJFsKIBSHmGsNlPUVj-2HwmNNvXyhoTgQBJZoiwDHOUnEGTvdzFhI_UJJdZalqy3i9MpZtQ1CXOs7PjAZuJuUUdTu9zKwo_CceOoeR3VRLwZTJKz9hjs/s640/blogger-image--380807076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpd70AaUu2gXamtyc8NK0tzUaJFsKIBSHmGsNlPUVj-2HwmNNvXyhoTgQBJZoiwDHOUnEGTvdzFhI_UJJdZalqy3i9MpZtQ1CXOs7PjAZuJuUUdTu9zKwo_CceOoeR3VRLwZTJKz9hjs/s640/blogger-image--380807076.jpg"></a></div>Check out all those veggies boiled up with the shrimp....and then even more shrimp!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvt085s1zAOpc2apphbKYLjaPA_J4fLYlexMn_DogdeG8Os1OTPrGNxKL5COEcFUF9EzMx5w9oj0N9YE3seW8EajlEoi-cHjWZY6LJmRYATVUbSi6U8Qov2cDWvxuxjhCBGtpxTGv9b0/s640/blogger-image-1995730857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvt085s1zAOpc2apphbKYLjaPA_J4fLYlexMn_DogdeG8Os1OTPrGNxKL5COEcFUF9EzMx5w9oj0N9YE3seW8EajlEoi-cHjWZY6LJmRYATVUbSi6U8Qov2cDWvxuxjhCBGtpxTGv9b0/s640/blogger-image-1995730857.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But it was no problem for this crowd to devour! It's all poured out on long tables covered with a double layer of butcher paper. And then everyone just dives in. No utensils or plates needed for this meal...it's a fingers-only proposition!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Everybody looks pretty intent, don't they?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLtdALp2cXuRNB-tva95zd45JE12r67q7AMt86fz_SwpXf0cdTLTG3tF0eUjZGYewcbrnsTANb9s0tT_y2q7yMpDWIC94XEfRsCCyU0z6FINsqnMQTCko-xu_5x0cwO-zHI_ssJjqC-c/s640/blogger-image-1209546213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLtdALp2cXuRNB-tva95zd45JE12r67q7AMt86fz_SwpXf0cdTLTG3tF0eUjZGYewcbrnsTANb9s0tT_y2q7yMpDWIC94XEfRsCCyU0z6FINsqnMQTCko-xu_5x0cwO-zHI_ssJjqC-c/s640/blogger-image-1209546213.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The aftermath...and Jeannie doing K.P.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoKVGJwovBswlQjrOlgObWVdTAYZzj3Knc9y6lB792YgU6UzFbjLaD0kQPADdwJCiE7_BKqE4QOpCn62UrivCvp1nu7ycg3C2MI5VwEPpV45HHO4D7dCoLSyVpVYYK77P2na25rCRUP7g/s640/blogger-image--999620583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoKVGJwovBswlQjrOlgObWVdTAYZzj3Knc9y6lB792YgU6UzFbjLaD0kQPADdwJCiE7_BKqE4QOpCn62UrivCvp1nu7ycg3C2MI5VwEPpV45HHO4D7dCoLSyVpVYYK77P2na25rCRUP7g/s640/blogger-image--999620583.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Saturday and Sunday we spent in Kerrville, which I've already written about. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sunday when we returned home from Kerrville, our dear friend Cindy Grieves, who is the Property Manager at Key Allegro Real Estate, took us to a wonderful, luxurious dinner at the Key Allegro Club. It was so nice to have an unhurried evening with Cindy, and really get to know her better. Most of the time when we talk to her, conversation centers around the house or the business. Cindy has been wonderful, as have all they employees at Key Allegro Realty. I can't recommend them highly enough if you're looking for a house to rent!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfpMeIu9tDaoA6a7xvlwHTihb7U_3dUKGOSWlxRCLCVErVeS1F4q3FgDeV51kwK28DxYOStncC9K6iyaKujRAY3WD3p_HW8pqPuJcufkcXETnyClPLwGTidcKZGAd287pAGeK2-YpyhE/s640/blogger-image--1367760170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfpMeIu9tDaoA6a7xvlwHTihb7U_3dUKGOSWlxRCLCVErVeS1F4q3FgDeV51kwK28DxYOStncC9K6iyaKujRAY3WD3p_HW8pqPuJcufkcXETnyClPLwGTidcKZGAd287pAGeK2-YpyhE/s640/blogger-image--1367760170.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yesterday and today, Monday and Tuesday, were pretty much non-stop packing days, with a couple of quick breaks. I went over to the church today to donate a carload of cardmaking and crafting supplies for the crafting group. Here's Stephany, who heads up that group, as well as Family ministries at church:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoYo-z_bA3gP23HZEwzi6mNb5Y2YMsEmcLKvFFaGKAh1qwFYgjrFI4SDCwKzpMIzo8a7IGPWHBz5aTsQESEehbKYiOmkzoRXCUA-zBVRtSfkAbWzwDV5Tt-YEdfDTNEfa-w2Rl_HSfas/s640/blogger-image--509089224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoYo-z_bA3gP23HZEwzi6mNb5Y2YMsEmcLKvFFaGKAh1qwFYgjrFI4SDCwKzpMIzo8a7IGPWHBz5aTsQESEehbKYiOmkzoRXCUA-zBVRtSfkAbWzwDV5Tt-YEdfDTNEfa-w2Rl_HSfas/s640/blogger-image--509089224.jpg"></a></div><br></div>And I turned in my keys to Susan, our business manager. Caught her hard at work:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtGSF4b_rGfIR-8pS95gY_0vMsbC0ROEgOgu8m2hroHwq0zf-UT-oMUYz8R2oyKD8hpeeW_yxHWr6z0H9TiSUljjSMyKnNwQkrQVcMaAaUhyphenhyphen0meDp5mflWR1wqs6zCggLeUr1iSHRi-0/s640/blogger-image--1093417794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtGSF4b_rGfIR-8pS95gY_0vMsbC0ROEgOgu8m2hroHwq0zf-UT-oMUYz8R2oyKD8hpeeW_yxHWr6z0H9TiSUljjSMyKnNwQkrQVcMaAaUhyphenhyphen0meDp5mflWR1wqs6zCggLeUr1iSHRi-0/s640/blogger-image--1093417794.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Tonight Curt and I took a break to go to the Rockport Theatre and see <i>Jungle Book.</i> Great movie! It's tough leaving Tuesday night movie-night here. What's so special about Tuesdays at the little Rockport Cinema? This is:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPhFUmx28aDmscWulejVmmfRjg5sxpOE4Q8RjTfcfxRyihjSD6qKK_b-_JrnldLVYkb987yUNPou0M4DvMa2Zs_wXOatz7J4da9DnZI9Y64kXL4-yfSWIDouTcihMqOgEb0b8dSAPPmM/s640/blogger-image--1610896042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPhFUmx28aDmscWulejVmmfRjg5sxpOE4Q8RjTfcfxRyihjSD6qKK_b-_JrnldLVYkb987yUNPou0M4DvMa2Zs_wXOatz7J4da9DnZI9Y64kXL4-yfSWIDouTcihMqOgEb0b8dSAPPmM/s640/blogger-image--1610896042.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And they really mean it! You can bring as big a bowl as you want, and they'll refill it as many times as you want...even once again before you leave! Needless to say, attendance at the movies is pretty high on Tuesday nights around here. Small towns sure are nice!</div><div><br></div><div>I had another totally unexpected surprise today. For weeks I've somehow been under the impression that April 29, our moving day, is a Thursday. I've been so busy preparing for the move that I didn't really look at a calendar. This afternoon I discovered that the 29th is Friday. That just added one whole day to my life...and when do you need an extra day more than when you're packing for a move? I feel like I've been given a huge gift! Two more days to finish up instead of one! Ahhhhh, the pressure is off!</div><div><br></div><div>And now I'm off to bed to see what dreams I get from watching all the action in <i>Jungle Book</i> while eating 2 large bowls of popcorn. Should be a colorful night!!!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-41639502867410518592016-04-24T11:07:00.001-07:002016-04-24T12:57:36.833-07:00On the Loose Again!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGZyHCgJj0zcMErUt-Xztp8qvXWib1FDXm04CcarwYhUnK_lGaYv4MBZplF21ZrHPWQqI_0dmaYUlJUqVkL-A3n1pviu0y1LHVfTyOtp3FXHrKfNAzkAiuTMNl52TE4zNmslp2BO1gUY/s640/blogger-image--973647849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGZyHCgJj0zcMErUt-Xztp8qvXWib1FDXm04CcarwYhUnK_lGaYv4MBZplF21ZrHPWQqI_0dmaYUlJUqVkL-A3n1pviu0y1LHVfTyOtp3FXHrKfNAzkAiuTMNl52TE4zNmslp2BO1gUY/s640/blogger-image--973647849.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>(The view from our balcony on Key Allegro Island)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Well, our bucket list item was to spend a season living on the coast. We never actually defined what a "season" was. If you're looking at calendar seasons, we actually spent 6...a year and a half. We really enjoyed our time in Rockport, but as we started looking for a home to buy, it became quite apparent that the housing market was beyond our means. So we thought we'd do what we started doing back in 2009: live in the Hill Country and take frequent vacations to Rockport. It'll be even better now than it was then, because we have many good friends whom we can look forward to seeing when we visit the coast. It's a lovely 3 1/2 to 4 hour drive...just long enough to let you know you're really on vacation, but short enough to leave after breakfast and arrive in time for lunch! <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm6wPh0tbp6KN-tIkmXI-WU9bqEbVhaC3VTwZ9KDWf-IUXPuwFoYwUNI9ztJa6aXQ52kgZ0fBw5K90vsq7YIXcq1GnbMiLwMMBg91tU11kBUWOUXwL2DFf1DfDRLC8OjqVoYkFNro0xs/s640/blogger-image--144242246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm6wPh0tbp6KN-tIkmXI-WU9bqEbVhaC3VTwZ9KDWf-IUXPuwFoYwUNI9ztJa6aXQ52kgZ0fBw5K90vsq7YIXcq1GnbMiLwMMBg91tU11kBUWOUXwL2DFf1DfDRLC8OjqVoYkFNro0xs/s640/blogger-image--144242246.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>(Sunrise over Aransas Bay. See that tiny speck on the far right? That's the <i>Rainbow</i>, a Rockport-based shrimp boat, and as I took this photo, Curt was on it, shrimping with his good friend and boat captain, Hoang.)<br><div><br></div><div>We'll probably spend extended time in Rockport during "cedar season" in the Hill Country...I'm highly allergic to the cedar pollen that makes so many people miserable and sick in December, January, and February. But what better time to hit the south Texas coast?? And with Lucy, our trusty travel trailer, we can set up in one of the many RV parks in Rockport. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Now we feel like we'll have the best of both worlds!</span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgri6AtppczMqZIU4R-KPAmiOtHbECWk-saiGpurLvP2JLS88FkZqdC98EEwyKhqptaFlyg6fBznXAtZVOyuY2z1O3Wkm2W7N7yRzGfuuVcQNUrf3wmIXtnWlk8Vs9VP8VPtZKu3gzGVTE/s640/blogger-image--1622674724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgri6AtppczMqZIU4R-KPAmiOtHbECWk-saiGpurLvP2JLS88FkZqdC98EEwyKhqptaFlyg6fBznXAtZVOyuY2z1O3Wkm2W7N7yRzGfuuVcQNUrf3wmIXtnWlk8Vs9VP8VPtZKu3gzGVTE/s640/blogger-image--1622674724.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Right now we're between those worlds...driving back to Rockport after our last preliminary trip to the "new" house in Kerrville, staging for the big move. Our faithful friends from Riverhill Movers in Kerrville, Carlos, Beto, and Richard, will be at our Rockport house bright and early Thursday morning (eeeeek! That's only 4 days away!) to load everything into their moving truck, our pick-up, trailer, and minivan, and haul it all back to Kerrville. Just a year ago they hauled it all in the other direction!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHDlUpz0gl2Z6x7TpHCyUkpWgvp0u7aY6lY3QxDfZYtejMESrpJdkaQjxzD3m1Vhyt0nKEal1fRS_-pVMAH2XCxyvh9WF2wkwb8JPM2uO2leASI27cdJukSHTkpKpj2bZCNghCMGscsg/s640/blogger-image--409622896.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHDlUpz0gl2Z6x7TpHCyUkpWgvp0u7aY6lY3QxDfZYtejMESrpJdkaQjxzD3m1Vhyt0nKEal1fRS_-pVMAH2XCxyvh9WF2wkwb8JPM2uO2leASI27cdJukSHTkpKpj2bZCNghCMGscsg/s640/blogger-image--409622896.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We've packed up a lot of our belongings, but there's plenty left to keep us more than busy for the next few days. And as everyone who has ever moved knows, it's all the little stuff left over at the very end that's the deadliest! You think you have room for everything, and then you notice how many little piles of miscellany you haven't packed yet. It's amazing how much room that stuff takes!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We've carefully planned this move, taking a month to do the switch in stages. Curt still needs to be careful about the weight he lifts after his major surgery less than 3 months ago, so we've been moving some of the lighter, bulkier items by ourselves over the past few weeks. That'll leave more room in the moving van for the heavy items for our young, strong friends to muscle around. We've spent enough time in the new house now that we have a pretty good idea of where to place all our furniture. And we've been able to have some work done on the house by our new friend Mauricio, while the house is relatively empty. He's done some painting, some tile work, and has fixed up lots of little things around the house that needed attention.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So we have a little over 2 weeks to get settled before we have to head back to Rockport for Curt's follow-up abdominal surgery on May 18. We want to travel back to have the same wonderful surgeon, who we hope will remember where he left all the disconnected parts inside Curt and will be able to find them and reconnect them all. Curt will be in the hospital 5-6 days again, and afterward we'll stay in Rockport another week or two at the guesthouse of our dear friends John and Ginger Gay, while Curt starts his recuperation and gets clearance from his surgeon to travel back to Kerrville.By the time we get back to our new house, all the hard work of moving will be behind us, and we can just enjoy our new home and neighborhood. That's the plan, anyway, and so far it has worked out very well!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Here's our new home in Kerrville. We'll show you lots more pictures of the inside and outside as we get settled:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAu35N__II1LNgbocOdmi-XwP5RWR08_lX2xsEIYM9tMIp4OTzeEwbMSrZcxo1JkGPMnVDhJagAbfHUnPDVDL9StoE8fFlwu5up5foUNOeCfmszT2FeDNDAagbAbaURAGGOo-CRL8Ln8/s640/blogger-image-2101091792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAu35N__II1LNgbocOdmi-XwP5RWR08_lX2xsEIYM9tMIp4OTzeEwbMSrZcxo1JkGPMnVDhJagAbfHUnPDVDL9StoE8fFlwu5up5foUNOeCfmszT2FeDNDAagbAbaURAGGOo-CRL8Ln8/s640/blogger-image-2101091792.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-7499182752475459542016-01-20T20:23:00.001-08:002016-01-20T20:23:50.687-08:00Day 10, Sunday, The Drive BackNo sunrise photo this morning...it was way too early for that! It looked more like this outside:<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7eg8NCjysT44dXR3lZYgSPxfZhFDYDZDDCirFuFpLTuENpJFkMhbZ-PBD-7zPE2u2J6TBzVOEyBSIj8yQYRgaAP9eJfUpa2iwy7J9vEo9PaaxEA8WAur-spOuWgacKxk7aEzoRpqB68/s640/blogger-image--1015681148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7eg8NCjysT44dXR3lZYgSPxfZhFDYDZDDCirFuFpLTuENpJFkMhbZ-PBD-7zPE2u2J6TBzVOEyBSIj8yQYRgaAP9eJfUpa2iwy7J9vEo9PaaxEA8WAur-spOuWgacKxk7aEzoRpqB68/s640/blogger-image--1015681148.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We all straggled into the kitchen around 4 a.m. to get coffee, tea, and to refill water bottles. Then after fond farewells to Art and Brenda (and to Edgar and Lili who also woke up early to tell us goodbye), we piled our luggage into the backs of two vans and hauled our carcasses into the seats. Art and Brenda had a little bit of downtime...just over an hour. Their next group was due in on the bus from Nogales at 6 a.m. Can you imagine???</div><div><br></div><div>Many of us were fighting a nasty respiratory bug, so we all tried to sleep as much as we could on the 8-hour trip North. So instead of snoring, we heard mostly coughing, sneezing and nose-blowing. I must say, all in all, that part was pretty miserable. (No need to sugar-coat things!)</div><div><br></div><div>Brenda had supplied each van with apples, oranges, granola bars, banana bread, and fruit juices. So when we could fit in a bite between sneezes, we did.</div><div><br></div><div>The ladies got a taste of the reality of living in Mexico when we stopped for a rest stop. Huddled under a blanket under the counter of a filthy public restroom were a mother and her child, trying to sleep on the cold tile floor. Our hearts ached for them. Before leaving, we placed some of our fruit and granola bars near their heads. And we all prayed for them, and for so many like them.</div><div><br></div><div>FINALLY we arrived at the border. Here is part of the wall, shot through the window of the van.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIBaibXqZ9htiYSoTs3YGf7VqO3GWfvA9IkY7m6dXnYrQiVmrC83XjgsQIcJC0mrvIxz1dJR4n6mTqA1daZtChf6865vT9_L5yjEE3r0doyqt39uzXKoOHXhkteWWiW1T3HzSDBqt5Fg/s640/blogger-image--1791251416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIBaibXqZ9htiYSoTs3YGf7VqO3GWfvA9IkY7m6dXnYrQiVmrC83XjgsQIcJC0mrvIxz1dJR4n6mTqA1daZtChf6865vT9_L5yjEE3r0doyqt39uzXKoOHXhkteWWiW1T3HzSDBqt5Fg/s640/blogger-image--1791251416.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Before crossing to the U.S. side, we had to remove all our luggage from the vans, take it inside the building and go through a security check similar to TSA at the airport. No fruit was allowed to go through, so we had to relinquish our last apples and oranges (we were wishing we'd left them all with the mother and child back a couple hundred miles).</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwODhK2WQstEbHCT_TAsJllp_DdO0TynrvxZE9iscy5oB7bpckfmL0FTLd12sVRSDNI6_5_5jmEX4PCT6Cscq1UC6pqFO6kmX80d-Nw9mbuXL0T2pXH8LSNml9c8ZdOn8fdT2prXNAH_c/s640/blogger-image-1407287369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwODhK2WQstEbHCT_TAsJllp_DdO0TynrvxZE9iscy5oB7bpckfmL0FTLd12sVRSDNI6_5_5jmEX4PCT6Cscq1UC6pqFO6kmX80d-Nw9mbuXL0T2pXH8LSNml9c8ZdOn8fdT2prXNAH_c/s640/blogger-image-1407287369.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnB2RekQOP3gqizEUFwBgyzlm6s8SuKs6Tcc91kQF3H3qkj6lXfW8NfsR1BZC2Opjtv-vnoLn0USx_OC1WezbvJCreVx-s_32S5i-Ja7s_2Slp3ZpEj_nQnua1sagsqts1_-0rW5VCUyo/s640/blogger-image--672150861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnB2RekQOP3gqizEUFwBgyzlm6s8SuKs6Tcc91kQF3H3qkj6lXfW8NfsR1BZC2Opjtv-vnoLn0USx_OC1WezbvJCreVx-s_32S5i-Ja7s_2Slp3ZpEj_nQnua1sagsqts1_-0rW5VCUyo/s640/blogger-image--672150861.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That's as far as they allowed photos. Once through the security check, we emerged through another door at the far side of the building and we were in the good old USA!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS54RrgNIH3ZZ-bp6VXyBozPJlX4O7g-P6PUB7fgoogAmi3OT-0v_AqEsnyodZU8VG8prRzJP3escfEOLM6uprIzcg8bxQL114-dW_ekcHJCpVh2tUJbVVc2xhOTy7d93DJIHpzKOvTxQ/s640/blogger-image-933422861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS54RrgNIH3ZZ-bp6VXyBozPJlX4O7g-P6PUB7fgoogAmi3OT-0v_AqEsnyodZU8VG8prRzJP3escfEOLM6uprIzcg8bxQL114-dW_ekcHJCpVh2tUJbVVc2xhOTy7d93DJIHpzKOvTxQ/s640/blogger-image-933422861.jpg"></a></div><br></div>We loaded our luggage back into the vans and we were ready for one more hour's drive to the Tucson airport....after a stretch break. How do you do that, Kaitlin? And with a SMILE on your face!?!!?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnDpM2fxy3bliPSdfLYBdUivtB3Av7n5gUuv3Lderf35YAklwku-0BIN9sDTL1L5SZp1pybM98AGJ3pubEQa4a7i8fZa6qR9GwGLitp0V1Klh9WD6GXRdQxORAX3EEHyegVyjGy7ZpFs/s640/blogger-image-1420698571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnDpM2fxy3bliPSdfLYBdUivtB3Av7n5gUuv3Lderf35YAklwku-0BIN9sDTL1L5SZp1pybM98AGJ3pubEQa4a7i8fZa6qR9GwGLitp0V1Klh9WD6GXRdQxORAX3EEHyegVyjGy7ZpFs/s640/blogger-image-1420698571.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmfdSdanJ_GdshOrltA_sBlLlLGbLSofShe1A-ueLob0cA64fV4K0NPaj9M4xak-TD9ATiLUGQZy8sev4pJ3WIOnCRr94W7OLpFmJ2Cme4jatttT6QBGTG-F2wwRt3FK_KgFJP_9vBms/s640/blogger-image-867175702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmfdSdanJ_GdshOrltA_sBlLlLGbLSofShe1A-ueLob0cA64fV4K0NPaj9M4xak-TD9ATiLUGQZy8sev4pJ3WIOnCRr94W7OLpFmJ2Cme4jatttT6QBGTG-F2wwRt3FK_KgFJP_9vBms/s640/blogger-image-867175702.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here's part of the wall on the U.S. Side. I always think it's an interesting design with the footprints going along the length of it...and the little holes through it. Is that an American "in your face" attitude, or is there a kinder message there that I'm missing?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWvriIk_xAuaoyLN2rD6y_v-T5UiDBQUpoqYxa6Ybzc64hGiKG3zkmsYTi4kcCFq6o0BPiNjXJ0xnxZ0VFGpV5YzhWCW_4hfRqctnM7qV0HPo6_ft6rmg9gaQGOFtGtmBsyU_k83gU3U/s640/blogger-image--1087272598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWvriIk_xAuaoyLN2rD6y_v-T5UiDBQUpoqYxa6Ybzc64hGiKG3zkmsYTi4kcCFq6o0BPiNjXJ0xnxZ0VFGpV5YzhWCW_4hfRqctnM7qV0HPo6_ft6rmg9gaQGOFtGtmBsyU_k83gU3U/s640/blogger-image--1087272598.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdAMYrwlmFN0fhRqDBlrBELsxTH_4NvSZYhO2bjXoyx9dn_Lw6L_sQ5I22biRiEbnXcqQ9Eymx6orIuJ8YVisHs1ipqUn2_6D3LkT3XnkMKL5nhHfZmNHdDbamUigHOk1vxohbqWu7sg/s640/blogger-image-803660744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdAMYrwlmFN0fhRqDBlrBELsxTH_4NvSZYhO2bjXoyx9dn_Lw6L_sQ5I22biRiEbnXcqQ9Eymx6orIuJ8YVisHs1ipqUn2_6D3LkT3XnkMKL5nhHfZmNHdDbamUigHOk1vxohbqWu7sg/s640/blogger-image-803660744.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>No photos at the airport. Once we arrived, it was a scramble for everyone to get their boarding passes and get to their gates for various points around Idaho, Montana, Texas and parts of Canada. We did have a chance to hug and wish each other well until the next mission trip next year.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you so much for your interest in our trip, and for reading the blog. We put it on Curt's and my personal blog that we started in June 2014, when we took an 11,000 mile camping trip around the eastern U.S. and into the Canadian Maritime Provinces. So if you're interested in reading any of that, please feel free to go back through the archives. We have been really gratified at the response to the blog on this trip. We may open a separate blog for Rocky Mountain Ministries, and if we do, we'll put the address on this blog to direct you to the new one. We're going to try a few things, like putting Lucas's video of the trip on the blog. I'd also like to share some background information of a bit of the history of Rocky Mountain Ministries here within the next few days. So check back here.</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div>As I wind this up we've been home for 3 days, and some of you know that it's been quite a ride in the Shirer household. Curt was admitted to the hospital this morning for emergency abdominal surgery. He's resting quietly now, still in Lala<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Land. I won't go into detail tonight...will do that in a day or two, since it's 10 pm and I haven't slept since day before yesterday. But do come back here, because I have some great statistics to share with you about this year's mission trip. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Thanks to all the ministry team, and to all those who supported us and prayed for us from home. We ask that you continue to pray for those whose lives we touched in Mexico. We know God is doing wonderful things in these villages. May His blessings be upon you as well!</span></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-91868263246719351762016-01-19T19:07:00.001-08:002016-01-19T19:26:39.125-08:00Day 9, Saturday, Half Day at Home BaseWe always do a half-day at the end of the mission, so we have time to sort out all our supplies, pack everything carefully in the trailer, and then clean up a bit for our final farewell dinner. And since tomorrow morning we LEAVE at 4:30 a.m., we definitely want to end the night fairly early!<div><br></div><div>After breakfast, I was FINALLY able to get a photo of Art (second from right). Here he is with fellow Montana farmers Brad and Himer (whose real name isn't Himer, but nobody would know who you were talking about if you said Layne). </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizo4U09_NYSKvIk7sNl5eMvmfUWU7zsJY9sqwaforciJpiR11bJloa4JJJoqLH5Ea_kGArtB0Oe-puHJ_yyv9XRj6EmKklmo42ig0hqBOhF-3Ov6pDcGHYDRS67ezmxPGRG57IkAYQBg/s640/blogger-image--419408939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizo4U09_NYSKvIk7sNl5eMvmfUWU7zsJY9sqwaforciJpiR11bJloa4JJJoqLH5Ea_kGArtB0Oe-puHJ_yyv9XRj6EmKklmo42ig0hqBOhF-3Ov6pDcGHYDRS67ezmxPGRG57IkAYQBg/s640/blogger-image--419408939.jpg"></a></div>A few words about Art. He went with us on our early mission trips as part of the construction crew (farmers can build or fix ANYTHING). In those early days, Brenda was living in a little house in the Ranchitos area of San Carlos. helping short-term mission groups connect with small villages in the area that needed help. By the end of the first mission trip that Art attended, several of us were thinking, "Hmmmm, there could be a match here." And sure enough, in time, Art and Brenda got married and together built this ministry far beyond what either of them could imagine! (Isn't that what God promises?) Now they work together at Casa de Esperanza in the winter and spring, and farm together in Montana in the summer and fall. It's not a coincidence that Brenda came from a Canadian farming family!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Too bad the babies around here are so neglected! Juan Carlos is telling Alek some kind of a secret in Spanish.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHBb8jRzlVqIc07EMOj5SrOKKwyT3VWrJkzE8tqA6z0IEU0y0_gvMYwbwOYkaKAAHRY6qiVeOkL6gh6WLn1BUa6XvU5eSctmSBvhvoM4umGxWu8off0399Zdtx6ulKMrlHh3azcXCPXw/s640/blogger-image--2011513962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHBb8jRzlVqIc07EMOj5SrOKKwyT3VWrJkzE8tqA6z0IEU0y0_gvMYwbwOYkaKAAHRY6qiVeOkL6gh6WLn1BUa6XvU5eSctmSBvhvoM4umGxWu8off0399Zdtx6ulKMrlHh3azcXCPXw/s640/blogger-image--2011513962.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div> The final set-up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO29CwoiyLcrA03RbdD9WBpaLjkO3MWrkhJ7m8ry_pN2kSB2vCsvtyaour73Nzy4w4mvcIlZMVzytnzAoZXzscDPmL82zXJFjxsoHOP4H7pJ-B89hyu4lJ5vyhgIOW9Q4aoIRLQP_iT0/s640/blogger-image-1894512691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO29CwoiyLcrA03RbdD9WBpaLjkO3MWrkhJ7m8ry_pN2kSB2vCsvtyaour73Nzy4w4mvcIlZMVzytnzAoZXzscDPmL82zXJFjxsoHOP4H7pJ-B89hyu4lJ5vyhgIOW9Q4aoIRLQP_iT0/s640/blogger-image-1894512691.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUFxktclfjPfvZ9gzN9xX9GQ9IEwPSmeroNI8dplmuYlAjyNDLrQcQPVTI61rKZDmYoRFr6iX0QNUxlGbGXUBxWf7Ufoz6zcerQej1g4iH647ruYHAL7AHWcqA5FK6zXUUnzDtUvkfMw/s640/blogger-image-1836412353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUFxktclfjPfvZ9gzN9xX9GQ9IEwPSmeroNI8dplmuYlAjyNDLrQcQPVTI61rKZDmYoRFr6iX0QNUxlGbGXUBxWf7Ufoz6zcerQej1g4iH647ruYHAL7AHWcqA5FK6zXUUnzDtUvkfMw/s640/blogger-image-1836412353.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Mark asked that we have everything as clean as possible for the final packing-up. No need to carry extra tons of Mexico dust back to Montana...it puts a dent in the gas mileage!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's Jessica cleaning off the Triage table:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3VxF3yd88LlQMuwpztALLcUB7j6bIAupqKksRrbNjw_domCriYF8xVQ-CHff4isTKkti359An4QGycy1vTF3horHwoCRQWXvp8gb7efbf0obJW45iQdhYAVKFRTiL7nm4gC0lmreE9A/s640/blogger-image--147471981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3VxF3yd88LlQMuwpztALLcUB7j6bIAupqKksRrbNjw_domCriYF8xVQ-CHff4isTKkti359An4QGycy1vTF3horHwoCRQWXvp8gb7efbf0obJW45iQdhYAVKFRTiL7nm4gC0lmreE9A/s640/blogger-image--147471981.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Helmut and Anna, our greeters extraordinaire! They hail from Canada, and with their 8 children, they head to Mexico every winter in a motor home to escape the cold and to offer their wonderful kids an opportunity to minister alongside them in a different culture. Their children are extremely helpful, upbeat and energetic. They speak several languages (at least German, Spanish, and English; perhaps more.). It was wonderful to see the oldest three, Lili, Edgar and Rosie acting as interpreters when needed. And I got a kick out of listening to the conversations between them...Edgar might ask his sister a question in German, and she'd answer in Spanish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEKgKgr77r1PLa4wIEA_QhuP1P_-7tWLoVLofJcxNVZhzrIDm86JOoceEZHyRm71oTZrQh0Tr0RQdKbr4YWRmqY6b0Eap5b1_X4ClEmptN_3mSbJXWYEcugkPmvTTJexuMFLsTcJ9L5Q/s640/blogger-image--142611483.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEKgKgr77r1PLa4wIEA_QhuP1P_-7tWLoVLofJcxNVZhzrIDm86JOoceEZHyRm71oTZrQh0Tr0RQdKbr4YWRmqY6b0Eap5b1_X4ClEmptN_3mSbJXWYEcugkPmvTTJexuMFLsTcJ9L5Q/s640/blogger-image--142611483.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's the whole wonderful crew:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnEgKw0QpxgfcQ4y5xZKURVYNNw3LtOO80a2ARFhd4B-bHJEPKjReRkWqFYsWvNS7x64QAdR-sUMYL8cZRy348RSJhUrgwKkawTPoykwHgdTXwpAp2joSFYOmYHBmM0xGcEtButW_7MU/s640/blogger-image-940759224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnEgKw0QpxgfcQ4y5xZKURVYNNw3LtOO80a2ARFhd4B-bHJEPKjReRkWqFYsWvNS7x64QAdR-sUMYL8cZRy348RSJhUrgwKkawTPoykwHgdTXwpAp2joSFYOmYHBmM0xGcEtButW_7MU/s640/blogger-image-940759224.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Another couple was on the move so much that I wasn't able to photograph them together: Mat and Donna from British Columbia were an invaluable asset to our day-to-day operations. They shepherded the local volunteers from the San Carlos Community Church and were always on hand to make sure everything flowed smoothly at each ministry site. Their servant hearts were so evident in everything they did. Donna led the praise music at each evening's devotions (accompanied by the young men Lucas and Edgar on guitar). Here they are in action (there was no other way to catch them!):</div><div><br></div><div>Matt showing a patient where to go next:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPzvh0-Uy6LIF72ixolMNdAqLll5D4bmmxYMK9LbfhI-YtzXgZKZ24kR8zeq-Zrocu-V28I7tAhdtnydjJ0Tdgma7r_0v5LmI9nOuMaj22jSdZitdk0pIItAHkeVreLU2ZEVHCHkGAYlA/s640/blogger-image--730141858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPzvh0-Uy6LIF72ixolMNdAqLll5D4bmmxYMK9LbfhI-YtzXgZKZ24kR8zeq-Zrocu-V28I7tAhdtnydjJ0Tdgma7r_0v5LmI9nOuMaj22jSdZitdk0pIItAHkeVreLU2ZEVHCHkGAYlA/s640/blogger-image--730141858.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And Donna checking out the action at the dental hygiene table: </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1ERr2IER9EfHyJDRU5SY95enM4Ta8Ot-ST4i3U-udL1qrhCYGPi-8kydTUOF2-Lbo6LSuXvIjEAprLPHdlN0ar0KNZ6QmzWy8G5M2KSrCF-gWRQlwQ3yzd-EMvX5NKKQP4-fRpdUCUg/s640/blogger-image-395793126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The ones that will expire before next year's mission will be given to local doctors to dispense to their patients who can't afford to buy them. The meds that will still be current next year are stored in a cool closet in the Andersons' home (remember that 8000 square-foot house?). We keep an inventory from year to year so we know what we already have on hand in Mexico.</div><div><br></div><div>And the empty pharmacy boxes? They double as cubbyhole storage in the dorm rooms at Art and Brenda's during the rest of the year.</div><div><br></div><div>Almost done!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2kWSofjji8N-dMrCkWQkqfMUNiUnbH-2sJNtthcyGTF1lZvTCJhknpzP6pfGKi5NTlCzDqdQgjD67UVLhDA4fqhxQ9JJq8gUC9FzNt0ZQbwOg4HfDfDAZGjMkgxmFBWt1WcQ9GQI0wU/s640/blogger-image-1719985746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2kWSofjji8N-dMrCkWQkqfMUNiUnbH-2sJNtthcyGTF1lZvTCJhknpzP6pfGKi5NTlCzDqdQgjD67UVLhDA4fqhxQ9JJq8gUC9FzNt0ZQbwOg4HfDfDAZGjMkgxmFBWt1WcQ9GQI0wU/s640/blogger-image-1719985746.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkk26a_k9b8YpZta8ynHIbpEYsd7c-sMk9-DHaT1qGwCLBG2KOBXpV_AQF0IPhEI8MXsh4mtudDWAFWgNdcl4O1tYIXr-aInqJWnZCn0eCi6QZQ9g7_SOlm8KdlIzVpRM-cIMzDdp0i3I/s640/blogger-image--2068205726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkk26a_k9b8YpZta8ynHIbpEYsd7c-sMk9-DHaT1qGwCLBG2KOBXpV_AQF0IPhEI8MXsh4mtudDWAFWgNdcl4O1tYIXr-aInqJWnZCn0eCi6QZQ9g7_SOlm8KdlIzVpRM-cIMzDdp0i3I/s640/blogger-image--2068205726.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here's the final shot of the construction project. Not quite finished. The supports will all be painted black, and the shade canopy will be stretched over it, much like the one over the dining area.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiz7c8w-6FElDi52wisxgtTTyWPb9hdR0TI_i53U8tGq1BKz-hi82sIzbojvEID_CNoywOc34mBD254KbMz2_O2qJkfu9KhMoWaTMlpbX29ZQjGQbUAL1H0xZ3mh_Lby1oNFZhl4UaOQk/s640/blogger-image--1235636737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiz7c8w-6FElDi52wisxgtTTyWPb9hdR0TI_i53U8tGq1BKz-hi82sIzbojvEID_CNoywOc34mBD254KbMz2_O2qJkfu9KhMoWaTMlpbX29ZQjGQbUAL1H0xZ3mh_Lby1oNFZhl4UaOQk/s640/blogger-image--1235636737.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>In the afternoon there was a little free time to pack our suitcases, or rest, or shower, or just hang out.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXDrf80LsnmpzgtiC9tpm3atDri26eznDSslff9UH55Hr6nkaG-lWW0R6IHm7Qp7gJ2dLaDWuR4wff8bMjakPmp2OYwEZOy8KH8OKhz4lgHSliXOuH_tClncS0GM5CsJyInqJ32O_4Rg/s640/blogger-image-1007047934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXDrf80LsnmpzgtiC9tpm3atDri26eznDSslff9UH55Hr6nkaG-lWW0R6IHm7Qp7gJ2dLaDWuR4wff8bMjakPmp2OYwEZOy8KH8OKhz4lgHSliXOuH_tClncS0GM5CsJyInqJ32O_4Rg/s640/blogger-image-1007047934.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A small group was going shopping at our favorite San Carlos shop, Sagitario. Since I'd missed Wednesday's shopping trip, I jumped in the van to go along. I took lessons from two of our team's power shoppers!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lksUcnEsz4mn7GC5Tph8JJWL5vS0ROStKQlya6og-xIHgcJGNekvY3K6Keco9dzg6MWqEeq_ntOyQkqoBaR1BDGoZ2Xq-8pkqZf67-cd1Cjv4g1Ns-ZM0b0xtN4SbsuyyAtAjPbI-PQ/s640/blogger-image-2027518824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lksUcnEsz4mn7GC5Tph8JJWL5vS0ROStKQlya6og-xIHgcJGNekvY3K6Keco9dzg6MWqEeq_ntOyQkqoBaR1BDGoZ2Xq-8pkqZf67-cd1Cjv4g1Ns-ZM0b0xtN4SbsuyyAtAjPbI-PQ/s640/blogger-image-2027518824.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Back at "base camp" I wandered into the main meeting area. Himer had a guitar out, and Hanna started singing hymns in her beautiful soprano. I picked up Edgar's guitar and added my alto, and before we knew it, we had an hour-long impromptu praise and worship session, as more and more people came in and added their voices. When Himer and I had to leave to get cleaned up for dinner, all the others carried on in beautiful acapella 4-part harmony. It was spectacular! I recorded most of the songs on a recording app on my iPad, and a few hours ago when I tried to listen to them, not ONE of them came through. Probably operator error...I don't think I can blame that one on Mexican technology. I'll just have to let the memory of those beautiful hymns suffice.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie79mJy7d7Pux5XqCLJDgllafeUjaXPXIqvXz6Up_WMbpgmU9sJo5nz419q9FkO_Unp3nca8OJ1JkVhs6Rp8fXNPC7GnpOyOKdtNcjDLMa098_QilfNZO2YovDKZBga2nJHTHqot2G1lo/s640/blogger-image--39472020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie79mJy7d7Pux5XqCLJDgllafeUjaXPXIqvXz6Up_WMbpgmU9sJo5nz419q9FkO_Unp3nca8OJ1JkVhs6Rp8fXNPC7GnpOyOKdtNcjDLMa098_QilfNZO2YovDKZBga2nJHTHqot2G1lo/s640/blogger-image--39472020.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Meanwhile Brenda and her tireless crew worked hard in the adjacent kitchen, preparing our feast for the evening:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGmwfqxCPp9ztninmDOflVAwM33Sbhak1NS5_y9Y0la863ETit8PRNoc9EHI3KUb_hVS0abIdLkSzaFMzWoQispEoBcGzHTXMiX7BpiDYiapwGNUS4WMupTxuWX0WhYaGnXD5dRCWy7I/s640/blogger-image--994197511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGmwfqxCPp9ztninmDOflVAwM33Sbhak1NS5_y9Y0la863ETit8PRNoc9EHI3KUb_hVS0abIdLkSzaFMzWoQispEoBcGzHTXMiX7BpiDYiapwGNUS4WMupTxuWX0WhYaGnXD5dRCWy7I/s640/blogger-image--994197511.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZskT7QYH2DTlXJ6iCjlVbq3z9MbyU7QbDpCc3ead1gYbXInMBbBTS7SESPSp9iZ5vSLGxk8oHGZ9EX2LVjDmDlspzowGcdTHXixuzlhNh2OQILSS7Q8ms4BbvLcqUitxIdh2fvBHBnkE/s640/blogger-image--928167725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZskT7QYH2DTlXJ6iCjlVbq3z9MbyU7QbDpCc3ead1gYbXInMBbBTS7SESPSp9iZ5vSLGxk8oHGZ9EX2LVjDmDlspzowGcdTHXixuzlhNh2OQILSS7Q8ms4BbvLcqUitxIdh2fvBHBnkE/s640/blogger-image--928167725.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Around 5:30 the volunteers from town, who were invited to our dinner, began arriving. They clean up pretty well, don't you think?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZp4DCZhR0yLEOOI8nA4BAuyacEFr78K94h03LMIKFmRuf9ST5MQL8oTz0A4wUiIqiInL0-wUgtpv4pboqUoxdtkBgi1UvVd8sJbLtnOa7XwDXq_4BcBrkh96wiR0mh3V6RNd04lYuP4/s640/blogger-image--868595676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZp4DCZhR0yLEOOI8nA4BAuyacEFr78K94h03LMIKFmRuf9ST5MQL8oTz0A4wUiIqiInL0-wUgtpv4pboqUoxdtkBgi1UvVd8sJbLtnOa7XwDXq_4BcBrkh96wiR0mh3V6RNd04lYuP4/s640/blogger-image--868595676.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And on our last night in San Carlos, we were treated to a spectacular sunset silhouetting Tetakawi:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSizqDF82vJUAdQEUo-lr9l4XCSjvkdOkJP4An4fWnbWFS6ihCE_zZqOvgBN_coHyFMB1SqDTM9_6mxrqjLYnxbP_UmoVU9C48YKHvBl4xjault_8OfC7nF6qMLF_vwB9oQJpVaedh68/s640/blogger-image-415926185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSizqDF82vJUAdQEUo-lr9l4XCSjvkdOkJP4An4fWnbWFS6ihCE_zZqOvgBN_coHyFMB1SqDTM9_6mxrqjLYnxbP_UmoVU9C48YKHvBl4xjault_8OfC7nF6qMLF_vwB9oQJpVaedh68/s640/blogger-image-415926185.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsMB5H9fqojmgQCkwWtkm-maESKDWEWG7lnVP6t8Ircnf_rHp5VkxQXGCJx-5iFWdNT7oIFYGrsnwEwQNSNtMzppX7Ga-UE95om8aR8XKHtADZZ1H0OU4b8lVFujFVVMowdh0woLU8H7A/s640/blogger-image--644024662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsMB5H9fqojmgQCkwWtkm-maESKDWEWG7lnVP6t8Ircnf_rHp5VkxQXGCJx-5iFWdNT7oIFYGrsnwEwQNSNtMzppX7Ga-UE95om8aR8XKHtADZZ1H0OU4b8lVFujFVVMowdh0woLU8H7A/s640/blogger-image--644024662.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Pastor Glenn from the San Carlos Community Church opened in prayer:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfi3O9SuvTPI98ktJ1XRTtiPYcxsp6g_pHpwPQ7dT4zFuF2SUMXZhj2R4vRXcNfTzy0pFreA8fCWWrBHU0M8njbV70ja14Lxa917EjfRQMlBil6_NYv0Z-IRFuqvHq2yr4ZWrG3nJf0o/s640/blogger-image--1425646426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfi3O9SuvTPI98ktJ1XRTtiPYcxsp6g_pHpwPQ7dT4zFuF2SUMXZhj2R4vRXcNfTzy0pFreA8fCWWrBHU0M8njbV70ja14Lxa917EjfRQMlBil6_NYv0Z-IRFuqvHq2yr4ZWrG3nJf0o/s640/blogger-image--1425646426.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And we all enjoyed appetizers and a special meal:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgrZDFC-0PSMmVi9AUCnef-wyvreb84_G1WGmLo7j7V-4stcNo0bZPv9o3D4qxAliHF1SRUB0AXz51s8KRPIQbQKHwIXQwN09hmt67JAWV5j6RCamOpRrjSgFYcGS-Q7vG0l7iptSVU8o/s640/blogger-image-1736246906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgrZDFC-0PSMmVi9AUCnef-wyvreb84_G1WGmLo7j7V-4stcNo0bZPv9o3D4qxAliHF1SRUB0AXz51s8KRPIQbQKHwIXQwN09hmt67JAWV5j6RCamOpRrjSgFYcGS-Q7vG0l7iptSVU8o/s640/blogger-image-1736246906.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">...followed by Mark's closing remarks and Lucas's slide show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then off to our rooms to finish packing and catch as many winks as we could before our 4:30 a.m. (sharp!) departure.</div></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-41763461196590955002016-01-19T08:28:00.001-08:002016-01-19T11:56:07.415-08:00Vicam Pueblo, Day 8, Friday<div>Sunrise of our last full day's clinic:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7ZxAjnNdkpuTgK8LAjGwjl394C7vN2SusD3Cvmu-COlgY6Krr_FE2SqkY89hkDIzJ1Y3t1PqoSa0g__378xR_kas7xPUw0K_TKbaR1Xhs8uz6SYknpZ_7bXAQG8eNPa-TlXWjC09ixM/s640/blogger-image-1244205694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7ZxAjnNdkpuTgK8LAjGwjl394C7vN2SusD3Cvmu-COlgY6Krr_FE2SqkY89hkDIzJ1Y3t1PqoSa0g__378xR_kas7xPUw0K_TKbaR1Xhs8uz6SYknpZ_7bXAQG8eNPa-TlXWjC09ixM/s640/blogger-image-1244205694.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div>Vicam Pueblo is another Yaqui village, and the poorest and most remote village we visited on this trip. I was starting to get sick that day, and we thought it would be best for me to stay back at camp, away from all the village dust that would aggravate my cough. That turned out to be a wise decision, because the team later told me that in addition to the normal dust from the village, the local men were mixing cement just upwind of the clinic site. Everyone got to breathe an extra amount of dust that day!<div><br></div><div>So I have only a few photos, shared by others on the trip. Lucas sent me a couple of emails with some amazing shots, but communications being what they are in Mexico, I never received them. Bummer! But we're going to try to see if we can put Lucas's video of the trip on the blog, or, if not, at least provide a link for you to click. </div><div><br></div><div>So here are the few shots I have from Vicam Pueblo:</div><div><br></div><div>A typical Yaqui home:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOi8mKR2dttSm8bKJZJlavCq3P-ORuql9r0_uDdxFm8Sn-GDDAoZlSzZ7R3BLB-6GylvhsO_ommttGXvpnwkfttH-Ey4cVsgR5lLB5W5SHib1BJHeElNwwIDAC3ByUK6W7CBEQItL85A/s640/blogger-image-6646462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOi8mKR2dttSm8bKJZJlavCq3P-ORuql9r0_uDdxFm8Sn-GDDAoZlSzZ7R3BLB-6GylvhsO_ommttGXvpnwkfttH-Ey4cVsgR5lLB5W5SHib1BJHeElNwwIDAC3ByUK6W7CBEQItL85A/s640/blogger-image-6646462.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwD1HppaTABWLeGMr57O4w5Y0udEvGpeg8Fg4AenN7CHxsTSPkJmn7GOgEiF3Et9Dk2qvsQGi6OoOJooh0LcT_Rqf9a9UofO4u3WRuBKQXYXuImSTK4qKUcWgt2s7Rfv-TUNxs_kWXlJc/s640/blogger-image--1163642541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwD1HppaTABWLeGMr57O4w5Y0udEvGpeg8Fg4AenN7CHxsTSPkJmn7GOgEiF3Et9Dk2qvsQGi6OoOJooh0LcT_Rqf9a9UofO4u3WRuBKQXYXuImSTK4qKUcWgt2s7Rfv-TUNxs_kWXlJc/s640/blogger-image--1163642541.jpg"></a></div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjUaVeBCNVp3rcuOB8pSgBZy0jPiWGAxthAIO_sOwf-RELJmKLq9eysaMc173YZEUVwlABByVXqZ-xLF5tja8VUHuJR-ConmgU-PB2intY5kivOgTscSQNaQd4WZHph0NOxmiqOrNSYs/s640/blogger-image-1085988868.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjUaVeBCNVp3rcuOB8pSgBZy0jPiWGAxthAIO_sOwf-RELJmKLq9eysaMc173YZEUVwlABByVXqZ-xLF5tja8VUHuJR-ConmgU-PB2intY5kivOgTscSQNaQd4WZHph0NOxmiqOrNSYs/s640/blogger-image-1085988868.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The glasses table is always in high demand. We let each person test out the strength of the various magnifications of reading glasses by handing them a Bible in Spanish to read. And if they don't have a Bible at home, we send it home with them. It may be the only book they own. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_G33VOkZkeQ-62LPTXLAmc6BEY5BhLTrgGi30L4lXUDyiBdWNdeHAJjPx5BGvJT6u9eu4jwq4FC7iR52XpgRUAZ4aw7nF_EScXZB8-nRJz9kZ1gXe76FexbKCoPD_B7pH64WSwS707xQ/s640/blogger-image--1935852880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_G33VOkZkeQ-62LPTXLAmc6BEY5BhLTrgGi30L4lXUDyiBdWNdeHAJjPx5BGvJT6u9eu4jwq4FC7iR52XpgRUAZ4aw7nF_EScXZB8-nRJz9kZ1gXe76FexbKCoPD_B7pH64WSwS707xQ/s640/blogger-image--1935852880.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These next few photos were actually taken several days earlier at Vicam, but other than a dirt floor instead of concrete, it could have been Vicam Pueblo. The Yaqui men are characterized by their cowboy hats, bandanas, and often plaid shirts and denim jackets. The women wear bright colors, long skirts and shawls. Despite the dusty village, most of them are remarkably clean.</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_5tpMSDaAUOihDj8t37q3Ume2IW8n0DeMJEpEPEkGq0F4LTRnkcX-zHGtNXVxr9st6PNTC6Qgw63lex-wkuqCJGyZ4e_ufibc2iCdeiAyzd__XVTkzusXICq633nEyz0zsSmiA1KYuo/s640/blogger-image--1742979578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_5tpMSDaAUOihDj8t37q3Ume2IW8n0DeMJEpEPEkGq0F4LTRnkcX-zHGtNXVxr9st6PNTC6Qgw63lex-wkuqCJGyZ4e_ufibc2iCdeiAyzd__XVTkzusXICq633nEyz0zsSmiA1KYuo/s640/blogger-image--1742979578.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">He's not a <i>bandito...</i> Many of the Yaquis wear their bandanas over their faces to keep from breathing the ubiquitous dust.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTRxslGjAgDTnONrr4IYz4CvmWZXG_habbSW-kGeoo2Ss6nzdKH6Ur4rf9_mD-kJe6KENpZJrH9_DFXexk98hzkH0MJE_62FbAGw4mNaGr7eIUD35c37lNeqummFzqTx_FCvYLgR-pBg/s640/blogger-image--2036714409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTRxslGjAgDTnONrr4IYz4CvmWZXG_habbSW-kGeoo2Ss6nzdKH6Ur4rf9_mD-kJe6KENpZJrH9_DFXexk98hzkH0MJE_62FbAGw4mNaGr7eIUD35c37lNeqummFzqTx_FCvYLgR-pBg/s640/blogger-image--2036714409.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCum3C6Z2Ajwz0kh12Og3y9CvOLONZCZPmi-s4ReeM8SA8MmmGaHXZVQgQdn6EDeDUBnJO0GVeV_Qia02W5QgIeWu1Uo79HVZ08ArfjG5rPxaIQ7IaisYO3LaR4NfX6berKXfZElvtZ_U/s640/blogger-image-1822227843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCum3C6Z2Ajwz0kh12Og3y9CvOLONZCZPmi-s4ReeM8SA8MmmGaHXZVQgQdn6EDeDUBnJO0GVeV_Qia02W5QgIeWu1Uo79HVZ08ArfjG5rPxaIQ7IaisYO3LaR4NfX6berKXfZElvtZ_U/s640/blogger-image-1822227843.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>The women's shawls are multi-purpose, protecting them from sun, wind, and dust.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje9qIbhaT0HFh7mmoAyUyqf6moCqrAjj6932synEQkTpGmrosHDD4Ez6pRIw3xsepSMnvS3jvxTkQS0WgZdk77aUnONrDI5urqA2kYufFbQZexfr6I2ByfZAHzYBeV4jjRPAGT1T6hjWc/s640/blogger-image--248832452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje9qIbhaT0HFh7mmoAyUyqf6moCqrAjj6932synEQkTpGmrosHDD4Ez6pRIw3xsepSMnvS3jvxTkQS0WgZdk77aUnONrDI5urqA2kYufFbQZexfr6I2ByfZAHzYBeV4jjRPAGT1T6hjWc/s640/blogger-image--248832452.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUF_u_PdnHGIxl61qhT-JjSSI0iuN5QIC-Ry-53nQMzZ2jC_NVBPlZUYvp93lV8Xy2hxAkGUcu3bq6Es3zXfN6cXx8KDPj0acY53-Rn0hbB7nyCKVbHu4PxNGcrILztt07EV4MojkJ64/s640/blogger-image-907835476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUF_u_PdnHGIxl61qhT-JjSSI0iuN5QIC-Ry-53nQMzZ2jC_NVBPlZUYvp93lV8Xy2hxAkGUcu3bq6Es3zXfN6cXx8KDPj0acY53-Rn0hbB7nyCKVbHu4PxNGcrILztt07EV4MojkJ64/s640/blogger-image-907835476.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>9 pm and we're finally ending a VERY long day! From this shot of the Benda family and friend Rachel, </div><div>Can you tell that we're all winding down? </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNVTmj-Hz64S7yk40DkPNa7KbxZaqqIMiFfBzrXwFuORt9NW6xNIHZls4_E7xsxGLsGChaSC2OSCkgFY_IPWayBAwXJaftC_gLSwP7FYiCIymR-AffSQw9UpoDDiUw1I2Ch-0CXdLbNk/s640/blogger-image--302693899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNVTmj-Hz64S7yk40DkPNa7KbxZaqqIMiFfBzrXwFuORt9NW6xNIHZls4_E7xsxGLsGChaSC2OSCkgFY_IPWayBAwXJaftC_gLSwP7FYiCIymR-AffSQw9UpoDDiUw1I2Ch-0CXdLbNk/s640/blogger-image--302693899.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Unfortunately, that's all I have from our day at Vicam Pueblo. But I'll include a few miscellaneous shots from throughout the mission:</div><div><br></div><div>Here's a common sight. We refill our water bottles from the cooler of "safe" water and try not to let any tap water into our mouths. That means brushing our teeth and rinsing toothbrushes with bottled water, and making sure not to open our mouths in the shower. As far as I know, nobody in the group was stricken with "Montezuma's Revenge" on this trip, though some of us ended up with a nasty respiratory bug. We know you'll all appreciate us bringing that souvenir home to share!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20mWXVLQObLrEfyF2rXvShP76O2c1jnQUYWQPWNTn_JoglmxSJOu6bKFygv7yUwgSr-FsNbkz2-T3Yd5k9B8TUJ8jegf7gtvAqKJRZNAMEsCkRCGB7-iXH9ZFH3dOnTLFCgY-AYERvUs/s640/blogger-image--1368491780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20mWXVLQObLrEfyF2rXvShP76O2c1jnQUYWQPWNTn_JoglmxSJOu6bKFygv7yUwgSr-FsNbkz2-T3Yd5k9B8TUJ8jegf7gtvAqKJRZNAMEsCkRCGB7-iXH9ZFH3dOnTLFCgY-AYERvUs/s640/blogger-image--1368491780.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Mike is the perfect head of the Triage team. He loves the children, especially, and he often lets them hear their heartbeats with his stethoscope. It's a new experience for many of them!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJPy3FqatZpNJGDNgJISXKDAQ3FkaoQymExVrs-H55_XvuXpAkWVK_Qn9U1e0SokmzxwwxUYhxF9PX1YsByEgh-oo7TryBmZOBSPvB8y5Ekj5hFnApSnGFCzSCWEcEGOjAbZ5GfT0j9pI/s640/blogger-image--1800505147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJPy3FqatZpNJGDNgJISXKDAQ3FkaoQymExVrs-H55_XvuXpAkWVK_Qn9U1e0SokmzxwwxUYhxF9PX1YsByEgh-oo7TryBmZOBSPvB8y5Ekj5hFnApSnGFCzSCWEcEGOjAbZ5GfT0j9pI/s640/blogger-image--1800505147.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This little guy was so proud of his balloons that there was NO WAY he was going to remove them from around his head and neck! So he couldn't hear his own heartbeat...his buddy had to listen for him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFoN7hqiD7LiQ9OQKJZWJDYBi-EC0Srf-3wmnIs2ScASlyoXo6KpqH0XFd3-VJvxXoDIAgAm_ZVa_2oUSuuLnDyoxiJ9HLTNFiETkJj2UXNr3QYaPtAGy5ZDVcx0IG2raGoQXvTADPsXM/s640/blogger-image-1163432967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFoN7hqiD7LiQ9OQKJZWJDYBi-EC0Srf-3wmnIs2ScASlyoXo6KpqH0XFd3-VJvxXoDIAgAm_ZVa_2oUSuuLnDyoxiJ9HLTNFiETkJj2UXNr3QYaPtAGy5ZDVcx0IG2raGoQXvTADPsXM/s640/blogger-image-1163432967.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>I love this silhouette shot of Mark, "<i>el jeffe."</i> His attention to detail, with good-natured humor, is a character trait we all appreciate. He's firm but flexible, and I think he's really in his element when he's leading our mission trips. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvOQapGCPWudafHEHKa150Y-2-LoTb03YXs7MLrg1MuN6p1rgR8oP5Vt2Vir5cjvGLuMX3dm6fBs0DOjHD-dWMV7c2ZBQLwgAd8il_zmqDywAzHw9RbjKr8qruiNG6amDoZEY8dRh0bA/s640/blogger-image-1117545344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvOQapGCPWudafHEHKa150Y-2-LoTb03YXs7MLrg1MuN6p1rgR8oP5Vt2Vir5cjvGLuMX3dm6fBs0DOjHD-dWMV7c2ZBQLwgAd8il_zmqDywAzHw9RbjKr8qruiNG6amDoZEY8dRh0bA/s640/blogger-image-1117545344.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And here he gets a shoulder massage from Jessica to reward him for all his great work.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrw21UVa2TIVi0eNBBM6DghWtZMQ-RNJWv7HKT2s5e1ibslKgt-l4YwTntk6OWuRXesia0e-Cs1J0PDDxj9iIyZRmL93mNzO7P4X4i8C6aLgtSvgmDnUEi2vEi4V0w9m4gLaqzK3o9LM/s640/blogger-image-1884272897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrw21UVa2TIVi0eNBBM6DghWtZMQ-RNJWv7HKT2s5e1ibslKgt-l4YwTntk6OWuRXesia0e-Cs1J0PDDxj9iIyZRmL93mNzO7P4X4i8C6aLgtSvgmDnUEi2vEi4V0w9m4gLaqzK3o9LM/s640/blogger-image-1884272897.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Finally got the whole pharmacy team to face the same direction...usually when I go to take pictures of them, I get the tops of 3 heads bending over paperwork, and 2 rear ends of those selecting meds from the cabinet. I think they'll appreciate this photo much more!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQR_LnUDU7Xq1PXFvhlIQUy-ByT0sjC2AK99Y8SHH9uaUF7WiUpYlmtmtdUl2YAdnxkt3s_cfDBo6nP6RTi-Tk4m0UL3RsIutWG71BupADC5Moz499aLhQfswC-ywIVpPz4p29L7i8JgI/s640/blogger-image-514629280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQR_LnUDU7Xq1PXFvhlIQUy-ByT0sjC2AK99Y8SHH9uaUF7WiUpYlmtmtdUl2YAdnxkt3s_cfDBo6nP6RTi-Tk4m0UL3RsIutWG71BupADC5Moz499aLhQfswC-ywIVpPz4p29L7i8JgI/s640/blogger-image-514629280.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Apparently witchcraft is a real concern in many of the areas in Mexico. Here is a sign prohibiting witches from entering one of the Mexican churches</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1v3qUd5FMBk9djh12_j98YfK4zNtHYzCdeX2VRa9SWa5PA3_Wqf4rM1iUSv4-cOA_rSZfLXcKSqtnAepTt8LSo_2YeFWjkuilWveBTwd1TQCYLPXjnbrxnYG4JEPZ9wnnhFv7wh8qRw/s640/blogger-image--1427755876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1v3qUd5FMBk9djh12_j98YfK4zNtHYzCdeX2VRa9SWa5PA3_Wqf4rM1iUSv4-cOA_rSZfLXcKSqtnAepTt8LSo_2YeFWjkuilWveBTwd1TQCYLPXjnbrxnYG4JEPZ9wnnhFv7wh8qRw/s640/blogger-image--1427755876.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here are two of the Glasses divas, Robin and Maureen, modeling their most fashionable eyewear. We provide all styles of sunglasses for the people to choose from, and usually the ones with the most "bling" are snapped up first.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0HmEZ_MaHSVUximVJf8zOxxpC2bDfjN5vxomdLSuYzXFU032UDJ1PJxDDtSw2q5B5MPk6F7Drdt8mh0msp08BKXWbxdT539q7oCTjdx8uuL90Vmy5qFVGxHg3dIm_DWbvMB2OBVZOvI/s640/blogger-image--798783822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0HmEZ_MaHSVUximVJf8zOxxpC2bDfjN5vxomdLSuYzXFU032UDJ1PJxDDtSw2q5B5MPk6F7Drdt8mh0msp08BKXWbxdT539q7oCTjdx8uuL90Vmy5qFVGxHg3dIm_DWbvMB2OBVZOvI/s640/blogger-image--798783822.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And Rachel and Robin peddling eye drops, to soothe dust-encrusted eyelids.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5yu7Ib6ktIa8NNcp_19F7tVBwt_NKiHxt9WY-Ev5HiEr6FFtivCxwyiEWQEgODXwsvKVo80E8cbhIEH3_NdSmAcoLQyhnQ1OO2gLPsol_Cp8DXww5h_iAwxfAwffq2DhRfKvKswphEM/s640/blogger-image--2039779961.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5yu7Ib6ktIa8NNcp_19F7tVBwt_NKiHxt9WY-Ev5HiEr6FFtivCxwyiEWQEgODXwsvKVo80E8cbhIEH3_NdSmAcoLQyhnQ1OO2gLPsol_Cp8DXww5h_iAwxfAwffq2DhRfKvKswphEM/s640/blogger-image--2039779961.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Mexican intercom system at work: when the nurses are free and ready for another patient to be brought to them, they hold up 2 fingers. That signals our San Carlos volunteers to escort the next person in line over to the nurses' station. And when they're finished with a patient who needs to go to the doctor, they hold up a fist. Then our volunteer will escort the patient to the next available doctor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVI-DhIO3J5BCZSgypY4LLeNJW06qecTh4A6FGl-Xp6I8Y9kz94U2uZ3hliuLwmKKfQmdqrC-krvbUfeIsbRl0egR7CeSR_8DmwixTb6f6G8V9VyGk9LN9ubTVpLgbnlj0i9mEYCm0Eo8/s640/blogger-image-1175360812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVI-DhIO3J5BCZSgypY4LLeNJW06qecTh4A6FGl-Xp6I8Y9kz94U2uZ3hliuLwmKKfQmdqrC-krvbUfeIsbRl0egR7CeSR_8DmwixTb6f6G8V9VyGk9LN9ubTVpLgbnlj0i9mEYCm0Eo8/s640/blogger-image-1175360812.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRlGQ8KBcTNtqCoHYiQNdtHJ_3QgrqWFV9iBYT4YM8lC2XET0qPBF1F330ES26OyYs7DpD5ppprE0cqVIzzobhDDTpws7HAN_AY2RLRNgGZp6UiZjgWA8dZx0ZGOIfhqws75HTHqcz14/s640/blogger-image-1374155387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRlGQ8KBcTNtqCoHYiQNdtHJ_3QgrqWFV9iBYT4YM8lC2XET0qPBF1F330ES26OyYs7DpD5ppprE0cqVIzzobhDDTpws7HAN_AY2RLRNgGZp6UiZjgWA8dZx0ZGOIfhqws75HTHqcz14/s640/blogger-image-1374155387.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Tomorrow will be a welcome half day of clinic right here behind Casa de Esperanza. Then we'll sort and clean and pack all our gear and we'll enjoy a farewell dinner before heading out EARLY Sunday morning.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-25253816464087448882016-01-16T11:50:00.001-08:002016-01-16T11:50:12.532-08:00Day 7, Thursday, Empalme Once Again"One more beautiful morning in Mexico!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-HppZgDw8jQe89uYaB_qW3GWy2oKADNYMUwrLEZHHmG5nSvGKEFxuHqYXGNMVvGwwd7MmZSXnXg7Zyz_UUlhKlnwyGx_3pDpzw1joIo2Cef8QHIsW9MrYgwGG0iczIzembDqES8F_-8/s640/blogger-image-185556013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-HppZgDw8jQe89uYaB_qW3GWy2oKADNYMUwrLEZHHmG5nSvGKEFxuHqYXGNMVvGwwd7MmZSXnXg7Zyz_UUlhKlnwyGx_3pDpzw1joIo2Cef8QHIsW9MrYgwGG0iczIzembDqES8F_-8/s640/blogger-image-185556013.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Brenda and her crew fed us a delicious breakfast...similar to lasagne, but made with tortillas instead of pasta and salsa instead of marinara sauce, and topped with lots of mozzarella. Yum!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhie_D3cxISpV3WyeBYHlGNr5rLZLYzkc2Zc5RNwVJKfiJa28sOZvUMKAl3_kQfa8pOxLGGJrBxuPgJi_-PascQPPLsNtgOPC09wyi9-LqCnz0B4dj0-BukwgFdvJrpokSIQj1dqlm_R80/s640/blogger-image--975771270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhie_D3cxISpV3WyeBYHlGNr5rLZLYzkc2Zc5RNwVJKfiJa28sOZvUMKAl3_kQfa8pOxLGGJrBxuPgJi_-PascQPPLsNtgOPC09wyi9-LqCnz0B4dj0-BukwgFdvJrpokSIQj1dqlm_R80/s640/blogger-image--975771270.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Toward the end of the mission, we're all getting a little punchy. I caught Jessica and Dr. Juan (who often treated Jessica years ago when she was a tiny blonde, chubby little patient!) making shadow puppets at breakfast with the horizontal morning sun behind them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU98ImBS-rtq8xXI6DRyeDZERDdoLdVy8Rwn7Qebxh3KDlqqhzYMJ3R40-ZIeFlmDFhvDP5lpnAvlPmoj6BIJuzQ5RFJqRsJ0rAeMD_ayIR5WR_L15W70-9RPtXAN7cv-lXEKMyV1eNQ/s640/blogger-image-218076921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU98ImBS-rtq8xXI6DRyeDZERDdoLdVy8Rwn7Qebxh3KDlqqhzYMJ3R40-ZIeFlmDFhvDP5lpnAvlPmoj6BIJuzQ5RFJqRsJ0rAeMD_ayIR5WR_L15W70-9RPtXAN7cv-lXEKMyV1eNQ/s640/blogger-image-218076921.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8noOBHRc_7hoeMHVMRxK5bRWpV9FPaXw3kpgz1p4sNYK2NKBE0lC6JhAwTSC3TCWwCM00wIlSgmdLVwwwgJfoXHubCXQoJK24M4Z2N9BYMTACVFeEaa3hxqYIO0Zzpd-QjBA0hJBhcU/s640/blogger-image-1347223955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8noOBHRc_7hoeMHVMRxK5bRWpV9FPaXw3kpgz1p4sNYK2NKBE0lC6JhAwTSC3TCWwCM00wIlSgmdLVwwwgJfoXHubCXQoJK24M4Z2N9BYMTACVFeEaa3hxqYIO0Zzpd-QjBA0hJBhcU/s640/blogger-image-1347223955.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's wonderful to see how the mission forges intergenerational friendships! Lucas and Curt, who are about the right age span to be grandson & grandfather, have developed a close relationship this trip:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheea8AJmMVJAMvjvKmVTFNynt8Q-DG6O9lVO6cBxywRcWXdQYrvfFWYIF7TPptFGSpv7tNpPC5yAAJlFvtDMnWjtZLENPiDYJKh1ZNa1sVk7fwNQaLhdQCa9Tkx2-TBXXzjh4U3MCKzsU/s640/blogger-image-1432377143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheea8AJmMVJAMvjvKmVTFNynt8Q-DG6O9lVO6cBxywRcWXdQYrvfFWYIF7TPptFGSpv7tNpPC5yAAJlFvtDMnWjtZLENPiDYJKh1ZNa1sVk7fwNQaLhdQCa9Tkx2-TBXXzjh4U3MCKzsU/s640/blogger-image-1432377143.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Our location today was another part of the city of Empalme. This time we set up in a commercial plaza which is often rented out for parties, wedding receptions, <i>quincineras</i>, etc. This was our cleanest space yet, and once again we enjoyed the luxury of running water! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEijBkaNd0Uu2aRG2caKiY_lx9FLEULYfrwxhKAnJ63BhLlXofE2ikCVJuv4DypshD8IQUkagiETfK5UEswvLIWF5R-ySofHQFfvEu8KMe_ETYGBTmMiXGIoESPHAPpbNkTI6EWDSMH4U/s640/blogger-image-1347470665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEijBkaNd0Uu2aRG2caKiY_lx9FLEULYfrwxhKAnJ63BhLlXofE2ikCVJuv4DypshD8IQUkagiETfK5UEswvLIWF5R-ySofHQFfvEu8KMe_ETYGBTmMiXGIoESPHAPpbNkTI6EWDSMH4U/s640/blogger-image-1347470665.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>A sign had been posted for several days in advance to announce our clinic, so the local people knew we were coming.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWOUAFJHaCGzHajapx7D_zjfDKOA38UsXeXiZ_RYuezb1wWCjfBCLhnn5shh15qeBVfqgZzniD7MaVHSizroNodwKoRQhtAf61juneP-jJRt9GgMCKWOVFgA4BldsfclH-Ef_-sTSRvc/s640/blogger-image--221603846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWOUAFJHaCGzHajapx7D_zjfDKOA38UsXeXiZ_RYuezb1wWCjfBCLhnn5shh15qeBVfqgZzniD7MaVHSizroNodwKoRQhtAf61juneP-jJRt9GgMCKWOVFgA4BldsfclH-Ef_-sTSRvc/s640/blogger-image--221603846.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Another day with our usual set-up and ministry stations. But this day had a very special addition. A local pastor, Pastor Alfredo, and his wife Estela, wanted to show their support for our mission and to be a part of it. Estela saved her money for most of the year to buy the ingredients to make 350 sandwiches and buy 350 bottles of water to share with the team and with all the local people who came for medical care. What a beautiful sacrifice! We offered to reimburse her from the ministry funds, but she would have nothing to do with that idea. This was a gift she worked all year to provide, and it was beautiful to see the smiles on the faces of the waiting patients as we offered them <i>tortas y agua.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TdFyUgUVSLVe02bfRSmNTvZfns5l5TmOGCNO-SVbZiLITg4xhYnAm57eINgqI5fh5PKNCEKX9JbmbPpzeA8llKJ6uEJwuCkrhjU63E0UFljAI5BuGGfA8DUbIk-Su6tHQWH-anS73gg/s640/blogger-image--1150886533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TdFyUgUVSLVe02bfRSmNTvZfns5l5TmOGCNO-SVbZiLITg4xhYnAm57eINgqI5fh5PKNCEKX9JbmbPpzeA8llKJ6uEJwuCkrhjU63E0UFljAI5BuGGfA8DUbIk-Su6tHQWH-anS73gg/s640/blogger-image--1150886533.jpg"></a></div></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG7bjB6_J3q5U8kAuWctYHUoC-UUDAdm4Vz9G1F6siHBnFU2FHHdBvjGWNTWotcmWJWfsvrFgy7BAdFMv66SoytmdoLGfAapCMrpEPkGBQUpKDBvACFhNoG2wvcjn1qiFmDcZBPeTySVk/s640/blogger-image--1960202487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG7bjB6_J3q5U8kAuWctYHUoC-UUDAdm4Vz9G1F6siHBnFU2FHHdBvjGWNTWotcmWJWfsvrFgy7BAdFMv66SoytmdoLGfAapCMrpEPkGBQUpKDBvACFhNoG2wvcjn1qiFmDcZBPeTySVk/s640/blogger-image--1960202487.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJxbVgz4KUskSveI9UWxxuQWaW9QmOX7vyRSRpfr9Gq7ZeYjjgK_i5A7hWgbZvX1WEy315xO0Rvry6nuq-MlNdp34cRP7A7JqI-T_9vZJliwAOqJopGaNZ2s6i5U7wnZrMydLFI8GHBU/s640/blogger-image-1953269554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJxbVgz4KUskSveI9UWxxuQWaW9QmOX7vyRSRpfr9Gq7ZeYjjgK_i5A7hWgbZvX1WEy315xO0Rvry6nuq-MlNdp34cRP7A7JqI-T_9vZJliwAOqJopGaNZ2s6i5U7wnZrMydLFI8GHBU/s640/blogger-image-1953269554.jpg"></a></div></div></i></div><div><br></div><div>Estela had also made a beautiful fresh salad for the team to eat in the trailer...</div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6tFYeGrAmPZ3YlWO7r-maNjdHa0RX28gr9jUaNLThTzdy0dJcmY0qASAMc7EKjMAE_uEk7hfkQEzTyr6C4TosuHKPT-9BwK5mRMieQ3EjGWZ4oJE-o6yBz_5R9g6vf03VoYZ6JzGrdQ/s640/blogger-image--1234753434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6tFYeGrAmPZ3YlWO7r-maNjdHa0RX28gr9jUaNLThTzdy0dJcmY0qASAMc7EKjMAE_uEk7hfkQEzTyr6C4TosuHKPT-9BwK5mRMieQ3EjGWZ4oJE-o6yBz_5R9g6vf03VoYZ6JzGrdQ/s640/blogger-image--1234753434.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>...with ALL the fixin's: shredded chicken, mixed nuts, croutons and dressings. What a treat!</div><div><br></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7YdqSzBfUn8DvbomOaPWW7A4j6ijqMVS7uz9j0FhOPiwWkO8edScJXeKNmyhUN3kJgRQlcrvURPy5TdFk6a4ve6k-4ErFQfUKeqZrCL1LWyfyWDmowDQw8OISM3Y0Fjhi78GonPD9KRg/s640/blogger-image--1853796275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7YdqSzBfUn8DvbomOaPWW7A4j6ijqMVS7uz9j0FhOPiwWkO8edScJXeKNmyhUN3kJgRQlcrvURPy5TdFk6a4ve6k-4ErFQfUKeqZrCL1LWyfyWDmowDQw8OISM3Y0Fjhi78GonPD9KRg/s640/blogger-image--1853796275.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlp-vi4iu-PO5q5d2AeddT9dKJcEWSkMEaITa6S9BzeW7jh0z3KSEImUIrb6JxzCuFUEG7kbZAOa1VnoQh5QOeick4QHQiYcNSezwxhQ0L1zxpIxnGHEyQkPEKNow6W_-Xm8fDcPYaaoQ/s640/blogger-image--207819078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlp-vi4iu-PO5q5d2AeddT9dKJcEWSkMEaITa6S9BzeW7jh0z3KSEImUIrb6JxzCuFUEG7kbZAOa1VnoQh5QOeick4QHQiYcNSezwxhQ0L1zxpIxnGHEyQkPEKNow6W_-Xm8fDcPYaaoQ/s640/blogger-image--207819078.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One thing most people notice immediately upon entering Mexico is the amount of litter all over the place. The Mexican people are simply not as tuned into keeping the land clean as those of us in the U.S. are. So after a lunch like this in the public square, there were plastic bags, bottles and peanut shells everywhere. We thought we'd wait until everyone left and then clean up after them. But two sweet young <i>senoritas</i> took it upon themselves to clean up after their neighbors. They located a broom and dustpan, and moved around the entire plaza several times cleaning up all the trash and discarded food. And after they started that, I noticed more of the people looking around for a garbage can to deposit their trash. It reminded me that sometimes words or lectures aren't needed; all it takes is a small, positive action on someone's part.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKeGcHKjA7vVourSVRYvSh_J2rz-doit4-0LPluTgCvHG8B0d1jw5SkwjIe6iAZy5gbcFphxtZE-4DME04nCipxAZ01Jba5s5N7_76ZuQezEQeDJgttlpZOaMhD7NoVm0ZROTQqknFo0/s640/blogger-image--448993422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKeGcHKjA7vVourSVRYvSh_J2rz-doit4-0LPluTgCvHG8B0d1jw5SkwjIe6iAZy5gbcFphxtZE-4DME04nCipxAZ01Jba5s5N7_76ZuQezEQeDJgttlpZOaMhD7NoVm0ZROTQqknFo0/s640/blogger-image--448993422.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLokD4arzvZny_BN94YBB2UnfSnFGL-Sw8b29HGW0mDLahID0YJU6MRaivuvKYAgBEqqp5BkXkPXzU4t-WHlImbjbrmpFAjKr84lCpt8tt1FnERU4lq7z3GvseDloP6cRPJxLgPuCTMQI/s640/blogger-image-1322336056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKsXpD7RelXAHq1rTmUphy5NIh6qhT2tOmGMAXKzgQv4fEMu9kRUYoFZlW0Hcafd7UISw4FX2Ydyfy1c2lnMb7HdMTf7GWaatrqenNxAXRmmCRzB5u3QFFoDAABFLULaL3pZRedB3kHY/s640/blogger-image--2120587672.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And weighing children...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4bDwPeRda_Gaaz6AymjPPiBQyxxLzwDO8HcGgPdkroIP-gzTWLGhy4Ljvr-w__u0MEEPmSNufNQJwUnpdiz5F0gd39xzRWn_iWxrw796awgQz6q6ObMKbywLHDJY_LU59jHXVUSjdqk/s640/blogger-image--1926841538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4bDwPeRda_Gaaz6AymjPPiBQyxxLzwDO8HcGgPdkroIP-gzTWLGhy4Ljvr-w__u0MEEPmSNufNQJwUnpdiz5F0gd39xzRWn_iWxrw796awgQz6q6ObMKbywLHDJY_LU59jHXVUSjdqk/s640/blogger-image--1926841538.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(Who DID NOT want to be weighed!)...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBdXer-G-vaqBBbv4SwIMNzH2vP28_vDpFz5bzhcfpPDVBicFQ8JnZVZQHS86Wj8Cic-JSLeVfPVpmaYy5oyPD0TjNCCJzryztRRZT0nYxf40So6fDspBecuPl_ufx4dClufrVIj70-Q/s640/blogger-image--1411505904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBdXer-G-vaqBBbv4SwIMNzH2vP28_vDpFz5bzhcfpPDVBicFQ8JnZVZQHS86Wj8Cic-JSLeVfPVpmaYy5oyPD0TjNCCJzryztRRZT0nYxf40So6fDspBecuPl_ufx4dClufrVIj70-Q/s640/blogger-image--1411505904.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">...Mike gets a well-deserved shoulder massage from Jessica, our resident massage therapist:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5q_IOjodtWfkc4NzLWnTrstgnh1ObdHDuPvO96eyFO_tuRsUDx1igu2fohS1PzpmvWwmjseO5mWR9Wt9cmXl6ybdssGvhuEzHXH4ooWcrQV6QKUahgQ6Lecz87V_6lCAmP_EZfGWJxo/s640/blogger-image-96313970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5q_IOjodtWfkc4NzLWnTrstgnh1ObdHDuPvO96eyFO_tuRsUDx1igu2fohS1PzpmvWwmjseO5mWR9Wt9cmXl6ybdssGvhuEzHXH4ooWcrQV6QKUahgQ6Lecz87V_6lCAmP_EZfGWJxo/s640/blogger-image-96313970.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our evangelism team, the heart of the ministry:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLhTnY3nwZDeQRdzIFfcMPZWFjxyRKbus57Staqe3bE7mulFzV1LV3gDnj5wJ8mOYFCrOb-NM-bbZ40VkAMLDuB285dyL9e0RSSPPIZZ46o8xaDNrM-AzY5xZDrRD1azcbdGlWI6g9kw/s640/blogger-image-2126433844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Looks like they both got the blue shirt memo today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3bwarn_SPAfnOMlKQwJWtEG55s4lVCiC8FXPeYJRVk7iSGSIvvPurq6lSFbswuYJ6-eJ3R_Cxs9rLjliE9hkCjXzPG0wXyX3z0JxCaZ5hDI1XiDH1KwKFOeO0N1JzUoB0EV7sRKGcMc/s640/blogger-image-1476513436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3bwarn_SPAfnOMlKQwJWtEG55s4lVCiC8FXPeYJRVk7iSGSIvvPurq6lSFbswuYJ6-eJ3R_Cxs9rLjliE9hkCjXzPG0wXyX3z0JxCaZ5hDI1XiDH1KwKFOeO0N1JzUoB0EV7sRKGcMc/s640/blogger-image-1476513436.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some of our volunteers from San Carlos who keep patients moving smoothly from station to station:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvqWcqbY6VgnF0kyQbuRV39gfdES9V69ZfRPLB3jQqdzeJRPRv322G2PblGgWinMB9jEC30QBvKWILKI7D-NLvPIIr7khlpndGhHY_THZM-3tYlBTbjU8XGW4RZ2n4-khH0fmiN1sqVY/s640/blogger-image-499940717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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What an amazing artisan she was!<div><br></div><div>I tried to post the 2 videos showing her work. Since I've never done that before, it became apparent quickly that I don't know how! I'll describe it with still photos, and later if I can find a techie to help me with the videos, I'll post them as well.</div><div><br></div><div>Starting with small balls of dough, which she apparently mixed, knead and shaped at home, she flattens them into small circles with her hand, and then rolls them out to about 8" diameter with a wooden cylindrical rolling pin. As she rolls, she liberally dusts each tortilla and the rolling surface with flour from the bag at her left hand.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_N076DpqMXa8ubWe-ScUihcBEgOhCvnwRklspFnfOjp0n6GYVfFdTf2KA46a9L8HALnrEFzJ6p7AQh3REFlcv3O-QNOEGre6BSJihs1sgHhUgsDVH1v6C0OQ22oQdb5gQDt7NW47qeWo/s640/blogger-image-1632374947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_N076DpqMXa8ubWe-ScUihcBEgOhCvnwRklspFnfOjp0n6GYVfFdTf2KA46a9L8HALnrEFzJ6p7AQh3REFlcv3O-QNOEGre6BSJihs1sgHhUgsDVH1v6C0OQ22oQdb5gQDt7NW47qeWo/s640/blogger-image-1632374947.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8NwDiRWmtu472VMtgKdagOw8d84aqJkuLnD6Zc7OOVAF4RIkKaYJwxaVLZLn__ic09YY9h-au8P8OL4dQg-TtBtgv-3DbMXBPy5F5pa5oFHeNvEnEBLZRfQmBZyVkNeSL07CKMZOouA/s640/blogger-image-1363764814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8NwDiRWmtu472VMtgKdagOw8d84aqJkuLnD6Zc7OOVAF4RIkKaYJwxaVLZLn__ic09YY9h-au8P8OL4dQg-TtBtgv-3DbMXBPy5F5pa5oFHeNvEnEBLZRfQmBZyVkNeSL07CKMZOouA/s640/blogger-image-1363764814.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_l-6Gfwgn8banZ4bkXI8vdBi08kPw5x67uzQ65Z2XuFZ2kWPPyeEnkoLtuTXJbdciW-Xc_-FFKHoh5rya1T5R5YRUuCEioZ-44kMK7CN296480peaP_ym-dP_OaTI6ji8fQO1OVs86h8/s640/blogger-image--949153158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_l-6Gfwgn8banZ4bkXI8vdBi08kPw5x67uzQ65Z2XuFZ2kWPPyeEnkoLtuTXJbdciW-Xc_-FFKHoh5rya1T5R5YRUuCEioZ-44kMK7CN296480peaP_ym-dP_OaTI6ji8fQO1OVs86h8/s640/blogger-image--949153158.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5yM78Nfb7Fyyb9ERxWRk64NskT0lpqJsalsLzF0Z2F0JG1o7nMspk7GT7-AfLN7edxiINkdzqfjd89KPWcmr4n5Zg_PeWypoYnz159FZippdKiRfgHEn4wRJ0NGs8tdLbpKCiQhxg4Y/s640/blogger-image--30705917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5yM78Nfb7Fyyb9ERxWRk64NskT0lpqJsalsLzF0Z2F0JG1o7nMspk7GT7-AfLN7edxiINkdzqfjd89KPWcmr4n5Zg_PeWypoYnz159FZippdKiRfgHEn4wRJ0NGs8tdLbpKCiQhxg4Y/s640/blogger-image--30705917.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>She works by the dozen. So when she has a stack of twelve dinner-plate sized circles (remarkably uniform!!) she moves to the other side of her table, nearer to her stove. It's a 50-gallon drum with a hole cut in the side and a shelf positioned there to hold her wood fire. The top is slightly dome-shaped.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBFbquufsfO-CkC7Vo7cdhhWceMydrIC8nSs4YillIgs5MSflkM2s9jfGU6LwqYBivgpi3aWx2Nt2Tjf4pjIO0Wtwo1HyUXWj0WABZnUNQrO5nUiTbQ2I3XOF1lOXkRYpP6TnzTBKCUk/s640/blogger-image-769297497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBFbquufsfO-CkC7Vo7cdhhWceMydrIC8nSs4YillIgs5MSflkM2s9jfGU6LwqYBivgpi3aWx2Nt2Tjf4pjIO0Wtwo1HyUXWj0WABZnUNQrO5nUiTbQ2I3XOF1lOXkRYpP6TnzTBKCUk/s640/blogger-image-769297497.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Now she takes each disc, one at a time, and spins and stretches it until the diameter is about 16-18". It's a very thin, large tortilla.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluoDybMPrcktEAbOE_0B9l55PkOYou5Ymie7q17nXYLy7JBz0cvuiGHUidHosNNPkm487bEuNJ-iFraWjinF7LP65xmPMZ3vFjklZgqtSawxd2yGzg8ktkw8ZSnJd1a7yTYxuUIYUo_o/s640/blogger-image--1790737732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluoDybMPrcktEAbOE_0B9l55PkOYou5Ymie7q17nXYLy7JBz0cvuiGHUidHosNNPkm487bEuNJ-iFraWjinF7LP65xmPMZ3vFjklZgqtSawxd2yGzg8ktkw8ZSnJd1a7yTYxuUIYUo_o/s640/blogger-image--1790737732.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And then she drapes the circle over the dome of her stove. With bare fingers (this is a VERY hot surface!), she lifts and turns and flips and folds the tortilla till it's evenly cooked, yet still very soft.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUa0U2UYNrNhckJ8Gx2Z7rucP-v3QngxPw4eJxAN1nWOJlIJ2q5rX2VdoVUCoIeCPtQ_sdFlvfwiKPnfC5CQDx2HNfq_W3KzpzCvCpwb0w7rk15fwrY9ThzG9fX6yX7qTJGRVKiYj_ng/s640/blogger-image-1775509399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUa0U2UYNrNhckJ8Gx2Z7rucP-v3QngxPw4eJxAN1nWOJlIJ2q5rX2VdoVUCoIeCPtQ_sdFlvfwiKPnfC5CQDx2HNfq_W3KzpzCvCpwb0w7rk15fwrY9ThzG9fX6yX7qTJGRVKiYj_ng/s640/blogger-image-1775509399.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03qj_WIa7L4L4RjkU9FHyU87kXUdejNUm3Roif87tlnUlMBxFHjZnDWGje32nPPc3Exa9DgyLyJzPLUcNcpI3wFMy6UeOZrogCM6b9QXd4ADZJQ3lT-TKI4knEFi2T5nAzeia_HEXmvQ/s640/blogger-image--1626102779.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03qj_WIa7L4L4RjkU9FHyU87kXUdejNUm3Roif87tlnUlMBxFHjZnDWGje32nPPc3Exa9DgyLyJzPLUcNcpI3wFMy6UeOZrogCM6b9QXd4ADZJQ3lT-TKI4knEFi2T5nAzeia_HEXmvQ/s640/blogger-image--1626102779.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy76bllghk2T-9iEb23tB3wkWdwDH9mXwkteOCDSRv8-o4hx9BEQK7a82CRpFcEbEbvVMv6b2c6HFT1ljxngkEUEiNldhlj8h7lP5LEIpNcrGy7N0ha_OBb2TjefaBGSl4rympSIkLass/s640/blogger-image--1411963108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy76bllghk2T-9iEb23tB3wkWdwDH9mXwkteOCDSRv8-o4hx9BEQK7a82CRpFcEbEbvVMv6b2c6HFT1ljxngkEUEiNldhlj8h7lP5LEIpNcrGy7N0ha_OBb2TjefaBGSl4rympSIkLass/s640/blogger-image--1411963108.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The cooked tortillas are folded into rectangles and are carefully stacked until she has a dozen:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0nId5_B8dqT19U8mx5onTHIAg_GA5WNckQZsJqSv2LQ_M6XCvSfC2_zm2nIEPWf5MKu1tXQWxNAu4ck-AJI2g6vAs0ZG9N5ybrbLZuD0mxA5FKVD6yPkOHg8r7TpR9xTU3IFIEATN14/s640/blogger-image--251095583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0nId5_B8dqT19U8mx5onTHIAg_GA5WNckQZsJqSv2LQ_M6XCvSfC2_zm2nIEPWf5MKu1tXQWxNAu4ck-AJI2g6vAs0ZG9N5ybrbLZuD0mxA5FKVD6yPkOHg8r7TpR9xTU3IFIEATN14/s640/blogger-image--251095583.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next step made me laugh...but I was unable to capture a photo. She slid the stack into a plastic bag and held it by the upper corners. Pulling the corners taut, she flipped the bag over once to make a double fold at the top of the bag. Then she lightly pressed all along the fold against the side of her barrel, slightly melting and sealing the plastic. The original Dazey Seal-Meal! And we need a whole extra appliance for that maneuver!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The instant a dozen were finished, the next buyer in line stepped up with his 35 pesos (approximately $2). She pocketed the money and handed over the plastic bag with a smile as she stepped to the rolling end of her table...never missing a beat of her smooth, rhythmic tortilla dance. What an artisan!</div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-6271664630052674832016-01-15T13:53:00.001-08:002016-01-15T18:44:26.048-08:00Day 6: Free Day!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5RVFlOYHR-n8QWCzwCeuC4aBoKdLEGRnjRGLUsYIfoQ1_mFv8zKcXf08Z7YvToBLAiHEkfD3IO0qn5PfBHqXXztWKLKoVTOSCox2v8bNawlk48N4wko5QEvp6gHcmY1Or1mj-ErcURQ/s640/blogger-image-299716733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5RVFlOYHR-n8QWCzwCeuC4aBoKdLEGRnjRGLUsYIfoQ1_mFv8zKcXf08Z7YvToBLAiHEkfD3IO0qn5PfBHqXXztWKLKoVTOSCox2v8bNawlk48N4wko5QEvp6gHcmY1Or1mj-ErcURQ/s640/blogger-image-299716733.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div>Our work days are rewarding but long and demanding, so after every two or three days in the village we like to provide some R&R for our mission team. Wednesday was another Rest day. It started out with another of Brenda's "Just Cereal" breakfasts, so people could arrive to eat whenever they wanted. By now you know how the "Just Cereal" thing goes: it also includes coffee, tea, loads of fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, and in this case, several large pans of homemade cinnamon rolls hot from the oven!<div><br></div><div>I was the last one to breakfast because I spent the morning editing photos and working on the blog. Most of the rest of the team had gone to downtown San Carlos for shopping. It's quite picturesque, but I have no photos off the shopping jaunt. Hopefully, if someone you know and love is on the team, they'll show you photos and tell you stories.</div><div><br></div><div>I checked the progress of the construction crew...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcyfptekl1-9exk-ldv5EWuHItrjQvYPHVpRyi9vOiHFUemBM9ZEyaGqdt63h7QW2Xb6i1c_Xun1oEh2fPipQ6DRmLvxJzJZjdTpi0uJhKumHAb4lG3fBXqmv1HFYz0JRo7f1YvvnDcQ/s640/blogger-image-1777027913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcyfptekl1-9exk-ldv5EWuHItrjQvYPHVpRyi9vOiHFUemBM9ZEyaGqdt63h7QW2Xb6i1c_Xun1oEh2fPipQ6DRmLvxJzJZjdTpi0uJhKumHAb4lG3fBXqmv1HFYz0JRo7f1YvvnDcQ/s640/blogger-image-1777027913.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMjf1CmVj4WFHLgn7LhMQgR7z28uAhBt2pyk9yFtVuq5GE_dJJpZDkTYm0iO-pDl_wGlXrnOitQG3Ehzrf5PTJWFXMmoE_cozkG1mbFjxLyI00SFVoLTx3NEljvhMJV-Pcl-Rw2QClMM/s640/blogger-image-1936152524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMjf1CmVj4WFHLgn7LhMQgR7z28uAhBt2pyk9yFtVuq5GE_dJJpZDkTYm0iO-pDl_wGlXrnOitQG3Ehzrf5PTJWFXMmoE_cozkG1mbFjxLyI00SFVoLTx3NEljvhMJV-Pcl-Rw2QClMM/s640/blogger-image-1936152524.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">...and saw Anna and daughter Rosie making quite a haul, after harvesting from the orange tree:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTzphTTIks8I5gDy7VSkcC7MTjBH-vVWLyW4Pb0w41XC5vHbtdWqTpzALtnJJnlB9U97xJnW16YVOBtK4r6faRfn_L1r6nAzHIKhpuiN_49FmKefSwoCPuhcawpUh9ytFNQ_L71zxmNI/s640/blogger-image--1810696404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTzphTTIks8I5gDy7VSkcC7MTjBH-vVWLyW4Pb0w41XC5vHbtdWqTpzALtnJJnlB9U97xJnW16YVOBtK4r6faRfn_L1r6nAzHIKhpuiN_49FmKefSwoCPuhcawpUh9ytFNQ_L71zxmNI/s640/blogger-image--1810696404.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They're every bit as delicious as they look!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjD-yOKYS4Z_P3mnEziEQFr6Qdo-O9qFSF1tGvwKEJAmRijgFSJVIouPVv0vG8AzeDT_PY0zp0vzDm-r34d9BcecIoQtFySjpLu3r3j2J6oxr9fF1JBVUx15FOgxX7MuX0ugFHIxyod3c/s640/blogger-image--2115024476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjD-yOKYS4Z_P3mnEziEQFr6Qdo-O9qFSF1tGvwKEJAmRijgFSJVIouPVv0vG8AzeDT_PY0zp0vzDm-r34d9BcecIoQtFySjpLu3r3j2J6oxr9fF1JBVUx15FOgxX7MuX0ugFHIxyod3c/s640/blogger-image--2115024476.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>In the afternoon. We piled in a large van and headed for the beach. We had hoped to eat lunch at the same place we ate Sunday, but it was closed for spring cleaning. There was only one restaurant opened, Bonifacio's. It was a little more upscale than we wanted, but by the time we got there it was almost 2 pm, and we were too hungry to go driving around town to find another place.</div><div><br></div><div>The young and adventuresome chose to eat outdoors, where they could experience the sun, wind, and the view...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqbn3fSjSO8ZqVv9TCAb8zhUbL-ykYx4sV1I9Pl3CHgPUgd0drVoT3wXZfehaynUxcXFvLXvnkBrRGsnPMr-vHvJ9vOTM9PvZzoHKTM-f5Mws0-aTCSiZvdpfyGh1krpZBXaQPV2wWU0/s640/blogger-image-465355607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqbn3fSjSO8ZqVv9TCAb8zhUbL-ykYx4sV1I9Pl3CHgPUgd0drVoT3wXZfehaynUxcXFvLXvnkBrRGsnPMr-vHvJ9vOTM9PvZzoHKTM-f5Mws0-aTCSiZvdpfyGh1krpZBXaQPV2wWU0/s640/blogger-image-465355607.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEhMaRjoc4R3j_ROyCoqnPhhcgiGaUS0tZ65pe70aroJRX0AtnvNPjAzLl5H90W0zM2VUOyLKmzbW8KnIUfEM9vN_WIkmX0dhkjyz8VTw6v9CiYAhLMS2MYYgOGan05WyHXHOh5HYsXU/s640/blogger-image--1856434566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEhMaRjoc4R3j_ROyCoqnPhhcgiGaUS0tZ65pe70aroJRX0AtnvNPjAzLl5H90W0zM2VUOyLKmzbW8KnIUfEM9vN_WIkmX0dhkjyz8VTw6v9CiYAhLMS2MYYgOGan05WyHXHOh5HYsXU/s640/blogger-image--1856434566.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And a few old fogeys chose the elegant interior.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4iLa_Gc6hIyNNteharyfHcj_K5-Nu0AKLCGLIX5chWtgtrG5svxuXdgTuftWqE7G7pK7MewbL32rvW0M_0I_G0a3TafjJ6PqChpYNiaNQz4B1C1oSISnl2s57Z2B9YpwHWzD2t6quT0/s640/blogger-image--983191153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4iLa_Gc6hIyNNteharyfHcj_K5-Nu0AKLCGLIX5chWtgtrG5svxuXdgTuftWqE7G7pK7MewbL32rvW0M_0I_G0a3TafjJ6PqChpYNiaNQz4B1C1oSISnl2s57Z2B9YpwHWzD2t6quT0/s640/blogger-image--983191153.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>But we all got to enjoy watching the outdoor adventurers:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLXNLAWDzB-wbyrcph-W83Euag4FmtKOInWd14cDaCd2aXf4zQbbMGv9csQ5ztPAkCzvdq6RuU5vbYJCRE2lfxhROLqGjQSrUxjdVkixmFRaKBsPg4Kg_kb5ByKoGQfegdrB7fObUdxg/s640/blogger-image--1019944546.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLXNLAWDzB-wbyrcph-W83Euag4FmtKOInWd14cDaCd2aXf4zQbbMGv9csQ5ztPAkCzvdq6RuU5vbYJCRE2lfxhROLqGjQSrUxjdVkixmFRaKBsPg4Kg_kb5ByKoGQfegdrB7fObUdxg/s640/blogger-image--1019944546.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was quite the leisurely lunch, because there was only one waiter in the restaurant. So we got back "home" just in time to make a quick change and pile back into the vans for a team evening out at Leigh and Jerry Andersons' lovely home. Leigh and Jerry are originally from the U.S., but they have lived in San Carlos for almost 20 years. </div><div><br></div><div>I took a couple shots of the hors d'oeuvres spread, and didn't realize until I looked at the photos later that I also captured Leigh and Curt greeting each other in the background. What fun shots!!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB24BHaRczrquVQawluhyphenhyphenurxsukCDwRjR19kzsGFPDNqnJkiYHBvW4LBebJyRF7ZfjoucBUUm6vQHpE3EhyphenhyphenRq2LT8pso87MPTuRfILonaprZkK99V0vjaNAuoWPo6Rnz1PnLvRLWq_kIY/s640/blogger-image-908080029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB24BHaRczrquVQawluhyphenhyphenurxsukCDwRjR19kzsGFPDNqnJkiYHBvW4LBebJyRF7ZfjoucBUUm6vQHpE3EhyphenhyphenRq2LT8pso87MPTuRfILonaprZkK99V0vjaNAuoWPo6Rnz1PnLvRLWq_kIY/s640/blogger-image-908080029.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVHWslgwFBBvN3eIl1E_xk7SNQDLqebY9uhMghfUoklepozhZselAQxfBBt9LFE3X9v_7i8buczdIlZeD1oU2wyPrAeAOq-FmH9VwlggmDNMSOQsKLLUmC_2bP3d9gLXTumwevQ0UUac/s640/blogger-image--386017995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVHWslgwFBBvN3eIl1E_xk7SNQDLqebY9uhMghfUoklepozhZselAQxfBBt9LFE3X9v_7i8buczdIlZeD1oU2wyPrAeAOq-FmH9VwlggmDNMSOQsKLLUmC_2bP3d9gLXTumwevQ0UUac/s640/blogger-image--386017995.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We had such a relaxing time, soaking in the view, and topped of with a grand tour of,their 8000-square-foot home.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RxpHV2I6VlZfmgvBuQFtCayGUOph8HKGJYBtHzXZk7gHiDgeycIHns7bqgH7Oplk5c8thLgNCjfwZadu7xB_ujx2uV90HgkxgTd0DtiH7QYVBmvkgrRfOp0FwaDfZQGgcRZx8rI3NQI/s640/blogger-image--1624179172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RxpHV2I6VlZfmgvBuQFtCayGUOph8HKGJYBtHzXZk7gHiDgeycIHns7bqgH7Oplk5c8thLgNCjfwZadu7xB_ujx2uV90HgkxgTd0DtiH7QYVBmvkgrRfOp0FwaDfZQGgcRZx8rI3NQI/s640/blogger-image--1624179172.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSUPU5DlO80bszri1ifxzOqnl40ll2urHk2gFtII-io_wtslgJIYcP6lXXYtFWPGTWFKIChuPBqSYKI_WEG3_8wjPIouCF0jMZ0K3DxMLTno-eZ3kWIcl0wF9cu1eDBdwaOoK1_0SH8Q/s640/blogger-image--416452172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSUPU5DlO80bszri1ifxzOqnl40ll2urHk2gFtII-io_wtslgJIYcP6lXXYtFWPGTWFKIChuPBqSYKI_WEG3_8wjPIouCF0jMZ0K3DxMLTno-eZ3kWIcl0wF9cu1eDBdwaOoK1_0SH8Q/s640/blogger-image--416452172.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBTDGw5aTRz52_8d_v8Q4txqeyHej6vZ2yt2z2fIOlBYj4HrhIOkUu8KCTfCC934-Hm7UDCwmKH47NOoZMjDYkZAb6wu5v6Z30RKN_MjyPdMuWAaLOv7Gtza8ll1bKWxxD-AId3byhTA/s640/blogger-image-1767202828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBTDGw5aTRz52_8d_v8Q4txqeyHej6vZ2yt2z2fIOlBYj4HrhIOkUu8KCTfCC934-Hm7UDCwmKH47NOoZMjDYkZAb6wu5v6Z30RKN_MjyPdMuWAaLOv7Gtza8ll1bKWxxD-AId3byhTA/s640/blogger-image-1767202828.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuD8M1h_-2-iAAImsDVWurwj9wZe1sHoJM_01YB5It4cYyfbBFPksR3b5pB3VvlUcoZybmml3ZGfQSFnh7dsXOioQUs4fubDD8iKCfHXkuqzLUGAglNsLkPOCDmxhw3Y7jzGtbDo8gEA/s640/blogger-image-276308166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuD8M1h_-2-iAAImsDVWurwj9wZe1sHoJM_01YB5It4cYyfbBFPksR3b5pB3VvlUcoZybmml3ZGfQSFnh7dsXOioQUs4fubDD8iKCfHXkuqzLUGAglNsLkPOCDmxhw3Y7jzGtbDo8gEA/s640/blogger-image-276308166.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Once back at Casa Esperanza, we all hit the sack early...we agreed that the days of rest take a lot of energy!</div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-16412263428735295232016-01-14T06:59:00.001-08:002016-01-15T13:52:43.051-08:00Mission Day 5, EmpalmeOn Tuesday we ministered in one of the poorer sections of the city of Empalme. We were able to use a large covered courtyard area in the middle of a local church. This provided a number of advantages: electricity and plumbed restrooms were readily available, doctors' offices and the pharmacy were situated in Sunday School rooms, so there was no need to set up all the tents, many chairs were available from the church so our patients could rest as they waited, and the entire are was covered by a large shade. Luxury all the way around!!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qDLwbD2H9Q_yRYDcKGcfw6_wq-jVUKuyT1nr2Fbowyqon4liMKFRD6VkQzztYpwCUR8_LhYT44VnAAR3NJQbk6gbCiUrFgUUg5dmPfFovxWAK9si8x9zwlMeZPonnTaJZhxQDf1AMms/s640/blogger-image-2073340839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qDLwbD2H9Q_yRYDcKGcfw6_wq-jVUKuyT1nr2Fbowyqon4liMKFRD6VkQzztYpwCUR8_LhYT44VnAAR3NJQbk6gbCiUrFgUUg5dmPfFovxWAK9si8x9zwlMeZPonnTaJZhxQDf1AMms/s640/blogger-image-2073340839.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our guests were already walking down the street toward our clinic when we arrived:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOFwiGZlgtYaTuhjSne6MLQNgmOwWrzRSTDZs_Ex83crx0h8VVk__mEwapumpg0nxIc-xhkjlv7AWdo_SXrEkOJJB3KSTb8SLjB3ODW3BWyp2C8LLehdKt3Ib0yeuKFviO9clAXIl5wM/s640/blogger-image-1393289155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I hope you'll see the careful listening, compassion, caring, humor, and dignity expressed by nurses, doctors, triage team, evangelism team, interpreters and helpers as you look at these photos. And our visitors respond with warmth, gratitude and blessing as they give back to us more than we are able to give to them. Look at each picture carefully and peer into the background as well, to see several interactions happening at once. </div><div><br></div><div>After being greeted warmly by Helmut and Anna, a fabulous couple from Canada, parents of eight delightful children (and I'm embarrassed that I don't have a photo of them,,,but I WILL get one of their whole amazing crew!), each patient goes directly to Triage.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQ4LTXKf99V-7GplUm4Ixf8TDbfBDm0B4k3m-gJrJVou6-aEw5ZCCUqVM-1-TDRr3gGnEAjFs_QgOGVVP09oCUljpqFEocUl3ilIyn2DpYRK2sWOQ3per4X56b4au78FBclVGFllg-0g/s640/blogger-image--1650526797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQ4LTXKf99V-7GplUm4Ixf8TDbfBDm0B4k3m-gJrJVou6-aEw5ZCCUqVM-1-TDRr3gGnEAjFs_QgOGVVP09oCUljpqFEocUl3ilIyn2DpYRK2sWOQ3per4X56b4au78FBclVGFllg-0g/s640/blogger-image--1650526797.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div> Even if someone has only <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">come for sunglasses or vitamins, the Triage crew (Mike, Kaitlin, Danielle, and Jessica as Interpreter) will check vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, and weight when needed.). This gives them an opportunity to recommend a visit to a doctor or nurse if the patient has high blood pressure and doesn't realize it.</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju82sqeJRa_XHkICP22GGAqjUuZ5JNzUF8znIsymgzIBoSCz0wio46m8jKo4iZI9BCg_MR__AFJZoFqIQk8HOT49rb64mbEVpGtHh7jgNpKt3B2oYYLLBEKzUfUW0McbWKk5dTyIOb9ZQ/s640/blogger-image-962262560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju82sqeJRa_XHkICP22GGAqjUuZ5JNzUF8znIsymgzIBoSCz0wio46m8jKo4iZI9BCg_MR__AFJZoFqIQk8HOT49rb64mbEVpGtHh7jgNpKt3B2oYYLLBEKzUfUW0McbWKk5dTyIOb9ZQ/s640/blogger-image-962262560.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qsPtXphBzZ26NJ7-DW3aJyvz7y_ZtgClGfYEpig1JSBRNjy3vIxLruXzFkppEqaRCpjyMhrwFjxUogpp0bSpHOQG_H8i5Vrw5YftFipiIyun4vGsLn2jdKHY2i-WbhaBUuW8jOw44Ck/s640/blogger-image--463977950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qsPtXphBzZ26NJ7-DW3aJyvz7y_ZtgClGfYEpig1JSBRNjy3vIxLruXzFkppEqaRCpjyMhrwFjxUogpp0bSpHOQG_H8i5Vrw5YftFipiIyun4vGsLn2jdKHY2i-WbhaBUuW8jOw44Ck/s640/blogger-image--463977950.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From there, those who need to see a nurse are escorted to the nurses' station, where concerns are explored in greater detail. Each nurse has an interpreter who plays a vital part in making sure that the patients' concerns are heard and understood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1nMdYLS8fd0pNrE4b-sFg2T8-fA_5bzu_Df-SUghb0ttHnNtfOYiMQ019IcF4W4fnTezH73DUeLlp5yLy-Waul52H_osrD5LlAUeisLoV0MXsrhtdq8T0j7oJvdkCi5IpAE8lsqnxz0/s640/blogger-image--1399609221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1nMdYLS8fd0pNrE4b-sFg2T8-fA_5bzu_Df-SUghb0ttHnNtfOYiMQ019IcF4W4fnTezH73DUeLlp5yLy-Waul52H_osrD5LlAUeisLoV0MXsrhtdq8T0j7oJvdkCi5IpAE8lsqnxz0/s640/blogger-image--1399609221.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKWrDjGa0doGrM85SKRFavoNB6LtWnlLwHxtrj1BgX4hu576QdaYO1-5EqSDuXILi2kNW6OFiSv79Yc3ss5Ac-3lJZu_QdYBBRC7I2Fr3uzigOkwQwu2tJ_6X3GdAbfYEbmiILeSYufI/s640/blogger-image--2003657011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKWrDjGa0doGrM85SKRFavoNB6LtWnlLwHxtrj1BgX4hu576QdaYO1-5EqSDuXILi2kNW6OFiSv79Yc3ss5Ac-3lJZu_QdYBBRC7I2Fr3uzigOkwQwu2tJ_6X3GdAbfYEbmiILeSYufI/s640/blogger-image--2003657011.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnGIZn9vl6rn1oGyO99Lc2GX0bojk5G61YspdubAhoFnDNjVp-mSseQiGDBB4U21l1p0_0Ijx2eoDR9GV6oDGxNWhcve3hT1lZ4hSHCm_ufdvQqfBFUBs9_WAg9i1wn4QV9ck2iUDixTI/s640/blogger-image--1377061766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnGIZn9vl6rn1oGyO99Lc2GX0bojk5G61YspdubAhoFnDNjVp-mSseQiGDBB4U21l1p0_0Ijx2eoDR9GV6oDGxNWhcve3hT1lZ4hSHCm_ufdvQqfBFUBs9_WAg9i1wn4QV9ck2iUDixTI/s640/blogger-image--1377061766.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrFCFYQICz7V3H_VPBcawpeiBbVnkclUgzxg7MA5aqKokxHNJygrEirZejPDnLLMcOWClUOPmiD4Vm8fUs2T5gx-DKeuMD8slIg1qdFs49bkWBblULTWd011CDjD9q9Ttmgmh2gietM0/s640/blogger-image-915330365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrFCFYQICz7V3H_VPBcawpeiBbVnkclUgzxg7MA5aqKokxHNJygrEirZejPDnLLMcOWClUOPmiD4Vm8fUs2T5gx-DKeuMD8slIg1qdFs49bkWBblULTWd011CDjD9q9Ttmgmh2gietM0/s640/blogger-image-915330365.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5aERY8lW4oMa1wendbjC4P3Oooyv0nBf0Xventgyw1fta4UtH2QzR_8urFQDqiNzAFjuShhq7BhjGkfu-Ktk1tn8knHa4Q-QxRLeD3KZ68gpZKO3RSW_oq8usdLWSenMfgq1Z3cMU3Y/s640/blogger-image--1545501020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5aERY8lW4oMa1wendbjC4P3Oooyv0nBf0Xventgyw1fta4UtH2QzR_8urFQDqiNzAFjuShhq7BhjGkfu-Ktk1tn8knHa4Q-QxRLeD3KZ68gpZKO3RSW_oq8usdLWSenMfgq1Z3cMU3Y/s640/blogger-image--1545501020.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilURi2Fr0Jcs2oEiVd2eRYAQBFe5I1-cNRtdcb1cRyKzS0nrFgM7pxZCZPDpf0pRpiOgJ1ZXdqCnbj5C56iXLV4PneXGkXp_kAOwus-X9wnOwudGdpEi1UWrjYQm9B5VMkUuiwSRkunXg/s640/blogger-image-188791435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilURi2Fr0Jcs2oEiVd2eRYAQBFe5I1-cNRtdcb1cRyKzS0nrFgM7pxZCZPDpf0pRpiOgJ1ZXdqCnbj5C56iXLV4PneXGkXp_kAOwus-X9wnOwudGdpEi1UWrjYQm9B5VMkUuiwSRkunXg/s640/blogger-image-188791435.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Then they are escorted to the doctors' offices ("Consultarios"). The volunteers from the local San Carlos Community Church help every step of the process go more smoothly. With big smiles, they help each person find their way through the maze of medical stations and waiting areas to make sure they are where they need to be.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDX6LHpg_AxnApAFLRfyXSedUoy0FQje1IzHAfSboqe6GOPNibARmtCMvZavFF5BR2i6YjgTmaN2W37A0xXXC2pTYOIU_7ZWG7XL3XRbI5p9WIY2cJGm2xzyB4XSAOHPQB7l8R3EhtbLg/s640/blogger-image-1325632401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDX6LHpg_AxnApAFLRfyXSedUoy0FQje1IzHAfSboqe6GOPNibARmtCMvZavFF5BR2i6YjgTmaN2W37A0xXXC2pTYOIU_7ZWG7XL3XRbI5p9WIY2cJGm2xzyB4XSAOHPQB7l8R3EhtbLg/s640/blogger-image-1325632401.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Qr3TQl5wMcD64E1OLmfLbLH_qJmthidFVTeXm4kRUKFf7eJ3eEkVYA0dOi1k7xoQWtj704csr9zfu5hhAxQs8tC71LmFP02srEFAmp1jlzBt57KXpNJbG9t2tsYvp0frgfRq4HBy7ag/s640/blogger-image--721558798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Qr3TQl5wMcD64E1OLmfLbLH_qJmthidFVTeXm4kRUKFf7eJ3eEkVYA0dOi1k7xoQWtj704csr9zfu5hhAxQs8tC71LmFP02srEFAmp1jlzBt57KXpNJbG9t2tsYvp0frgfRq4HBy7ag/s640/blogger-image--721558798.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMi0zqXC0WVFesXB9KNGryVFLqw3BKJA5CmAtUbxOGf12n22tPdRr1nLPfHYVxKZebyZfln0QQ1cM5rl2_EI1XpvHC65F6MFY2oGiOOdrBv_AktiS0qyQA1FTtKq-siokZMJ6wc01Jwp8/s640/blogger-image-1582300825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMi0zqXC0WVFesXB9KNGryVFLqw3BKJA5CmAtUbxOGf12n22tPdRr1nLPfHYVxKZebyZfln0QQ1cM5rl2_EI1XpvHC65F6MFY2oGiOOdrBv_AktiS0qyQA1FTtKq-siokZMJ6wc01Jwp8/s640/blogger-image-1582300825.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3xzMRt7oJvLe6wevTRixBER64t_KjeptT1BuAPEsFO_IBz0WFF1XQLp6kaHZJTCJNdSQiDDsjwOHAueaVrNnnhBrEohI6faLziaI8b3Z5Tq6NC00GpKC1VlYtP42RiBy3X0DECge5Sp0/s640/blogger-image-2063566565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3xzMRt7oJvLe6wevTRixBER64t_KjeptT1BuAPEsFO_IBz0WFF1XQLp6kaHZJTCJNdSQiDDsjwOHAueaVrNnnhBrEohI6faLziaI8b3Z5Tq6NC00GpKC1VlYtP42RiBy3X0DECge5Sp0/s640/blogger-image-2063566565.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIuhcaq56iii-xIIR_ZntdJ6E-oWOvIibIJdOhDj9ae3gn3PBY6hZXNkV5oVP3FmIFXSDXeOJwOhuOMUqii1HH_jNT97b8CIqWR_pff0Yb9oVLx5PTZ2VonugFmjd79QwRSWHWNXwnD7A/s640/blogger-image--1051356336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIuhcaq56iii-xIIR_ZntdJ6E-oWOvIibIJdOhDj9ae3gn3PBY6hZXNkV5oVP3FmIFXSDXeOJwOhuOMUqii1HH_jNT97b8CIqWR_pff0Yb9oVLx5PTZ2VonugFmjd79QwRSWHWNXwnD7A/s640/blogger-image--1051356336.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>After seeing nurses and/or doctors, those who have prescriptions to be filled are taken to the Pharmacy. Our diligent Pharmacy crew carefully fills prescriptions. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-PAYk4Pl8AJFRTijUGcZY8aisJJvXy1uPd20kh-pq4RadhUL-JnMlacziln5NSkg_JFMSTAOH8fHCnc2kMSEopXv3bbF_w9vsPrpcWK_jPN8waMPxEGTALmxqWV602Olo5gzFYi2KqQ/s640/blogger-image-7897145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-PAYk4Pl8AJFRTijUGcZY8aisJJvXy1uPd20kh-pq4RadhUL-JnMlacziln5NSkg_JFMSTAOH8fHCnc2kMSEopXv3bbF_w9vsPrpcWK_jPN8waMPxEGTALmxqWV602Olo5gzFYi2KqQ/s640/blogger-image-7897145.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Ricardo is our pharmacist/interpreter extraordinaire. For years, with his excellent Spanish speaking skills, he has made sure that each patient understands just what they are to do with each medication and packet of vitamins.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWW7K_euROMWcExKZ-LiNP0etUX7PpksmQcP33k9sJjNSdFaWGjmVVsH6IbsUKjRxcUrJHpKogvL4qV15I_WHfE7KJtnO-mK0z39yW-tJwwUo-JkWZ9IvfaDE0hXBrFtxRU_NnbxFMiM/s640/blogger-image--117217695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWW7K_euROMWcExKZ-LiNP0etUX7PpksmQcP33k9sJjNSdFaWGjmVVsH6IbsUKjRxcUrJHpKogvL4qV15I_WHfE7KJtnO-mK0z39yW-tJwwUo-JkWZ9IvfaDE0hXBrFtxRU_NnbxFMiM/s640/blogger-image--117217695.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Almost every adult visits the Eyeglasses table to receive a pair of sunglasses and/or reading glasses if needed.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJP8fig-BgOkUKfCBSR-5lCw5i2ncY6tywM_hb1wDbkzCTfo8gBSBefbY8OMTj45_PR1Av2JkqAylnZ5x7DKozWluBS74ki-PzJ9RiFWEWvyesTPTd4RgcPJR-zqBtbVOK84jyBb4-kc/s640/blogger-image--1619679959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJP8fig-BgOkUKfCBSR-5lCw5i2ncY6tywM_hb1wDbkzCTfo8gBSBefbY8OMTj45_PR1Av2JkqAylnZ5x7DKozWluBS74ki-PzJ9RiFWEWvyesTPTd4RgcPJR-zqBtbVOK84jyBb4-kc/s640/blogger-image--1619679959.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvRwILCiGBw0ge5RucjBIIDf1ryoSX7Yr90HTODnaY1YGRYFufIqSg109ikdiUw70tK_QEyw0tXiAzgTzQij50J6Gwoj-cr7_Ai-QdFbPPvZMhdl1w33oORuUY9ZbnkKXUmCtkHkLPY0/s640/blogger-image-427112044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvRwILCiGBw0ge5RucjBIIDf1ryoSX7Yr90HTODnaY1YGRYFufIqSg109ikdiUw70tK_QEyw0tXiAzgTzQij50J6Gwoj-cr7_Ai-QdFbPPvZMhdl1w33oORuUY9ZbnkKXUmCtkHkLPY0/s640/blogger-image-427112044.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-Xh9uxI2ddYOVGae8U3MgiE575r3jRiwAIc9hvj0S_cc1fu19SPJhMaKsEW0R2YwaPjMwoIHYm3MBCS8dCX4XlBkb_ZP_2PJv4JDuNU6Aep-bxBEPJjXa5zsi6FJ_Uut-viEBZ-J9Zs/s640/blogger-image-1458032115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-Xh9uxI2ddYOVGae8U3MgiE575r3jRiwAIc9hvj0S_cc1fu19SPJhMaKsEW0R2YwaPjMwoIHYm3MBCS8dCX4XlBkb_ZP_2PJv4JDuNU6Aep-bxBEPJjXa5zsi6FJ_Uut-viEBZ-J9Zs/s640/blogger-image-1458032115.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNvIqXrWaOQ_7kaOfn1YRUou0q1l9G9dA9gog3UTayCDaZjFAL1yDPHtxP9mY4en8KlLsdWLjqIVXtKLya05xsE_VCV2LZhOS4LOp3Wbzs4QuRXzmm9KLl2GI2AVk4iw7JgbffhH0c4U/s640/blogger-image-997038365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNvIqXrWaOQ_7kaOfn1YRUou0q1l9G9dA9gog3UTayCDaZjFAL1yDPHtxP9mY4en8KlLsdWLjqIVXtKLya05xsE_VCV2LZhOS4LOp3Wbzs4QuRXzmm9KLl2GI2AVk4iw7JgbffhH0c4U/s640/blogger-image-997038365.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Children and adults receive toothbrushes, toothpaste, and instruction in oral hygiene from the ever-smiling Hannah:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYSAlB2zRps45aAZhE6NqXLiLH8VTqjKqLDXZh14C4kw9P0r5oUSKWAqGZ2aizRhFiNqOFYQIhhFEH15hXFWOdFx0eOYIkwbHHgJNfAwJ8bZYMBi80LmVvoPhYKj5Aot3LSfso6xm3Dc/s640/blogger-image--28574379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYSAlB2zRps45aAZhE6NqXLiLH8VTqjKqLDXZh14C4kw9P0r5oUSKWAqGZ2aizRhFiNqOFYQIhhFEH15hXFWOdFx0eOYIkwbHHgJNfAwJ8bZYMBi80LmVvoPhYKj5Aot3LSfso6xm3Dc/s640/blogger-image--28574379.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And before they leave, they pass by the Evangelism table where they have an opportunity to hear about God's love, to pray with someone about any concerns they may have, and to receive a Spanish Bible or New Testament. This day in Empalme, the church pastor, his wife, and several other church leaders joined us in praying with members of their community.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2iAyou93yEylt9mSGmDhCrnmVafSzI7mCDLMkaKLrh6TEHjDEp6t4xc-588WZYsAy3QdXZ7wPooiqzBu6d6Wvj6DMDU9xJikTgBTZx5PTEAcnR7flatiKbHoBdCzv6w0XvTHYEqBdDo/s640/blogger-image--1438338692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2iAyou93yEylt9mSGmDhCrnmVafSzI7mCDLMkaKLrh6TEHjDEp6t4xc-588WZYsAy3QdXZ7wPooiqzBu6d6Wvj6DMDU9xJikTgBTZx5PTEAcnR7flatiKbHoBdCzv6w0XvTHYEqBdDo/s640/blogger-image--1438338692.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrgclSmYeOgZem0AK39TSoB_yfo-q0XON_ZLBr6wahBuJWylMqFW_JXQOnAylXXrzdfft20xnXOOXjjdhsQvG8G77qKtQBXR1k0cat2vwoXFCudDUrGBZNs97nj3fHgDl2J4GaUr1Tn8/s640/blogger-image-131896268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrgclSmYeOgZem0AK39TSoB_yfo-q0XON_ZLBr6wahBuJWylMqFW_JXQOnAylXXrzdfft20xnXOOXjjdhsQvG8G77qKtQBXR1k0cat2vwoXFCudDUrGBZNs97nj3fHgDl2J4GaUr1Tn8/s640/blogger-image-131896268.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm sure you've noticed the balloons in many of the photos. That's probably the favorite activity of the children's ministry! The little ones hold onto those balloons for all they're worth, and proudly show them to their parents and grandparents.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2NnBPFCcapWn4_X9lHe4sGJbCIlk3MeT6dpY1TNbE9gh8s-gis8rxi-5TPHkD2HYvJUKwlVns3-EN49MGo2GNDwpX7qaDmR8vCcUJZ91iMkr4gL48Ip1-zf8ZprETc8k_uGNIMEundDs/s640/blogger-image--823391083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2NnBPFCcapWn4_X9lHe4sGJbCIlk3MeT6dpY1TNbE9gh8s-gis8rxi-5TPHkD2HYvJUKwlVns3-EN49MGo2GNDwpX7qaDmR8vCcUJZ91iMkr4gL48Ip1-zf8ZprETc8k_uGNIMEundDs/s640/blogger-image--823391083.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUY4J0kPNig3w_POO_J6fPtoxZz7d8xAsXj1tfRYsgaGWs3N9bTQu_J2Pb0s57E1HsFPJYbgmwjfBAyl1TXJrcfH-qNEV6qvmAbGnOJI-bcZpnsX7Maz5NrmUmMAp2q69p8Vzkmo3MCI/s640/blogger-image--308354233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUY4J0kPNig3w_POO_J6fPtoxZz7d8xAsXj1tfRYsgaGWs3N9bTQu_J2Pb0s57E1HsFPJYbgmwjfBAyl1TXJrcfH-qNEV6qvmAbGnOJI-bcZpnsX7Maz5NrmUmMAp2q69p8Vzkmo3MCI/s640/blogger-image--308354233.jpg"></a></div><br></div> What a joy it is to minister to people of all ages!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvC0KggR1mT8B244kP26WfkIFSnU4kDa5WyLceRvHheN6RTC-6AK3I9FEvW9IzzlSgT8iIiFf0MiTdtt_Wjh863iRZ1XbWFLCUjdkUAaodeOWi3aZ2RNe47TZ7a6Z5INWKRPoZvqT-nI/s640/blogger-image--1328101022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvC0KggR1mT8B244kP26WfkIFSnU4kDa5WyLceRvHheN6RTC-6AK3I9FEvW9IzzlSgT8iIiFf0MiTdtt_Wjh863iRZ1XbWFLCUjdkUAaodeOWi3aZ2RNe47TZ7a6Z5INWKRPoZvqT-nI/s640/blogger-image--1328101022.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-11523273295350129362016-01-13T09:47:00.001-08:002016-01-13T10:06:46.944-08:00Day4: Ministry in PotamSo many photos of Potam (and it was such a long day...12 hours from getting on the bus to returning!) that I've had to divide the day into 3 blog posts. <div><br></div><div>First things first: take a look at how well fueled we are!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUr4H7q5N5xJ6ZmVlEEmxp0Ytu3AFjOZWTF6fERACZypHc097g2qOP4yLwxB_PoEK8EjpHtyFSTFmudXTTSPkJKySbLn_RmPH22U3osVePSsPlA87HTpHhCLX3v3n7WBkX-3ljCzkW_I/s640/blogger-image-296409976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUr4H7q5N5xJ6ZmVlEEmxp0Ytu3AFjOZWTF6fERACZypHc097g2qOP4yLwxB_PoEK8EjpHtyFSTFmudXTTSPkJKySbLn_RmPH22U3osVePSsPlA87HTpHhCLX3v3n7WBkX-3ljCzkW_I/s640/blogger-image-296409976.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6IQFmRp7CfwPMkkkYOLTmxCSn3RkbysbIhgITuY1wT1E951na5BQIDU3-ElZqn3t83WZVsPmsVnDtIhghKzhz1wTfcp4Isl32_iZhdr4Nn22M0pLvgikxPBIHIpW70Rl4xPdKokL51Q/s640/blogger-image-968562729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6IQFmRp7CfwPMkkkYOLTmxCSn3RkbysbIhgITuY1wT1E951na5BQIDU3-ElZqn3t83WZVsPmsVnDtIhghKzhz1wTfcp4Isl32_iZhdr4Nn22M0pLvgikxPBIHIpW70Rl4xPdKokL51Q/s640/blogger-image-968562729.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">At breakfast time, the table is laid with everything we need for packing our lunches: bread, mayo, chicken or tuna salad, cheese, cold cuts, lettuce, veggies, and chips. We each pack what we want into a large ziploc bag, label it with our name, and stack the lunches into 2 coolers on wheels.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtPjV-6ddlCiVDlR1r5lZiDM-BfJnsLh_Gumcg4g2L9A22YD7fdXewa-DsLAEO7AxfwcU6aXtsDDc5g8mXn8nsBVcKI4D6MwfRkc1w3oDRI-YAor4HVBy3JdEfRg7h9Js8KHg1m0CKW8/s640/blogger-image--949629554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtPjV-6ddlCiVDlR1r5lZiDM-BfJnsLh_Gumcg4g2L9A22YD7fdXewa-DsLAEO7AxfwcU6aXtsDDc5g8mXn8nsBVcKI4D6MwfRkc1w3oDRI-YAor4HVBy3JdEfRg7h9Js8KHg1m0CKW8/s640/blogger-image--949629554.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div>Before leaving, of course, I had to do my daily check of the construction team. Great progress on the giant sunshade:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYtIUnDDHyTfGAu7crtxWVq4lCcR8JglFnk4k-m3MkDC3laUgebrSQhtRTiO1pUFc3dKK2IAihXZRgwApJIgkOvuT2dp2RPmb7wLkOvy-gZ3KIGpkb5ZPkzSeFrj6GRTe30d2CTibCYrQ/s640/blogger-image-454807890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYtIUnDDHyTfGAu7crtxWVq4lCcR8JglFnk4k-m3MkDC3laUgebrSQhtRTiO1pUFc3dKK2IAihXZRgwApJIgkOvuT2dp2RPmb7wLkOvy-gZ3KIGpkb5ZPkzSeFrj6GRTe30d2CTibCYrQ/s640/blogger-image-454807890.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jDOzUidLSQhvnjtxORyurCbxTk9L1IYieRgejKu9ewjtvEJTkt6dmP8NlW_h90z4sZmiTS2XScnxnqfHL8_hegPJPb8KGfwCsmMGhVgIL8c_aBnMCQMRCYGuFJXqS0tdTEAbmUXpze8/s640/blogger-image-1600765550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jDOzUidLSQhvnjtxORyurCbxTk9L1IYieRgejKu9ewjtvEJTkt6dmP8NlW_h90z4sZmiTS2XScnxnqfHL8_hegPJPb8KGfwCsmMGhVgIL8c_aBnMCQMRCYGuFJXqS0tdTEAbmUXpze8/s640/blogger-image-1600765550.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>Here's a welcome sight! For the past few days we've been traveling in an assortment of rented vans, not always with great confidence that they would get us there. The bus was inoperable, waiting for a part. And this being Mexico, the part came much later than expected. However, it finally arrived, and Himer, who can do anything, installed it. Now we can travel in style! (Well...comparatively....)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzjtK35aefztwiAA6-CSuTEqOPigelBVepd0DEr0FiVzChInZtevSXqNZ2HGJCwt9EFtujGBcaEj7FZrExnjcjRd7aYhvn6fQvDu5mIo01AVh_Nqmn0UK5KGqL-5-5jZREJD3Yh0I1pc/s640/blogger-image--1906713387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzjtK35aefztwiAA6-CSuTEqOPigelBVepd0DEr0FiVzChInZtevSXqNZ2HGJCwt9EFtujGBcaEj7FZrExnjcjRd7aYhvn6fQvDu5mIo01AVh_Nqmn0UK5KGqL-5-5jZREJD3Yh0I1pc/s640/blogger-image--1906713387.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvz433OjASZWs_YpqyiPSmCI8pqI-1cp2WRGqkPEOUfybhbi4CBRhqr1FN2_vETXIWjE_zpJKT3sKi7kVJlWkXZflGmzK0DLiFayPwcb6Ky7vwB57VwSL6jA8sINMT10UdPAVulXSKjw/s640/blogger-image-2100985176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvz433OjASZWs_YpqyiPSmCI8pqI-1cp2WRGqkPEOUfybhbi4CBRhqr1FN2_vETXIWjE_zpJKT3sKi7kVJlWkXZflGmzK0DLiFayPwcb6Ky7vwB57VwSL6jA8sINMT10UdPAVulXSKjw/s640/blogger-image-2100985176.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We jounced along for an hour and a half till we got to Potam. (If you know what a "Fitbit" is, you'll get an idea of how bumpy the ride was. A Fitbit records your activity for the day: number of steps, total miles walked, etc. kind of like a sophisticated pedometer. After the rides to and from Potam, my Fitbit was fooled into thinking that I walked almost 18,000 steps that day for a total of over 7 miles!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The setup is becoming easier every day, as team members move into the rhythm and we become more efficient and aware of all the little details involved.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5by14ZyFt9GR1knsr_2KqcoQJ7sDeljTUEnMwROxJbREo-ywNsFF4kgLwK7e1dPRiRJTuC3Zv0SBi4nkkuNMwHBbSkLHgTyeyS0yZK9Qvy6_apmEm19by5RVUqLBZ8QBw1dYdqKEfVs/s640/blogger-image--1240676912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5by14ZyFt9GR1knsr_2KqcoQJ7sDeljTUEnMwROxJbREo-ywNsFF4kgLwK7e1dPRiRJTuC3Zv0SBi4nkkuNMwHBbSkLHgTyeyS0yZK9Qvy6_apmEm19by5RVUqLBZ8QBw1dYdqKEfVs/s640/blogger-image--1240676912.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jenny and Juan Carlos preparing the evangelism table:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQAlobJ_6w_7szcUQkxBn_FZaR3gSs8bOIQEaG2ujy0JI4MdSfxkJGiwp5FA5Ik8GvlT7XF98lmoTUoTCD-7qD2q-iRY0oxTsGhZC7nBiADhuJyBYO5n7D0BukQrlA1984ShxhVTxxDA/s640/blogger-image-389756444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQAlobJ_6w_7szcUQkxBn_FZaR3gSs8bOIQEaG2ujy0JI4MdSfxkJGiwp5FA5Ik8GvlT7XF98lmoTUoTCD-7qD2q-iRY0oxTsGhZC7nBiADhuJyBYO5n7D0BukQrlA1984ShxhVTxxDA/s640/blogger-image-389756444.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">More shade for our workers and patients:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgolnC9B2ru7oCYh6hwhJs9LZMMDk4eILdGUOIHsZM37UTjg9oWZLFrSoOUdL9_SGIxoP1XDNWStqjAeXQqBuu9vFGVYLWUAc_-tHa3VfC6Mw90B3rgFVle-b2N6OAUHMUQUkMSkyDcA/s640/blogger-image-788244637.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgolnC9B2ru7oCYh6hwhJs9LZMMDk4eILdGUOIHsZM37UTjg9oWZLFrSoOUdL9_SGIxoP1XDNWStqjAeXQqBuu9vFGVYLWUAc_-tHa3VfC6Mw90B3rgFVle-b2N6OAUHMUQUkMSkyDcA/s640/blogger-image-788244637.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div> Lucas and Mark setting up the tent for a port-a-potty. You have no idea how important these are, when we have 50 team members spend 8-12 hours in a remote village with no running water. We set up three each day: one for men, one for women, and a third to use for our patients who may need a urinalysis test.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX58XVFXNMbu0q2JIgCGzRkFsKoACgZK2S8Kgu_GQfpgCqU4kZJpjKMfRW1C6hXcXrXXRd9_mHcSUF-pxqaPVfnltSJjHC3-rJLeA7aXtQrpEWTm8YHUjovC95WyVFhFq-q6cJ5OAJp5I/s640/blogger-image-1370834949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX58XVFXNMbu0q2JIgCGzRkFsKoACgZK2S8Kgu_GQfpgCqU4kZJpjKMfRW1C6hXcXrXXRd9_mHcSUF-pxqaPVfnltSJjHC3-rJLeA7aXtQrpEWTm8YHUjovC95WyVFhFq-q6cJ5OAJp5I/s640/blogger-image-1370834949.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hannah's dental hygiene station:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9dU65a3wCIRXY3L8GJvGIk1W9AHPMIMqzG3gkBZ5SxUqVdso8j6GZg6WYwG-2fsLOCgUipVr-YiKmzj6DWYGilQBdEwPd4dRpRYn9m0VUcWuQLDRQjFWLCqaFJeEVvlTHSwlE8XOy1E/s640/blogger-image-499487213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9dU65a3wCIRXY3L8GJvGIk1W9AHPMIMqzG3gkBZ5SxUqVdso8j6GZg6WYwG-2fsLOCgUipVr-YiKmzj6DWYGilQBdEwPd4dRpRYn9m0VUcWuQLDRQjFWLCqaFJeEVvlTHSwlE8XOy1E/s640/blogger-image-499487213.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The opening prayer service was especially moving this morning. The local pastor of a church in Potam prayed for our mission and ministry. We were all touched by having the prayer turned around. Usually we pray more for those we will be serving, and this particular morning, we were blessed as the Pastor prayed for US. The following shot shows the pastor and his wife, who stayed with us the whole long day, encouraging the people in his village to accept the love of Jesus Christ.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTymc6-BEhGvNRGMJI3wDh_ZHqD9Ts_vLCTwnvybnkpiyvYN0xj_J2E0qKA1SVQAw_Cj_TyGSPo-xCav-Bies6B1VOh00M8R8xe7ZiIAqFueuhXU2mG1UMqSD7bhb2n3fiVmwCY2VNp_o/s640/blogger-image--1562089626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTymc6-BEhGvNRGMJI3wDh_ZHqD9Ts_vLCTwnvybnkpiyvYN0xj_J2E0qKA1SVQAw_Cj_TyGSPo-xCav-Bies6B1VOh00M8R8xe7ZiIAqFueuhXU2mG1UMqSD7bhb2n3fiVmwCY2VNp_o/s640/blogger-image--1562089626.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwLUlF1E5WWvdo7xWm8YNYig4BY3wpPzFQ32j3BDPstCny4WmG8_z0ZpCNHZHueQGmNDXsUFy5OgCQdZ351KI9MCTg-aijCmBvJ47cbeqknU9p2OQhBBDGJEAQdzONWrPfx0yF1WFLDo/s640/blogger-image-1626595751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwLUlF1E5WWvdo7xWm8YNYig4BY3wpPzFQ32j3BDPstCny4WmG8_z0ZpCNHZHueQGmNDXsUFy5OgCQdZ351KI9MCTg-aijCmBvJ47cbeqknU9p2OQhBBDGJEAQdzONWrPfx0yF1WFLDo/s640/blogger-image-1626595751.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The day was VERY busy. This is a village where we've ministered for many years. The first year the people were suspicious and even hostile, and we could serve very few. But year by year they have come to trust us more and more. God has been working mightily in Potam, starting with touching the hearts of a few people, and then bringing an evangelical church and pastor to the village to reach more. On Monday over 400 people came to receive medical care, eyeglasses, sunglasses, toothbrushes, encouragement, wholesome children's activities, prescriptions and vitamins, to hear about the love of God, and to receive that love in many different ways. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Before we were set up, we had a long line of patients. Later in the day there were so many that we had to divide the people into two lines.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyRsaTs2NIQ6a1RtefgwybGXmbnTUL7fbStN8-H_gj-QwpDSa-edokAaQJYB91xfzGoZIyZmZVD5F23AByKpYTfT6tkmeP5HabnY5iCQJ3w5ebKok-r4lGK2cyXp6Dr899JjulrOQgnA/s640/blogger-image-787513485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyRsaTs2NIQ6a1RtefgwybGXmbnTUL7fbStN8-H_gj-QwpDSa-edokAaQJYB91xfzGoZIyZmZVD5F23AByKpYTfT6tkmeP5HabnY5iCQJ3w5ebKok-r4lGK2cyXp6Dr899JjulrOQgnA/s640/blogger-image-787513485.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Los tres jeffes </i>(the three head honchos) conferring and fine-tuning. Curt, Mark, and Dr. Gabor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhd0rJNycNcG53gLftSS3nGVV7gatZsLVVUhd1oiQ7IHR_A9380Sg7hepvElV9sztziysxsz0w2830QPtzW5Hs0O0aEidtm85ykzkOWTJGA-zvFccSokYwI150juwZtmaJYWx5DYi-Qs/s640/blogger-image-1952074876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhd0rJNycNcG53gLftSS3nGVV7gatZsLVVUhd1oiQ7IHR_A9380Sg7hepvElV9sztziysxsz0w2830QPtzW5Hs0O0aEidtm85ykzkOWTJGA-zvFccSokYwI150juwZtmaJYWx5DYi-Qs/s640/blogger-image-1952074876.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Each of our doctors has a tender and caring heart. They pray with their patients whenever possible, and treat each person with compassion and dignity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dr. Gabor:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwtFnJZFe7b-eIB389Z6nmV9Rhx_Eyf2Lni4UjcTH7s1h20VCNuAXWO72uIwituBEqo-FgFhn5_3z3pr95YAVf3TMAnwaIqKpOEo4G6LBHqtRkPDFu3k-iXVnBsS-fJSMw3yw-9sa_rE/s640/blogger-image-1252218519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwtFnJZFe7b-eIB389Z6nmV9Rhx_Eyf2Lni4UjcTH7s1h20VCNuAXWO72uIwituBEqo-FgFhn5_3z3pr95YAVf3TMAnwaIqKpOEo4G6LBHqtRkPDFu3k-iXVnBsS-fJSMw3yw-9sa_rE/s640/blogger-image-1252218519.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Dr. Ken:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8umlODhjGC9dGgpEFtux9jzJ0XcGL6NcYoUBDpMF8pKoPgFxysHz3WM258J5QI4oRIYa4_M2ZDT5S9ehjesTSn5UjU4XmSUDijJmK-o_s_ccgSGqWF1Z43l7VQvyQQgX4mAmL3nrgZE/s640/blogger-image--1850923460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Our sandwiches are here in the coolers, accompanied by fruit, cookies, granola bars, and a large cooler full of cold drinks. We slip away a few at a time to eat, so the ministry can continue throughout the day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7gCRXx53hVlq5VHclwsjUXt9N5Ruro_zEtnYcuuZ5YBRmLW4cbm9RCd7Ef_zr8SdfFX93sv8fHlA44Gym2CqfPk9Z6AwCGplA1tnhCsaRLBMmvwcV4RGb8H7AYKoNgFLU-qad_S64ZA/s640/blogger-image-1518525639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7gCRXx53hVlq5VHclwsjUXt9N5Ruro_zEtnYcuuZ5YBRmLW4cbm9RCd7Ef_zr8SdfFX93sv8fHlA44Gym2CqfPk9Z6AwCGplA1tnhCsaRLBMmvwcV4RGb8H7AYKoNgFLU-qad_S64ZA/s640/blogger-image-1518525639.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcM_MvykBwv6Pqj0po9os-s__ieboIwr7rBPtWR8cZfN2qBP9bFhJtaGnrJPMIzOHVpq1kdI5hsW0R5L4uDHnpgtT7jCOmoln13DvSYTTHIjhAcRfSPVeFXYi0R962uo3LNHKCJdrcn0/s640/blogger-image--826457834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This is our 16th year providing medical, construction and evangelical Christian help to those in remote villages in Honduras and Mexico, who may not otherwise have access to these opportunities. Donations of any size are always gratefully received and will be used to continue to provide care such as you have seen in this blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you wish to join with us financially, please make checks out to KALM (the original name of Rocky Mountain Ministries) and mail them to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Rocky Mountain Ministries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">P.O. Box 1371</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bozeman, Montana 59771</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We will send you a tax-deductible receipt and will prayerfully and carefully use any donations received.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As always, we ask for your prayers...for the health and safety of our team, for wisdom and courage in the day to day ministry operations, and for the precious souls we reach to receive healing: both physically and spiritually as they come to know the love of Jesus Christ.</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pP6wr-yj85vDU37uov3-pNbC-bo5AwYkPxMUc5IpXWC3ahA1HvHDrfsN7vi-REgh8uwGjWs74BYJaRiG_g4PEOZS6VvkDabgYBT6ZCiJMibwJ24I-SBIr2W2etJQ2xInNQP_awupJ0k/s640/blogger-image--936980640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pP6wr-yj85vDU37uov3-pNbC-bo5AwYkPxMUc5IpXWC3ahA1HvHDrfsN7vi-REgh8uwGjWs74BYJaRiG_g4PEOZS6VvkDabgYBT6ZCiJMibwJ24I-SBIr2W2etJQ2xInNQP_awupJ0k/s640/blogger-image--936980640.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-26031208746769060552016-01-12T23:04:00.001-08:002016-01-13T10:08:39.323-08:00Mission Day 4: Yaqui Village of Potam--Village ScenesI These first few photos were taken from the bus as we entered the village of Potam. Potam is one of the poorest villages we see, and yet, as you will notice, there is electricity. The Indian villages receive government funding, so a remote Yaqui village may have electricity whereas a comparable Mexican village probably would not. Watch for a couple of satellite dishes as well, and even the occasional privately-owned vehicle (usually well-used!). Most people get around by foot or bicycle within the village, and by bus if they need to go outside the area.<div><br></div><div>The bus station, perhaps?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFH85Dv8o3IhvWlTUFuO8vp0q0oaNYfh-46LKdOHAJVAcxnQiG8f3U33VqSL7DdkkPZHHyKRqi44oZFQhuVvz5ST5kmVm1NlV1S4LqLjSMbVWX0j63bl9rxQy6tH0B0o9sm6gDVBbLkm8/s640/blogger-image--1345725712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFH85Dv8o3IhvWlTUFuO8vp0q0oaNYfh-46LKdOHAJVAcxnQiG8f3U33VqSL7DdkkPZHHyKRqi44oZFQhuVvz5ST5kmVm1NlV1S4LqLjSMbVWX0j63bl9rxQy6tH0B0o9sm6gDVBbLkm8/s640/blogger-image--1345725712.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One of the nicer houses with a fenced in yard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBfFeC6tMMQt9b5FQClTMpEyU60_yCUu2Ova1NNdrIXTZYvKMkrzckEQiJ9JXPv0ZXRpR4HIFSYCsIu7o-oVm6XtNmjgekf-P3SNJupx0jVO4GfczVeC1CbL4ruqIr_ZCtjSTGJi27F4/s640/blogger-image-1976810754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbe7bW3jOofVOh3-qqQSVQIyqmTDigRVuSEFPs8pEjih7eg8FDHCHKhjq1E8_9jbn8fcTm3TyGFSjRdIvlyj-RKyayFh5Y-Hdl9cyNDWD0HrBmK2lqx34Fz-2tnmTI7RwawfRF9Wf2kgg/s640/blogger-image--1041503638.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the bakery:</div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqeU5pV2UUomKXyFiUR9Cl-78xtWIbRrvLc6TtIcFcubjdV1Y8R87XdiUeV3Jo6BCpVgpfFd2MheiATAFojfrqevAjC3q7RsUc-PBTTc77uhX-Bmz9oVdwz2WN5xlG0tdlVegNyubKVo/s640/blogger-image-1303684025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqeU5pV2UUomKXyFiUR9Cl-78xtWIbRrvLc6TtIcFcubjdV1Y8R87XdiUeV3Jo6BCpVgpfFd2MheiATAFojfrqevAjC3q7RsUc-PBTTc77uhX-Bmz9oVdwz2WN5xlG0tdlVegNyubKVo/s640/blogger-image-1303684025.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Several shots of Potam's Kindergarten/ Preschool:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQi_70-VAM2EnVctePbVFAMvx-GqPZqcEttIMFkyHhfNEL02OhyO4aMAkVTIEguBvCHexAkQxlNqDhQ_GtIzxNboj63ErChwE-IxnL1kJtdw4ZhQWBs2iQ5hKAez-KBswbX2foONfsa48/s640/blogger-image--511243674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQi_70-VAM2EnVctePbVFAMvx-GqPZqcEttIMFkyHhfNEL02OhyO4aMAkVTIEguBvCHexAkQxlNqDhQ_GtIzxNboj63ErChwE-IxnL1kJtdw4ZhQWBs2iQ5hKAez-KBswbX2foONfsa48/s640/blogger-image--511243674.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div> This was the only visible play apparatus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v6XGTh6WY55c3EueIv_p7nH-jgPQPBvASDarTs14Sid9IWHGH6n4Zfnzi8MdGeReXgcBQQm-r7B4JwjziY77T8lRvZ6ybFny1L-7CLM1HP_CgZFyEuo0A-b7hPvoM1TBpULf2PjvpGU/s640/blogger-image--1813218841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v6XGTh6WY55c3EueIv_p7nH-jgPQPBvASDarTs14Sid9IWHGH6n4Zfnzi8MdGeReXgcBQQm-r7B4JwjziY77T8lRvZ6ybFny1L-7CLM1HP_CgZFyEuo0A-b7hPvoM1TBpULf2PjvpGU/s640/blogger-image--1813218841.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWODjt_bRE3o-7YnlBlHjHb5MWou49gyAKCTm1s-zpIYW6WGuGZBRtdRUYD9RqymEEZpyyZ5AZTCarP4-zWgZ2cIAbgzbjiE17rpcnuGF9JWsoj-7JUdkSAKhP9SB3OOZtGwjBCa3qEQ/s640/blogger-image-999796618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWODjt_bRE3o-7YnlBlHjHb5MWou49gyAKCTm1s-zpIYW6WGuGZBRtdRUYD9RqymEEZpyyZ5AZTCarP4-zWgZ2cIAbgzbjiE17rpcnuGF9JWsoj-7JUdkSAKhP9SB3OOZtGwjBCa3qEQ/s640/blogger-image-999796618.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the general store across the street from the Kindergarten:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVvHu3u9R0Pz7mvuyaBFLSr4i8Agy8F9VIt-v26cNwNSed4ZllJjEy8YFFQj2EZZWUAGt9Bv5HOQMdVE9_3chOToJMFJ3bbh-icWQ3a5xnD2dk5HrkDv6MbfQ5__eJi4viH8_dJafVOY/s640/blogger-image--1702579400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVvHu3u9R0Pz7mvuyaBFLSr4i8Agy8F9VIt-v26cNwNSed4ZllJjEy8YFFQj2EZZWUAGt9Bv5HOQMdVE9_3chOToJMFJ3bbh-icWQ3a5xnD2dk5HrkDv6MbfQ5__eJi4viH8_dJafVOY/s640/blogger-image--1702579400.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is typical of the condition of the roads in the interior of Potam:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJTE5iaOa_HCZHR0Nj7YshsJNbhufo6KK2JBSGAuU5JTCO5wY-AzgDwPCUzFTXQU_XHqUSkmQ8oJtoLD_q8qVebVBTAXXlHbIyWIOE3OseH9I3HZ91mU1NkfQeALDWBdGac1Ymi2g18o/s640/blogger-image-2122330359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWOQubGyOEHWUgErl5d2BSxqbow14tS6nyyflSEF-dXRMcMeAD43SA8QxTCPw4iDyMwOJ40qeX6JNvyiHSPu6vMNQfCMxWXyHd4GWHDrUWPrCQ1DRIBvGl5xQLrT3kkFe4G1YRSBRikE/s640/blogger-image-2114399130.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A way off from our mission site, we could see a church in Potam, with an interesting looking graveyard. In the afternoon, when we had a chance, a few of us walked over to look at it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uTETCbIG3KoMWL0W79bp3RVaNh6_Lxmf1xAETmCCqr-4MNYGQXvkAmxnBMVHX3Jnp0AC35XwZFP_CsZy2F8ryYf3B_We6eLqq4NILRcLLcS9XCIcgEPuocahjG5CSJBpwaWvuSoUaC4/s640/blogger-image-1715206120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uTETCbIG3KoMWL0W79bp3RVaNh6_Lxmf1xAETmCCqr-4MNYGQXvkAmxnBMVHX3Jnp0AC35XwZFP_CsZy2F8ryYf3B_We6eLqq4NILRcLLcS9XCIcgEPuocahjG5CSJBpwaWvuSoUaC4/s640/blogger-image-1715206120.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Jenny Navarro explained to me that the graveyard had been decorated last week for a Yaqui governmental Election Day, when each of the eight villages decided on their governor. However, apparently Potam couldn't come to an agreement about their incoming governor, so the decorations have been left up for a few more days. If they can't decide this week, they won't have representation at the Yaqui governing board.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn4pRBw-zuwdU7Az-VjSSJp7oPZxnv0-cn0icKD0245Ibrn3nvdVkjfi9wBQ7KTG289Ejeyww9vkbWFTnOGQmEhR0xPclr2_Zpcsv_IV1I2qNFau0wy2AlIFG8f9YlUCoVSGGamgLnRg/s640/blogger-image-204994300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn4pRBw-zuwdU7Az-VjSSJp7oPZxnv0-cn0icKD0245Ibrn3nvdVkjfi9wBQ7KTG289Ejeyww9vkbWFTnOGQmEhR0xPclr2_Zpcsv_IV1I2qNFau0wy2AlIFG8f9YlUCoVSGGamgLnRg/s640/blogger-image-204994300.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvB9bo41LVNo6GnK4R_X8VHMudtb39VxijOBNoEx0hBO2BgL-FiYvMAbQfyzi6Z_Lher46GHU0U9uuhRU7FBqu2sKlVuU9hjpDYCNdur4zMApujfqWuKmf0tUtDYbPUFb2kFts16H59I/s640/blogger-image--1359178830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvB9bo41LVNo6GnK4R_X8VHMudtb39VxijOBNoEx0hBO2BgL-FiYvMAbQfyzi6Z_Lher46GHU0U9uuhRU7FBqu2sKlVuU9hjpDYCNdur4zMApujfqWuKmf0tUtDYbPUFb2kFts16H59I/s640/blogger-image--1359178830.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>We went inside the church, which is being refurbished.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJ0TN9RPhBlgB-u4D2YZYCj3iDSyOhhC0d-gpSSB5PUKb_K0UEDivmXaIn9Ct4Qaeo_RAOjMheqhNd8oXeRSTQHcHYR2-CKzZ_JIbrtq5FMf-3lCKXRZEBOEyqo97JXJVOGyA_PefHG4/s640/blogger-image--598714977.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJ0TN9RPhBlgB-u4D2YZYCj3iDSyOhhC0d-gpSSB5PUKb_K0UEDivmXaIn9Ct4Qaeo_RAOjMheqhNd8oXeRSTQHcHYR2-CKzZ_JIbrtq5FMf-3lCKXRZEBOEyqo97JXJVOGyA_PefHG4/s640/blogger-image--598714977.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Back through the streets to the clinic site:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktuSLxArps6NnewITuMJFgiYmCni54Z9jrUul-Pk6gFR3xjhejM4PVEFhpkhA3KEcoTALLSIrwr2TUF6FdA4yOhZt2LIi3EK9J-u2qNxEtuYV-cbiv5ufSw1TSOLiwFLxZAoYu1fxM8s/s640/blogger-image-531867563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktuSLxArps6NnewITuMJFgiYmCni54Z9jrUul-Pk6gFR3xjhejM4PVEFhpkhA3KEcoTALLSIrwr2TUF6FdA4yOhZt2LIi3EK9J-u2qNxEtuYV-cbiv5ufSw1TSOLiwFLxZAoYu1fxM8s/s640/blogger-image-531867563.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDQclcuc2RzjmideNpfLNoTGEWicprEkSwxpaBBo8RctVNCTnPQbKY5-QTkYRK7Fw4PwN40EExQ-OauCSgkLJvTbzHOicMpjV_MH9m_m5smQPwPyZmclqH6ub-IsPTjP-1O2Fd2-GUE4/s640/blogger-image-1085400331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDQclcuc2RzjmideNpfLNoTGEWicprEkSwxpaBBo8RctVNCTnPQbKY5-QTkYRK7Fw4PwN40EExQ-OauCSgkLJvTbzHOicMpjV_MH9m_m5smQPwPyZmclqH6ub-IsPTjP-1O2Fd2-GUE4/s640/blogger-image-1085400331.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This should give you an idea of the what life may be like in a Yaqui village.</div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-14960930100903822272016-01-12T14:42:00.001-08:002016-01-12T21:28:29.608-08:00Medical Victories in PotamYesterday's trip to the Yaqui village of Potam produced several real turnarounds for our patients. Here are a couple that I was able to photograph and share with you (many more occur in the doctors' tents, and I'm reluctant to invade the patients' privacy with my camera). <div><br></div><div>Early in the day an 85-year old woman was brought in. She was too weak to walk, so several men carried her to the nurses' station in one of our lightweight plastic chairs (wheelchairs would be useless on Potam's muddy and rutted roads...and VERY few residents have any kind of a vehicle).</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbopiPDH38TcArcYiHUOQJdeYcAMfEvzJR37js76NnXN9stKZ5YAA7-efcnO2qvQdPWA-wkuXs_56hClBS5kYpat_y8jTm_BBwsp5XNbBc5cxJ1IDb47l-QGWErY1AzSz_sUYz2dnDUQ/s640/blogger-image-569252471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbopiPDH38TcArcYiHUOQJdeYcAMfEvzJR37js76NnXN9stKZ5YAA7-efcnO2qvQdPWA-wkuXs_56hClBS5kYpat_y8jTm_BBwsp5XNbBc5cxJ1IDb47l-QGWErY1AzSz_sUYz2dnDUQ/s640/blogger-image-569252471.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>She had an extremely high fever and had been unable to eat for some time. She was almost too weak to be responsive in any way. She has many other medical problems as well, but one thing we knew we could help her with was to rehydrate her.</div><div><br></div><div>So one of our doctors started an IV of saline solution and settled her comfortably on a cot in the shade, right next to his tent/examination room, where she could be observed between his other patients. She slept and received IV fluids for a couple of hours.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWPvmz1sFBOO2Q87lInFSBvOX6o6-F6laCpOBwfyVri2uBSRkg8AjqLHilfBXqbnVRP_E00jSAV5u4Fv0rYpk6-FZWnIrjDLpQI-74c_XQI-I95rWp6IalqbicBklvT5OuWvmZ1lBrdU/s640/blogger-image-2051058728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWPvmz1sFBOO2Q87lInFSBvOX6o6-F6laCpOBwfyVri2uBSRkg8AjqLHilfBXqbnVRP_E00jSAV5u4Fv0rYpk6-FZWnIrjDLpQI-74c_XQI-I95rWp6IalqbicBklvT5OuWvmZ1lBrdU/s640/blogger-image-2051058728.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>After a bit she sat up, and the doctor removed the IV. Then she stood, for the first time in weeks, smiled and nodded <i>"muchas gracias", </i>and with the help of her family, walked home. Because of her many medical conditions, she may not live many more weeks or months in her environment, but Dr. John feels that we were able to help her be comfortable and alert for much more than the day or two that she would have survived in her severely dehydrated condition, with no acess to medical care.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB0iER18tzP4C53LB6PcEb2xvKz-6b_AFn6KWnkeAIKZP-9Pbko7ytmOvNNpOcARY55bT8HS41awi0pSd-nP6447vy0QNEeylRts-z-IjBJW3jqugJYcgxMLwiJlLduhncxd1C-0396WA/s640/blogger-image--512391128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB0iER18tzP4C53LB6PcEb2xvKz-6b_AFn6KWnkeAIKZP-9Pbko7ytmOvNNpOcARY55bT8HS41awi0pSd-nP6447vy0QNEeylRts-z-IjBJW3jqugJYcgxMLwiJlLduhncxd1C-0396WA/s640/blogger-image--512391128.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NaTjjz8-QEsLcm5BxWE6JYUy0JZneplycQRi6vrLy8tKVto1BRbtmnxkrNi-akWHxxN2565w3QshcptspV4L9kw9H91edNOP-XhlNnplilbjDaQ5R5jfinwirDQwNLBsAOYWb5wl7BA/s640/blogger-image-1538149332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NaTjjz8-QEsLcm5BxWE6JYUy0JZneplycQRi6vrLy8tKVto1BRbtmnxkrNi-akWHxxN2565w3QshcptspV4L9kw9H91edNOP-XhlNnplilbjDaQ5R5jfinwirDQwNLBsAOYWb5wl7BA/s640/blogger-image-1538149332.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another situation I was privileged to observe was with our last patient of the day. My iPad batteries were depleted by this time, and with no way to recharge it, I'll just have to narrate this story. A mother brought a six-year-old girl in saying that the little girl was unable to hear, even when her mother shouted her name loudly. A quick otoscope exam revealed impacted wax plugging up both ears. So we had Curt haul the small generator over that we carry to each village for situations such as this. We plugged in a Water Pic and nurse Kim carefully irrigated both ears, as the little girl screamed while her mother bravely held her tightly, We were successful in popping out a large plug of wax from each ear (which the little girl was VERY interested in examining!). The screams stopped as soon as the procedure was over, and eureka! She could her her mother's normal conversational voice. Thanks be to God; she'll have a much more normal life now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">ALERT!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The third case I'll share is about a little boy with a third degree burn on his neck from a firecracker accident. It's accompanied by some photos of the burn being cleansed, so if the idea of that bothers you, either stop reading this post now, or quickly scroll down to the blog about Sunday's activities</div><br></div><div>We saw this little guy walking around and we were all happy when his turn came to see a doctor. Doctor Gabor treated him, and he brought in his daughter Danielle to assist and learn.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtzJgYNTnX4dqSBnh2FWcg6wWCAIs1idPSSB_H2Uzb-Xq_37QgxBN6tG7ItTabwEzj2HpKMdqa5_hn2oAA7QYuwedoEn1Fo8IGvBT9-z6gerEnIo9hzec6wcamRYO2CWYTHJoGARfrcI/s640/blogger-image-401054056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtzJgYNTnX4dqSBnh2FWcg6wWCAIs1idPSSB_H2Uzb-Xq_37QgxBN6tG7ItTabwEzj2HpKMdqa5_hn2oAA7QYuwedoEn1Fo8IGvBT9-z6gerEnIo9hzec6wcamRYO2CWYTHJoGARfrcI/s640/blogger-image-401054056.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here she is learning to hook up an IV bag of saline solution to be used (without a needle) to irrigate the burn:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69xIyIvatX2qCJdWl6DDkwCNO-CP8gIrNdu_Z0XQk21mlMHXlXVGdzZ5S1fYrwZa5YJYsDjHR8iTF81kmwF36ywyRnDq7tTahfibCfDdPR30Bjm9ABWYvpd6EQIbRRv3UXt9DYO-37rQ/s640/blogger-image-586133647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69xIyIvatX2qCJdWl6DDkwCNO-CP8gIrNdu_Z0XQk21mlMHXlXVGdzZ5S1fYrwZa5YJYsDjHR8iTF81kmwF36ywyRnDq7tTahfibCfDdPR30Bjm9ABWYvpd6EQIbRRv3UXt9DYO-37rQ/s640/blogger-image-586133647.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUOHIMFShKUX1w_6rxEXdgOjdQUlC859uqtlfb7Lx6B5nVIP0f7kVHei7GEr6aLBkKdtJ1JLcP7BbrsQO-486umre2h8BAPJNLCLXhBdfFijChAvdodNMQg5UONmr5ZDE27HnoW5k7vTs/s640/blogger-image--787128810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUOHIMFShKUX1w_6rxEXdgOjdQUlC859uqtlfb7Lx6B5nVIP0f7kVHei7GEr6aLBkKdtJ1JLcP7BbrsQO-486umre2h8BAPJNLCLXhBdfFijChAvdodNMQg5UONmr5ZDE27HnoW5k7vTs/s640/blogger-image--787128810.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here is the burn before being treated. The white perimeter and the white within the burn had to be carefully removed, because it prevented healing.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvQohHovNufc3TUm6Im5uuiy2cHGDo8dERM_dsV3fap7jdszmllmi6Rv7geJ3FIdSocm_x4hHfICUSlBaoTKvRGjfRVNiEhTsNWq2BsmPcdHCdIH4rgdABW7jnxfJ0cyMOXRgmbShK2M/s640/blogger-image-2066502209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvQohHovNufc3TUm6Im5uuiy2cHGDo8dERM_dsV3fap7jdszmllmi6Rv7geJ3FIdSocm_x4hHfICUSlBaoTKvRGjfRVNiEhTsNWq2BsmPcdHCdIH4rgdABW7jnxfJ0cyMOXRgmbShK2M/s640/blogger-image-2066502209.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>The little fellow was a trooper...not a peep out of him as the wound was irrigated with the saline solution and Dr. Gabor gently scraped away dead tissue.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_bPYa3tV1KeRcuVgNPOLQbchQ4korDhr410Bz9vxlEEJBWwPAFIWIMeBrXsUaVQCWWqYyUgetxKY23bslpiaiuGIELLwXQ_Qfztk7MlFMKwdVwM2SdInTwSjW3wgIQ-FZY2y-ZVkTWo/s640/blogger-image-343567834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_bPYa3tV1KeRcuVgNPOLQbchQ4korDhr410Bz9vxlEEJBWwPAFIWIMeBrXsUaVQCWWqYyUgetxKY23bslpiaiuGIELLwXQ_Qfztk7MlFMKwdVwM2SdInTwSjW3wgIQ-FZY2y-ZVkTWo/s640/blogger-image-343567834.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was a different story once the hydrogen peroxide was applied! Although he cried loudly enough to make his discomfort known, he didn't fight. And his mom held him gently but firmly, making the procedure infinitely easier and less traumatic for the small patient.</div><div><br></div><div>Debriding the last bit of dead tissue was undoubtedly painful, but necessary, and Dr. Gabor worked patiently and gently, yet thoroughly, to expose the healthy pink tissue underneath.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzjFIGqPnSKkrosOAsR9XwuppkaoiYU7Ot5lMFOKHd-NuzJ1vEO-RdStSJlrnLTBF6pGuXejCwFnkk06Sv1j6X6NGgcUz7NXds1LSr4YqVeT5-65rTBwDgPvJ3Qr441DOC1oDxNMSaDI/s640/blogger-image-464795545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzjFIGqPnSKkrosOAsR9XwuppkaoiYU7Ot5lMFOKHd-NuzJ1vEO-RdStSJlrnLTBF6pGuXejCwFnkk06Sv1j6X6NGgcUz7NXds1LSr4YqVeT5-65rTBwDgPvJ3Qr441DOC1oDxNMSaDI/s640/blogger-image-464795545.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Sterile gauze was carefully taped on, and Mom was given extra gauze, tape, and a silver sulfate cream to apply daily at home.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3hzKUBgk1YtGZXyXJcsQ8DurGn3A8vLIlI2n2tga303q1hXisOi9tjq8DAtNsdvST3jgfUII7NqhqBLXGxfEkVLP64GB8MtRliG3xKy4tPVOqu2IFUPy0nSBaLF5JH47IMtRMC7nJLI/s640/blogger-image--1798668877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3hzKUBgk1YtGZXyXJcsQ8DurGn3A8vLIlI2n2tga303q1hXisOi9tjq8DAtNsdvST3jgfUII7NqhqBLXGxfEkVLP64GB8MtRliG3xKy4tPVOqu2IFUPy0nSBaLF5JH47IMtRMC7nJLI/s640/blogger-image--1798668877.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We all laughed, as the little guy, through tears and hiccups, asked for candy. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4zqST17rrsb3OJq52HSTyr5e2qByP4xZy-e83sh4S49u8eB01SqT8LcuXgALjvIJKOHYLb0obSP6nkDvCbhrse-Ebze2tOP_RMlBDxWic3X61uj5gF8dY_j143MrPOD_pcumPEgsqt0/s640/blogger-image--485849435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4zqST17rrsb3OJq52HSTyr5e2qByP4xZy-e83sh4S49u8eB01SqT8LcuXgALjvIJKOHYLb0obSP6nkDvCbhrse-Ebze2tOP_RMlBDxWic3X61uj5gF8dY_j143MrPOD_pcumPEgsqt0/s640/blogger-image--485849435.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Yes, of course! Lollipops transcend any language barriers...and naturally, big brother needed one too!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlCKOlEAQeqz4pQM0Qxh_yGmTLesiSk_0z-11sBDO3Y6FYNBPARnbZAqPrOIJ-Fw3U3IrDF0B28hYgfbHGFljY7EPHEQZrJ4cCTn-h3rNyBquLM3_md2F9WH5ezpIp2dl0iS791jUvmY/s640/blogger-image--1376747335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlCKOlEAQeqz4pQM0Qxh_yGmTLesiSk_0z-11sBDO3Y6FYNBPARnbZAqPrOIJ-Fw3U3IrDF0B28hYgfbHGFljY7EPHEQZrJ4cCTn-h3rNyBquLM3_md2F9WH5ezpIp2dl0iS791jUvmY/s640/blogger-image--1376747335.jpg"></a></div></div></div><br></div><div>One more story with a happy ending!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5o0XGnA7QdAzjjeC_kJ1O694bONlCeUYrhyphenhyphencHiuCXdAea8Rs9ag347PxFhvo1Na86tQGJESUsBj5LHVu0WI8QmoouxwhP-E3zTm5qxTiivDCEOsS-_Qep1LuDdZJgeaANz65AgTV2z44/s640/blogger-image--850342217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5o0XGnA7QdAzjjeC_kJ1O694bONlCeUYrhyphenhyphencHiuCXdAea8Rs9ag347PxFhvo1Na86tQGJESUsBj5LHVu0WI8QmoouxwhP-E3zTm5qxTiivDCEOsS-_Qep1LuDdZJgeaANz65AgTV2z44/s640/blogger-image--850342217.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well....ALMOST everyone was happy!</div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-48433750818682931052016-01-11T06:41:00.001-08:002016-01-11T06:41:22.623-08:00Sunday...A Day of Rest for Rocky Mountain Mission<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpponMzL5LLEXUlN1Y68C_bHfUyGH8Zs5jrUFMdjgEx2rhLE0TfKNy2c4iFuyyAEEc6yUWoGy8bme6MuOlI3gi4nfV5Ce0ov80U-5TJPUU29XxeGxAOUjhOC1c29d3RSAWCWDex9Kc4wo/s640/blogger-image-1768262048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpponMzL5LLEXUlN1Y68C_bHfUyGH8Zs5jrUFMdjgEx2rhLE0TfKNy2c4iFuyyAEEc6yUWoGy8bme6MuOlI3gi4nfV5Ce0ov80U-5TJPUU29XxeGxAOUjhOC1c29d3RSAWCWDex9Kc4wo/s640/blogger-image-1768262048.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div><div><br></div>This is Mexico, and you must get used to the fact that things aren't always as convenient as they are in the U.S. Since the little house where Curt and I are staying with Greg and Ann from Michigan has lost its running water, Ann and I were up very early to walk next door to Casa de Esperanza and use the showers there. The place was quiet and peaceful, with the morning sun slanting through the trees, lighting up the stucco walls.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnMc435YSpv7oelHW1Gwj5ii8RmxBgXko_5C33evlpMH3cNJFzXouYoZhuLY8ypN_08O7jTHQ4MS7tWhcNNFd_bZQQxzlcQwgZoch9hBvo2LpXTyZdgK7J5_R85UkLqMDpS1dXX6JvEA/s640/blogger-image--1344794197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnMc435YSpv7oelHW1Gwj5ii8RmxBgXko_5C33evlpMH3cNJFzXouYoZhuLY8ypN_08O7jTHQ4MS7tWhcNNFd_bZQQxzlcQwgZoch9hBvo2LpXTyZdgK7J5_R85UkLqMDpS1dXX6JvEA/s640/blogger-image--1344794197.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a closeup of the morning sun on the ceramic frog on the curved wall. VERY Mexican!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUoPcEvwcc6vghi2RSlWuNfggMwl7FVlyYbc6ll0StIv5CDylZ92ZH6-b345IfpRkSagZy-zaOPJNLpwHEhrVaCwfxKpvwcOrXqu0BzyU1gPNseRmxz5uWhYTrV0PVmq3oiqHXp86Iy0o/s640/blogger-image-2037728830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUoPcEvwcc6vghi2RSlWuNfggMwl7FVlyYbc6ll0StIv5CDylZ92ZH6-b345IfpRkSagZy-zaOPJNLpwHEhrVaCwfxKpvwcOrXqu0BzyU1gPNseRmxz5uWhYTrV0PVmq3oiqHXp86Iy0o/s640/blogger-image-2037728830.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I walked out back to see how the construction crew fared yesterday. They made great progress! The supports for the giant shade are definitely taking shape. Here you can see two of them leaning against the wall, and another lying on the ground in the bottom of the photo.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBXdekQSZ_YJi9JcWLAlEFng4R8q-CfCf2bGrxIXvPCxUv50Ag8qofOXk5_AL8YU1urUrQ0jJjp68mlKaamE7R8fESiO5lbXwqA_D0PLt5UGuKO8YCbdDFFUryd6OaS9xlNwtaDPr73Q/s640/blogger-image--891100795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBXdekQSZ_YJi9JcWLAlEFng4R8q-CfCf2bGrxIXvPCxUv50Ag8qofOXk5_AL8YU1urUrQ0jJjp68mlKaamE7R8fESiO5lbXwqA_D0PLt5UGuKO8YCbdDFFUryd6OaS9xlNwtaDPr73Q/s640/blogger-image--891100795.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We try to keep Sunday a simple day for everyone, so Brenda told us last night that she would just set out some cereal for this morning's breakfast. OK, here's Brenda's idea of setting out cereal (I wish I'd taken a photo, but I got so busy eating that I forgot!): coffee, tea, freshly squeezed orange juice and grapefruit juice, hot oatmeal with brown sugar, hot muffins, hot sweet rolls, a huge platter of freshly cut fruit (cantaloupe, watermelon, bananas, papayas, kiwis, pineapple, & grapes), yogurt & granola, and a platter with 3 kinds of cheese. Oh, yes...and 4 varieties of the promised cereal and milk. Imagine doing that for 50 people, and cleaning up the kitchen before going a 9:00 church service. Brenda and her sister Eleanor are AMAZING! Be warned: we're all coming home a little rounder than when we left!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's Mark, our <i>jeffe,</i> and his lovely wife Maureen, enjoying their "cereal":</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuVPliwySyPxGkUM3mb2op7s-mF27bDbyXE3i7IzF-vVZ8J3lyfBcuzLzReQ5RouTdtRY4zYMfm70OCTYNKk3IkN1HBdQSEt2TZ-4etUVhb4sFFTimNAUGunt4HXKJPqhjIiZ0bNJFZwk/s640/blogger-image--303303009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuVPliwySyPxGkUM3mb2op7s-mF27bDbyXE3i7IzF-vVZ8J3lyfBcuzLzReQ5RouTdtRY4zYMfm70OCTYNKk3IkN1HBdQSEt2TZ-4etUVhb4sFFTimNAUGunt4HXKJPqhjIiZ0bNJFZwk/s640/blogger-image--303303009.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fortunately, we got to walk off a little of that bounty. San Carlos Community Church is about a 15-20 minute walk from Casa de Esperanza. The morning was cool and the walk was delightful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqQwv85Vb7ha_VGIOPJGiXMFNQZwkHV2tzaRN1YKxsF4XKY-DbC7tGF6HQvy0eidy4piEhPC_qy-2HkbFRpHQfJDKtnQ6Ndc9yfps9XfA8kw0_hbd8Fhc_fE3DatyuEjyTkxCXOgihts/s640/blogger-image-1262493055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqQwv85Vb7ha_VGIOPJGiXMFNQZwkHV2tzaRN1YKxsF4XKY-DbC7tGF6HQvy0eidy4piEhPC_qy-2HkbFRpHQfJDKtnQ6Ndc9yfps9XfA8kw0_hbd8Fhc_fE3DatyuEjyTkxCXOgihts/s640/blogger-image-1262493055.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-uzMn4ONySF-A_4sf9AKginfJmVW4xnMEtv90ylUavR5ISGQSN9LBCpozc76aZgK1xFEB3eOKRQvbMII8fDEjFNyFPyGNMjUzUegJwlVK93iL7P-aVCJVQMSPNnmEjGYwIP6RGB0XOk/s640/blogger-image-321955467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-uzMn4ONySF-A_4sf9AKginfJmVW4xnMEtv90ylUavR5ISGQSN9LBCpozc76aZgK1xFEB3eOKRQvbMII8fDEjFNyFPyGNMjUzUegJwlVK93iL7P-aVCJVQMSPNnmEjGYwIP6RGB0XOk/s640/blogger-image-321955467.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GslHeLWGXLu58k_oVcEOC9XBDgVXv3n4sGvCjzPSEmac3nh4ftLMQjXXQhgm_mn5-ZvuUR4M8oN-KATMcnsVr1jsYMFJ7p2vXmEt_UN_1aGicR6-71JOgyyNZ1iOujuW0vUm2G7UJqI/s640/blogger-image--1947696974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GslHeLWGXLu58k_oVcEOC9XBDgVXv3n4sGvCjzPSEmac3nh4ftLMQjXXQhgm_mn5-ZvuUR4M8oN-KATMcnsVr1jsYMFJ7p2vXmEt_UN_1aGicR6-71JOgyyNZ1iOujuW0vUm2G7UJqI/s640/blogger-image--1947696974.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The church is growing quickly, as Pastor Glenn and the church leaders have worked very hard to incorporate the Mexican language into the service and encourage an international congregation. Since last year they have built a new sanctuary with a balcony that just opened up,last week. Today the balcony was totally full, and the new sanctuary was more than 3/4 full. It may be time to think about expanding again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdvQUy_Fqh5nA-m4QmB9KWnajnnkrKO3it7Owzi8iw1vZHKfDy1YWhwGNtHzymUndr4BxEWsBYCVhYMPAWwhDQFDYnXxrCnum2HuTB8QP6UGo9ZlsegcJJaXHcZtPIz_CXPHeiQ29EvE/s640/blogger-image--1324287996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdvQUy_Fqh5nA-m4QmB9KWnajnnkrKO3it7Owzi8iw1vZHKfDy1YWhwGNtHzymUndr4BxEWsBYCVhYMPAWwhDQFDYnXxrCnum2HuTB8QP6UGo9ZlsegcJJaXHcZtPIz_CXPHeiQ29EvE/s640/blogger-image--1324287996.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTD8xnwW5ex8gCgWrosYGOWQ04E17MgI8NjyOPOXPM3lwbeCzWjoAYWomJnhIggUvoOmRu1OA_6sEgQRcHQqF5S6EHtNizjEc3tPDicf3Z7LA4ZYZ_Bzho9aC_CwAAALCFMoRGQ4Uk_A4/s640/blogger-image-1170307897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTD8xnwW5ex8gCgWrosYGOWQ04E17MgI8NjyOPOXPM3lwbeCzWjoAYWomJnhIggUvoOmRu1OA_6sEgQRcHQqF5S6EHtNizjEc3tPDicf3Z7LA4ZYZ_Bzho9aC_CwAAALCFMoRGQ4Uk_A4/s640/blogger-image-1170307897.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The worship,songs were sung alternately (and sometimes simultaneously) in Spanish and English. The church also provides about 45 portable headphone units to be used by anyone whose native language is Spanish. As Pastor Glenn preaches, a translator in the sound booth provides a real-time translation of the message. What a wonderful way to combine the two cultures and communities in San Carlos!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Curt and our long-time friend Himer visiting after church:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqC7Be6U7iVpOXtIFXZTJiiaD4nex9xsSzFVCc6Gk88QMBI00UHnMsQN7K3tV_YiCGD68NJRVv6nV51R-EmpqmMBP-2uhud16GsCWySAguOljOOh7IzvC-Fjvt55eQbZf5UP1J-DhipE/s640/blogger-image-1781775638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqC7Be6U7iVpOXtIFXZTJiiaD4nex9xsSzFVCc6Gk88QMBI00UHnMsQN7K3tV_YiCGD68NJRVv6nV51R-EmpqmMBP-2uhud16GsCWySAguOljOOh7IzvC-Fjvt55eQbZf5UP1J-DhipE/s640/blogger-image-1781775638.jpg"></a></div>(We met Himer and his wife Bonnie 37 years ago in Lamaze class in Bozeman, when both couples were expecting our first babies. We had our first daughters about 5 days apart. Then we both had second daughters about 3 months apart. Then our sons were born about 6 months apart. When Curt and I adopted our second son, Himer and Bonnie declined to follow suit. Our whole families have remained good friends all these years.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the walk home after church, we passed a lovely <i>casa</i> with a profusion of bougainvillea. We couldn't resist taking this photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1X71K_9h6x9Ukj4ABFW2E0mFrCkwcruLGu4vfngqqIb1793aNLaVBYpSngqIW6FkpdfegyEZMMIdDEoW_OVay8ECRa6iNz0XOLxfewPkaJrikL4HrlrJB3He9e2ElSAsGS82MYaLicw/s640/blogger-image--99141345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1X71K_9h6x9Ukj4ABFW2E0mFrCkwcruLGu4vfngqqIb1793aNLaVBYpSngqIW6FkpdfegyEZMMIdDEoW_OVay8ECRa6iNz0XOLxfewPkaJrikL4HrlrJB3He9e2ElSAsGS82MYaLicw/s640/blogger-image--99141345.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back at "headquarters," everyone changed clothes for an afternoon on the beach. Before lunch, Curt drove our van load around to see some of the pretty spots around San Carlos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Ur7bNmsGk35hm8_lAWqov1Yn2aDuuSvrquKLak4r7mD6PsUcR-3d_80eb6CeIzu1HBDvHJ6H83qvY5NyHgqpsuZU_BWvIfQgopCoaUrLkatVWn7BQsajm08ngplt85lRK_5YMqyAtXg/s640/blogger-image-75397365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Ur7bNmsGk35hm8_lAWqov1Yn2aDuuSvrquKLak4r7mD6PsUcR-3d_80eb6CeIzu1HBDvHJ6H83qvY5NyHgqpsuZU_BWvIfQgopCoaUrLkatVWn7BQsajm08ngplt85lRK_5YMqyAtXg/s640/blogger-image-75397365.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFkyFw_9xUCNJvwBQ8KpF3YUvZnXkNoJ63dbGV24I02SN1rKjt6cou89Poezp4FpsGc34v4QO8YnYSC4duJ9Wz4EQvntpxOuuOXYJOkIPPZfs8gmumq4J3aliW2sqstM9MipUYeTNvQ4/s640/blogger-image--412364327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The sand was so soft; WAY nicer than the ground-up rocks that Curt and I are used to on the South Texas coast! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since I've been staying up late writing the blog (I have to wait till everyone else gets off their phones and computers and goes to bed for there to be enough wifi "juice" to send it out!) I was operating on sleep deprivation. I took the first van heading back home and curled up on the sofa for a much-needed 2-hour nap. I heard later of all the fun I missed...shopping for shell necklaces with the beach vendors, and dancing to a live band on the beach. Ah, well, maybe next year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tonight after dinner we found all the young people enjoying a rousing good time under the outdoor heaters in the eating area. It so much fun to see them making new friends and to hear their laughter!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuAPk_43IlCV-u9B5ObaFjaWkGpOv0P5W8AHwtk3qOFtfqaZXkqfDb_7qdq1m6rOHAp2lCDFD-kRg3jQEzjvikWAqUx1h32t6P1nZLa7XmuXM8ffLkKHpKKQ9NjvvacCJ5nDvCycdUfw/s640/blogger-image--537472156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuAPk_43IlCV-u9B5ObaFjaWkGpOv0P5W8AHwtk3qOFtfqaZXkqfDb_7qdq1m6rOHAp2lCDFD-kRg3jQEzjvikWAqUx1h32t6P1nZLa7XmuXM8ffLkKHpKKQ9NjvvacCJ5nDvCycdUfw/s640/blogger-image--537472156.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Tomorrow the R&R will be a pleasant memory. We'll be operating our clinic at another Yaqui village, Potam, also about 1-1/2 hours away. This is a village where we've been many times, so we've become trusted there. We know we'll find familiar faces. Last year when we arrived the community was grieving a death from a shooting the night before we got there. That gave us an opportunity to really minister to many hurting souls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I forgot to mention it in yesterday's bog, but the same thing occurred in Vicam, where we were yesterday. There had been a shooting (though not a casualty) in the town plaza the previous night. Our morning started slowly, because many people were reluctant to leave their homes. But as the day went on, more and more people arrived, and we ended up seeing about 240 Yaquis on Saturday. There could be many more tomorrow if things have been quiet in Potam. We're not fearful for our safety; we are there in daylight. But we do ask for your prayers throughout the mission trip for our health and safety, and for Gods love to shine through each member of our team.</div><br></div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-18044503354527040212016-01-09T23:03:00.001-08:002016-01-09T23:03:30.239-08:00Mission Day 2: VicamToday we traveled 1-1/2 hours each way to set up our clinic at the Yaqui Indian village of Vicam (pronounced vee-kom). In the 10 years we've ministered here in The San Carlos/Guaymas area, we'd never been to Vicam before. We weren't sure what to expect, since we've previously had both difficult/frightening and warm/welcoming experiences at other Yaqui villages. And I'm sure the village residents didn't know what to expect from us either. But the day unfolded to reveal one of our most fruitful, smoothly-running, and welcoming visits ever.<div><br></div><div>Learning from yesterday, the first order of business was for Curt, Mark and Brad to make an early morning stop at Walmart (yes, Guaymas has a Walmart!) and purchase 15 additional chairs so our ministry group wouldn't have to stand on our feet on concrete all day. What a welcome sight to see the bed of Brad's pickup loaded with a stack of white plastic chairs!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QfEbixPT_U8naieSiXn6oIiKbTVy8iM1nUGteUqTntN-A-1vIXleHXtvL2E4AnV8r7wRHKxOp80AbuJFt0R5YGK_ZI4NTJrz-qAlaHoiYYPA_r0vOBOz2TyP3BbhASfSh5ZBioE5VrI/s640/blogger-image-1772215250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QfEbixPT_U8naieSiXn6oIiKbTVy8iM1nUGteUqTntN-A-1vIXleHXtvL2E4AnV8r7wRHKxOp80AbuJFt0R5YGK_ZI4NTJrz-qAlaHoiYYPA_r0vOBOz2TyP3BbhASfSh5ZBioE5VrI/s640/blogger-image-1772215250.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When we arrived at Vicam, we found a lovely shaded concrete area for our day's work. The set-up was accomplished smoothly and quickly, with all hands helping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0zNwvOh0DtfkFcfF9-K-HUWtXxEQYRJp51G887Ha6kZjK3xdT23cmTuiOUwVllcuBNJGQJmshervNnma3WgcfxJ4pQ0Quqkwkx04ZTUNRohaZ2lRRfPzbSEFCMQ4WkI2vn6hm7uo_Vs/s640/blogger-image--1059461094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0zNwvOh0DtfkFcfF9-K-HUWtXxEQYRJp51G887Ha6kZjK3xdT23cmTuiOUwVllcuBNJGQJmshervNnma3WgcfxJ4pQ0Quqkwkx04ZTUNRohaZ2lRRfPzbSEFCMQ4WkI2vn6hm7uo_Vs/s640/blogger-image--1059461094.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div><div>Curt and Mark planning the layout:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Mmb3cHsiiJEw571hU5Uv_62aa6YVu4m07hstPLwhUs5XJ0EUTvvUITNzNU_fL_cbMY37WschP10qR9sYWyxE_qZ4S1YbCKR5viaWpI_7Jsrx5C-pGSGAFjPJZz0WyWEnY6qUsT_Oiao/s640/blogger-image--39030162.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Mmb3cHsiiJEw571hU5Uv_62aa6YVu4m07hstPLwhUs5XJ0EUTvvUITNzNU_fL_cbMY37WschP10qR9sYWyxE_qZ4S1YbCKR5viaWpI_7Jsrx5C-pGSGAFjPJZz0WyWEnY6qUsT_Oiao/s640/blogger-image--39030162.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>As the tents and tables went up....</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdQfNIBFzVLwWlOkfZmWADCSyzXdvD1IA_auL1lAJmPKPoQxKw4Txr1R3cCvQO6OBy2lKER_Upwnc7byEo96dvYdKQfyOPgtZrzznPYoABYOfCEmioBC3-vRUhVXLiWmq80bWIXy4WJ0/s640/blogger-image--297968067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdQfNIBFzVLwWlOkfZmWADCSyzXdvD1IA_auL1lAJmPKPoQxKw4Txr1R3cCvQO6OBy2lKER_Upwnc7byEo96dvYdKQfyOPgtZrzznPYoABYOfCEmioBC3-vRUhVXLiWmq80bWIXy4WJ0/s640/blogger-image--297968067.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>...the nurses received their "marching orders" from Dr. Gabor....</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinoSA5GqH4wjP5OQeof1sQArwV-Cbeo-fNbhIzVuQ86MPcaa3JvnXCZxgQdyE4F7didb6OvaFNVJakZK8zmnELpU0siEOs8S5jpzHXv9kvKcmty39YSI2oVU_ET6x-tV1l5E-xB-o_4os/s640/blogger-image--1990120049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinoSA5GqH4wjP5OQeof1sQArwV-Cbeo-fNbhIzVuQ86MPcaa3JvnXCZxgQdyE4F7didb6OvaFNVJakZK8zmnELpU0siEOs8S5jpzHXv9kvKcmty39YSI2oVU_ET6x-tV1l5E-xB-o_4os/s640/blogger-image--1990120049.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>...and all our docs planned their strategy for the day.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-YP80BjsqQ47Brv4qm4pFFYxilSupQmInRyzDOJg0CtuB7jGprwMhChL2FUFE0fWQfeIm20oEWruRipLk7E7FAcmKmjOP71YtldGzYAlwhpt9mbr3-yLzRNn0geF_uaEIX1ChOiOB1w/s640/blogger-image--674336878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-YP80BjsqQ47Brv4qm4pFFYxilSupQmInRyzDOJg0CtuB7jGprwMhChL2FUFE0fWQfeIm20oEWruRipLk7E7FAcmKmjOP71YtldGzYAlwhpt9mbr3-yLzRNn0geF_uaEIX1ChOiOB1w/s640/blogger-image--674336878.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The highlight of the morning for Curt and me was to be reunited with our dear friend Jenny Navarro. She and her husband, Jesse, run an orphanage in the area where they currently care for 16 children. Jenny and Jesse have been awarded the status of honorary Yaquis by the Yaqui nation, and Jenny was there today as a trusted friend of the Indians to help pave the way for us to work in this new village.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QF3iQ3tkOXOBZmBl9Gkfum6kdFDrFnHtPQX2ZBp0iW-2HNtSGodWgSqhK_GfAkj4xRBifFN3bDFtPXiYcNLjtx0HTSJjQBuSU4GB7Go78noMuMIiAOkBa85BtIt6o7yuhnjL4BahNcg/s640/blogger-image-1765373664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QF3iQ3tkOXOBZmBl9Gkfum6kdFDrFnHtPQX2ZBp0iW-2HNtSGodWgSqhK_GfAkj4xRBifFN3bDFtPXiYcNLjtx0HTSJjQBuSU4GB7Go78noMuMIiAOkBa85BtIt6o7yuhnjL4BahNcg/s640/blogger-image-1765373664.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Jenny and Jessica set up the Evangelism table with New Testaments, Bibles and other literature in Spanish.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4cgL1YwVBISnnVbf7kBnl3tI_SLoL6dg2AoEZ1q8xcYn5SoKmNvt9nF78jejBu13UaV2ab0fwWdSxDB1zDWTagg3TcgTXhOfnpSQTa1nseTE1HLiD8FhaMDNnG56_6BnpFMudpdtzRc/s640/blogger-image-523277611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4cgL1YwVBISnnVbf7kBnl3tI_SLoL6dg2AoEZ1q8xcYn5SoKmNvt9nF78jejBu13UaV2ab0fwWdSxDB1zDWTagg3TcgTXhOfnpSQTa1nseTE1HLiD8FhaMDNnG56_6BnpFMudpdtzRc/s640/blogger-image-523277611.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As the set-up continues, the locals begin lining up for registration...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6i5DqDN1CLL5CORnZgMzmv8AFsq5RSlsmCbXHrYN3TVh2C5YQHbiBEYLVQJZcUksHMZm2Pl7Sxy43JPXn9khnu_BHu58-bFZOWApWCfnVmK7XzUdxnpZdxH656142dLer1Fsl1YOTQY/s640/blogger-image--1370492116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6i5DqDN1CLL5CORnZgMzmv8AFsq5RSlsmCbXHrYN3TVh2C5YQHbiBEYLVQJZcUksHMZm2Pl7Sxy43JPXn9khnu_BHu58-bFZOWApWCfnVmK7XzUdxnpZdxH656142dLer1Fsl1YOTQY/s640/blogger-image--1370492116.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">...and the day's work begins with the entire team in prayer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7czsLbHeCdAAoyYiYsmIvjQonQu-oAN7uWZMZXKbEBF5tllhpD-Ns2BAgNujeSnkhNFIMB82_bKylBouoChzXUG0O16t9AQytaDdj2LgOn4dt_W2txjMp_NqS6xa3tMU-iqhSGyd6g0/s640/blogger-image-1918658867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7czsLbHeCdAAoyYiYsmIvjQonQu-oAN7uWZMZXKbEBF5tllhpD-Ns2BAgNujeSnkhNFIMB82_bKylBouoChzXUG0O16t9AQytaDdj2LgOn4dt_W2txjMp_NqS6xa3tMU-iqhSGyd6g0/s640/blogger-image-1918658867.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you read yesterday's blogs, you know by now our areas of ministry, and our individual stations: Greeters, Triage, Nursing Care, Doctors, Eyeglass distribution, Toothbrush distribution, Evangelism (prayer and Bible distribution), and Children's activities. 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You'll know by now what's going on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You'll notice the colorful skirts and shawls of some of the Yaqui women, the traditional cowboy attire of many of the men, and the beautiful faces of all ages of the Yaqui.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLcdgH_SjtIB3RTbZrDKDWrMq8bWX409Rw0PV0a9FnP3nJxUpRM7wTD49RYqPd8z3X7s2XcE_yNyemWooP3iHd9HK7joILEWE0UIlJh_mwhz_mBCH0O66IvpMtXCUPa3RPRUKwFWY7uo/s640/blogger-image-727522067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLcdgH_SjtIB3RTbZrDKDWrMq8bWX409Rw0PV0a9FnP3nJxUpRM7wTD49RYqPd8z3X7s2XcE_yNyemWooP3iHd9HK7joILEWE0UIlJh_mwhz_mBCH0O66IvpMtXCUPa3RPRUKwFWY7uo/s640/blogger-image-727522067.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJiPJf_BuQTh7JNSsvi0OxpqoWyROqoyW18HEZtVUScqVHnL3Vy-ZBbIUob0kPrbGqDYBxCOANdw2sNGeP06rCwp9bl7Ol_7XK5IO5RXH4ZiLdqfnQFCEGIM0HtGsQtje3sCfIT04GWk/s640/blogger-image--386767765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We're all looking forward to tomorrow, worshiping at San Carlos Community Church, and enjoying an afternoon of R&R.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-3129350768475705812016-01-09T06:37:00.001-08:002016-01-09T06:37:14.569-08:00Day1 Continued: Afternoon in IndependenciaAfter a delicious lunch of homemade soup and cheese biscuits a la Red Lobster, we piled into the vans to head for one of the poorer sections of the nearby city of Guaymas (a very old seaport town). We laughed when I took this photo of part of the team in our van, saying that this was definitely the "before" picture. No telling what we would look like "after" the day was done!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZASJdOKDw5-qa6D7GDH5TkpYzZe-tXyXN9mB4Iiw7AhWuynQ0VAEaBksDzuVrqAdPOrFQe2Gn5IW_7dGMGi0aDl-WMv0pVjI75LtlMCrsJjHHoRAV24YWOQEalQueYtpDBV67c5Wcis8/s640/blogger-image-913911037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZASJdOKDw5-qa6D7GDH5TkpYzZe-tXyXN9mB4Iiw7AhWuynQ0VAEaBksDzuVrqAdPOrFQe2Gn5IW_7dGMGi0aDl-WMv0pVjI75LtlMCrsJjHHoRAV24YWOQEalQueYtpDBV67c5Wcis8/s640/blogger-image-913911037.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We left the more scenic San Carlos behind...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSzv82UNSUC4DOiVKKhPXHNSegCCN5ulzsHE6NAfUouoKQr6vLpvzvhHlE3VxWGAivoiFO29vjaeV7G7tVgA5_cZcYHpsXtYxTc0yJCKNHvudxTjQ_XMoqNn1mgm9VpBsYV2LCuam4OA/s640/blogger-image--2101204850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSzv82UNSUC4DOiVKKhPXHNSegCCN5ulzsHE6NAfUouoKQr6vLpvzvhHlE3VxWGAivoiFO29vjaeV7G7tVgA5_cZcYHpsXtYxTc0yJCKNHvudxTjQ_XMoqNn1mgm9VpBsYV2LCuam4OA/s640/blogger-image--2101204850.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">...and began to drive through the less picturesque city.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho814q4ToIVwOFRZTNHluFX-3Jh5-Z-nTusHSCEXRDUZr3deTwaVsxFC0CVZJ1YshpCHKVrJdjhtx8v49fttMtOMHDlQUHNp7WAiJXbGADaMOzY-hsIQIx6sWKRiMk6UYqILZmIjvVIiw/s640/blogger-image--1483775656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho814q4ToIVwOFRZTNHluFX-3Jh5-Z-nTusHSCEXRDUZr3deTwaVsxFC0CVZJ1YshpCHKVrJdjhtx8v49fttMtOMHDlQUHNp7WAiJXbGADaMOzY-hsIQIx6sWKRiMk6UYqILZmIjvVIiw/s640/blogger-image--1483775656.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Apparently Mexico's traffic laws are a little more relaxed than ours!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGGJZ-9AWQQ0uKjV8CiZryyDBLrmU3tEO0F3I2YRkEUyhKZGGdkK_CPB8fsOgU4oQLDvyKbEtUxQsCqs4wiAPNEzk-1C-lJLjVe8_d88fL-mf-6D-yk02PbtttYq5hxt3KGWw-dve-KM/s640/blogger-image-947494697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGGJZ-9AWQQ0uKjV8CiZryyDBLrmU3tEO0F3I2YRkEUyhKZGGdkK_CPB8fsOgU4oQLDvyKbEtUxQsCqs4wiAPNEzk-1C-lJLjVe8_d88fL-mf-6D-yk02PbtttYq5hxt3KGWw-dve-KM/s640/blogger-image-947494697.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Our set-up location was at a little park on a quiet street in Independencia. The "park" consisted of a dirt triangle with one climbing feature for children.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0otI3eTgbE2-R2veuhPBx9i42Iw0E4nkDlNHhNSlaFayMYXk-cDlLnn_gt7R3OAGP2WGveCwPBys7zijEdrd6eGwxYttpqmn4GFUd0IPaqqwcMej0GJ5JeyAJFdxMYdPbwG2cHwrxjoE/s640/blogger-image-1447879092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0otI3eTgbE2-R2veuhPBx9i42Iw0E4nkDlNHhNSlaFayMYXk-cDlLnn_gt7R3OAGP2WGveCwPBys7zijEdrd6eGwxYttpqmn4GFUd0IPaqqwcMej0GJ5JeyAJFdxMYdPbwG2cHwrxjoE/s640/blogger-image-1447879092.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>As we began unloading the vans and setting up tables and tents...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuaC9a7sym63IZx3fggRouPGuGkt2-Y2ji-qMkIBavC4wIZb3qGTlsYe0W5V54Wy2M4JYqtb_uiPiDemxLG6MNe_r6PYeS5eAMTwt0i9hbip8Qz-zu_BG67mlGSTQF8Fz0KBZwezJlbU/s640/blogger-image--991009265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuaC9a7sym63IZx3fggRouPGuGkt2-Y2ji-qMkIBavC4wIZb3qGTlsYe0W5V54Wy2M4JYqtb_uiPiDemxLG6MNe_r6PYeS5eAMTwt0i9hbip8Qz-zu_BG67mlGSTQF8Fz0KBZwezJlbU/s640/blogger-image--991009265.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglL9hrtp3jrg1ybDvNI91UUM5Mj1aZGWrQlWhC3KumNaz7Fg0GsKvLSUNWgQ_FbLAF1SomV25bDjKl8os_dr7E_wF4xHrH07bpDQUGwDGDUjKW1h57bpopExZauRjzzoC1OV75SPn7xLM/s640/blogger-image--1639254044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglL9hrtp3jrg1ybDvNI91UUM5Mj1aZGWrQlWhC3KumNaz7Fg0GsKvLSUNWgQ_FbLAF1SomV25bDjKl8os_dr7E_wF4xHrH07bpDQUGwDGDUjKW1h57bpopExZauRjzzoC1OV75SPn7xLM/s640/blogger-image--1639254044.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5L7tdRrj-BYIdBJkacYI1OsohFCDcQLbmxR5IFfgbgiZZrV77v-jvLPkGTTC2PbNH5471wMG5eSGYp4Jsf81RQl4BNAsmIxqCx-INJvq-sSXwqw0carAQm5Z9RQY_SXa_ghBZMav7uA/s640/blogger-image-1217984210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5L7tdRrj-BYIdBJkacYI1OsohFCDcQLbmxR5IFfgbgiZZrV77v-jvLPkGTTC2PbNH5471wMG5eSGYp4Jsf81RQl4BNAsmIxqCx-INJvq-sSXwqw0carAQm5Z9RQY_SXa_ghBZMav7uA/s640/blogger-image-1217984210.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeQCq2J_M-SiqwJqNu6BI2G5gdbqgmPfxYFSUBydVcFwFsIAdx8XoRt18rjpARnp0_RuLyyGgcn2AP149GhVA9fUG1r8fy8A-y0bMXUajuhshbkAsMRkw0xnsJQuIy6x-rjhvcol0Jpls/s640/blogger-image-1914774075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeQCq2J_M-SiqwJqNu6BI2G5gdbqgmPfxYFSUBydVcFwFsIAdx8XoRt18rjpARnp0_RuLyyGgcn2AP149GhVA9fUG1r8fy8A-y0bMXUajuhshbkAsMRkw0xnsJQuIy6x-rjhvcol0Jpls/s640/blogger-image-1914774075.jpg"></a></div><br></div>...the local police came by to check out the action. Juan Carlos explained what we were doing, and we got the "thumbs up" to go ahead. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_ZVvkGuuWgQoONuCWz125b2Xk5_iwi5BQanRn_NOZLgRmyaf_ASLQq5BFdaSIdKmuLaIOHtt4oztbBclYcY9TEmzxPMDLTuUrc23cFChlMthyphenhyphenN6y6N_5P5IjgNc5FNtKqbTQ5CrUgpM/s640/blogger-image-2007205143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_ZVvkGuuWgQoONuCWz125b2Xk5_iwi5BQanRn_NOZLgRmyaf_ASLQq5BFdaSIdKmuLaIOHtt4oztbBclYcY9TEmzxPMDLTuUrc23cFChlMthyphenhyphenN6y6N_5P5IjgNc5FNtKqbTQ5CrUgpM/s640/blogger-image-2007205143.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Long before we were set up, the local people were lining up to see doctors or to receive medications, vitamins, toothbrushes, or glasses.</div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOu_9YvWA6amYEdazgDP1HDOpF9-k482HIGbHD3xtpYs__X34cy2HkdlqvADZQcX8WDywLpWEDs-XkRnzrtt0xxmy5sGexIjr_emDDefPBVrIYPhV7ubAhDV2svBaw3PX6P22o4h8dVk/s640/blogger-image-1331746488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The triage team determines if they would be best served by seeing a nurse, a doctor, or perhaps just having a prescription refilled.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV67oIgaMojAoDArg7fOq480KFNYUI8m3BbMNDc82XVDBvaEro9MywcYVFvJD8mP8I2QSSfdJwjGLcCpqXxFS-eqKHPaSk0_Tf4s_SK2lHwPNGgMIrR0vOhSgAcGsDjk0XKFu5aQkuvuc/s640/blogger-image-391812460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV67oIgaMojAoDArg7fOq480KFNYUI8m3BbMNDc82XVDBvaEro9MywcYVFvJD8mP8I2QSSfdJwjGLcCpqXxFS-eqKHPaSk0_Tf4s_SK2lHwPNGgMIrR0vOhSgAcGsDjk0XKFu5aQkuvuc/s640/blogger-image-391812460.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>Nurses listen to symptoms, administer tests, offer assurance, and refer patients to doctors as needed.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheHCpJ0Zi80NUimemqmNgB4-G8df5S8hWFTqy2MdFqaSogVd_5a21JU4q2belDqn03_YCDdE63m9Liyw3vZiYELO2BdNTGF2VD11bKIFeA8bNdhfjS0xORHtTL5PkwZgy9DSi3YHMoiI/s640/blogger-image--1415537053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheHCpJ0Zi80NUimemqmNgB4-G8df5S8hWFTqy2MdFqaSogVd_5a21JU4q2belDqn03_YCDdE63m9Liyw3vZiYELO2BdNTGF2VD11bKIFeA8bNdhfjS0xORHtTL5PkwZgy9DSi3YHMoiI/s640/blogger-image--1415537053.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheHCpJ0Zi80NUimemqmNgB4-G8df5S8hWFTqy2MdFqaSogVd_5a21JU4q2belDqn03_YCDdE63m9Liyw3vZiYELO2BdNTGF2VD11bKIFeA8bNdhfjS0xORHtTL5PkwZgy9DSi3YHMoiI/s640/blogger-image--1415537053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheHCpJ0Zi80NUimemqmNgB4-G8df5S8hWFTqy2MdFqaSogVd_5a21JU4q2belDqn03_YCDdE63m9Liyw3vZiYELO2BdNTGF2VD11bKIFeA8bNdhfjS0xORHtTL5PkwZgy9DSi3YHMoiI/s640/blogger-image--1415537053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6rnJuaFrGcAIi8Mf5VgH7AWv1Go-2Muw4MaRRnVCrT6VwHULzj4RpCUz74pNPR-McR2N195j4FbPcpGws3j_Fqo9clp_-6P0k4BVXd5StKwg8teD8JtPolSZX_LglkR8PiD9qIFfeLac/s640/blogger-image-1837656640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6rnJuaFrGcAIi8Mf5VgH7AWv1Go-2Muw4MaRRnVCrT6VwHULzj4RpCUz74pNPR-McR2N195j4FbPcpGws3j_Fqo9clp_-6P0k4BVXd5StKwg8teD8JtPolSZX_LglkR8PiD9qIFfeLac/s640/blogger-image-1837656640.jpg"></a></div></div></div><br></div><div>In addition to distributing free Bibles, the evangelism team offers to pray with anyone who would like prayer for any reason. We see many needs, from significant to monumental, and we take them all to the Throne of Grace...in English and Spanish.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOF8JDZuH2H0oIjqfnZ1r107TiypMAM0bB69H900jPzV28TZ_S-wnDxBkBXBVQzcFFqi61nQVGZI67nuqb0FvoTo497JXdqP3Oy0FGauL3cMTnASTwncDsHSBKWeL5oB4teeErrT9LAuw/s640/blogger-image--2075453291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOF8JDZuH2H0oIjqfnZ1r107TiypMAM0bB69H900jPzV28TZ_S-wnDxBkBXBVQzcFFqi61nQVGZI67nuqb0FvoTo497JXdqP3Oy0FGauL3cMTnASTwncDsHSBKWeL5oB4teeErrT9LAuw/s640/blogger-image--2075453291.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO78wvLIe0et9XsD3zRgEDM84qpOv-6d-ex5BkYQUQpc-rRDnAxOrW5GM3rnx12dcboVuHxwHSb4fW59SnobVbuhxV_fbp2ky_U-i1arE7bzOPzlt4S7_KW5slW_wiifMm95iL4LjWKHc/s640/blogger-image--1303070848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO78wvLIe0et9XsD3zRgEDM84qpOv-6d-ex5BkYQUQpc-rRDnAxOrW5GM3rnx12dcboVuHxwHSb4fW59SnobVbuhxV_fbp2ky_U-i1arE7bzOPzlt4S7_KW5slW_wiifMm95iL4LjWKHc/s640/blogger-image--1303070848.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Children learn proper dental care and get to enjoy some fun activities.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCr37b6frj3LdowPQa7pJpFoYfR7iotGIdwZFvxmfPhxOi4YZVO4tslx64e2OdIOM1_TgCAIcgevnZ-giIKsrpGOav103hAZTUabUFsp5yZonfkRjVS7JtthTivoSQzAY7p6HofyccLF4/s640/blogger-image-1937196261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCr37b6frj3LdowPQa7pJpFoYfR7iotGIdwZFvxmfPhxOi4YZVO4tslx64e2OdIOM1_TgCAIcgevnZ-giIKsrpGOav103hAZTUabUFsp5yZonfkRjVS7JtthTivoSQzAY7p6HofyccLF4/s640/blogger-image-1937196261.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJN6E2JG0RH16Q01g4VHI6jMl3WcETUXwnJhille3HVdlGdIV8J0EtzIJKsmVvOZMTaqXF9P5gLDw4FXqpzPH9f8kRVK8PAspEpK8Mb7wKG-Y8IVKR_PAXeEkZTGxhbP_miN5bF1WDsVA/s640/blogger-image-182183828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJN6E2JG0RH16Q01g4VHI6jMl3WcETUXwnJhille3HVdlGdIV8J0EtzIJKsmVvOZMTaqXF9P5gLDw4FXqpzPH9f8kRVK8PAspEpK8Mb7wKG-Y8IVKR_PAXeEkZTGxhbP_miN5bF1WDsVA/s640/blogger-image-182183828.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZe4Z069Ktgpr2J1z6mUmXpOxV4EnQ4whTvLfIRBBoBFaPe71qkDLLYk4XmrC8n0hEN9xhCtFUBkM9cg7Mtaus1RdiIZ_LBTWNFX6nPjvjqpSxz9Rx4R0q_BjYSJY8JP20G_dJjGNO40/s640/blogger-image-383730192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZe4Z069Ktgpr2J1z6mUmXpOxV4EnQ4whTvLfIRBBoBFaPe71qkDLLYk4XmrC8n0hEN9xhCtFUBkM9cg7Mtaus1RdiIZ_LBTWNFX6nPjvjqpSxz9Rx4R0q_BjYSJY8JP20G_dJjGNO40/s640/blogger-image-383730192.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And even the local dogs wander through...though we don't generally encourage them! This guy is working on those pesky fleas. 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We learn from these and work very hard to change whatever is needed to make our days run more smoothly for the rest of the week. We know, though, that we offered compassion, helped relieve suffering, and most importantly, shared God's love with others today. And for these opportunities, we are truly grateful.</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-29873863398224984222016-01-08T22:09:00.001-08:002016-01-08T22:09:39.684-08:00Mission Day 1: Independencia<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After a frog-strangler of a storm last night, the sun broke through the clouds this morning. What a beautiful day in Mexico!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIjmsS1rWc6VqnOH63VBUGxTsxck90DZ502-8HIJ1lfhkiBx2VBykoSO9bxyPDPyL8ou1wGmqIh2rDOhxv2NP9wSlqsYm8B7wizJ04YfJ3SNYI_8y6hpM4_7HIuGAdTkQ3fpS_8XdXpo/s640/blogger-image--186569412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIjmsS1rWc6VqnOH63VBUGxTsxck90DZ502-8HIJ1lfhkiBx2VBykoSO9bxyPDPyL8ou1wGmqIh2rDOhxv2NP9wSlqsYm8B7wizJ04YfJ3SNYI_8y6hpM4_7HIuGAdTkQ3fpS_8XdXpo/s640/blogger-image--186569412.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After breakfast, the morning's assignment was to empty the trailer of supplies that our farmers & constuction crew drove down from Montana, and to sort and organize them. All the following activities took place simultaneously.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Many of the young people counted and packed bulk vitamins and ibuprofen into small containers to distribute to patients throughout the week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFulVywJN0Wln5u74-4HiUUvDI5LkqHOS8JRKuuZVf1H8kTcbSLX1KUc2WIeijXl_zV-eW9p7QIYroEUTZlHMrlL03MN3c9vOJdoBm6ZHLLjYVYtH02GOohUusVze9wzUWNokDWG1W5gs/s640/blogger-image-2041775571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFulVywJN0Wln5u74-4HiUUvDI5LkqHOS8JRKuuZVf1H8kTcbSLX1KUc2WIeijXl_zV-eW9p7QIYroEUTZlHMrlL03MN3c9vOJdoBm6ZHLLjYVYtH02GOohUusVze9wzUWNokDWG1W5gs/s640/blogger-image-2041775571.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuyUymYMzSUDoVVpqU1dySuwf5pd3YaOsB0dCAGNzIwGNJtyNqhUIcBfaVJkkjSH3yhOywxfCddpD3Z7HQAZaeAiG1RCk0uzDmssWqMW2p0KfZWlATwHY6Lxw6Za7fs2rEeTLgIq6oKFA/s640/blogger-image--2088945009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We anticipate giving away about 500 pairs at each village.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6F97Ov_1_ZO_pqfnRH6PY-UnMJBVBfQmU1h1VEvlZZxbasXhopJk3yYsun8hCD4rdwlFMtLSD_y6STEwTuDnb0y-5iT0PhWOM3wferXmj5DbqQuKOxjo3lDnxM58kh-UyTC75dh4hlMM/s640/blogger-image-2050520326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6F97Ov_1_ZO_pqfnRH6PY-UnMJBVBfQmU1h1VEvlZZxbasXhopJk3yYsun8hCD4rdwlFMtLSD_y6STEwTuDnb0y-5iT0PhWOM3wferXmj5DbqQuKOxjo3lDnxM58kh-UyTC75dh4hlMM/s640/blogger-image-2050520326.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Head Nurse Carol trained helpers in giving urinalysis tests, strep test, and blood sugar finger pricks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOnuVZDbeYyfcp7Gh9CGiGha04fui5gpmy6nXgfDdFrx8ACI5jcoTfAqic9Uvqdp1-Gt4okxjUK2xjhRZfHV4jdyH02yWrJ_pH6X5K8JMIcaARFtsRGWbFijbdl8Ivblxp3xtiK-BcjI/s640/blogger-image-2114627475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOnuVZDbeYyfcp7Gh9CGiGha04fui5gpmy6nXgfDdFrx8ACI5jcoTfAqic9Uvqdp1-Gt4okxjUK2xjhRZfHV4jdyH02yWrJ_pH6X5K8JMIcaARFtsRGWbFijbdl8Ivblxp3xtiK-BcjI/s640/blogger-image-2114627475.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meanwhile, our amazing construction crew was hard at work out behind the main mission area. Art and Brenda have many short-term missionaries come throughout the year to stay and work and live here for various lengths of time. Some couples and families bring their own travel trailers or motor homes, and in the hot weather they simmer and broil in their thin-walled homes. So this year's construction project is to build a giant shade to cover the RV parking area to make the helpers much more comfortable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Brad welds the trusses....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMna_qXxgE1LHmucmjUk8ZGxg-gCNP-11YORbZwlVX9GoMVSNoq6pHm5Ld-LoIa4maIt0zJflQTN1SJ_uD-XP9ywTM6Y7nrRc1HeNGohcZH82ZqmbixF51JPyVygXQ4snxmKPnoM3m_5E/s640/blogger-image-1818529514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMna_qXxgE1LHmucmjUk8ZGxg-gCNP-11YORbZwlVX9GoMVSNoq6pHm5Ld-LoIa4maIt0zJflQTN1SJ_uD-XP9ywTM6Y7nrRc1HeNGohcZH82ZqmbixF51JPyVygXQ4snxmKPnoM3m_5E/s640/blogger-image-1818529514.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">....While Richard digs holes for the uprights...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjWH5eOjMAal8pjweTpEvRi84L7gM0VyDmWcgHVgW5usXtPYavuNtr41wlSic3jsc6Zd8L2Jvn0-RhWyaZgaIdEsKKc2ZlwW_L9NNcAhdzmpDy9C2zHCDn9cOl9Eo_zysg8B4j6imOIc/s640/blogger-image-605846327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjWH5eOjMAal8pjweTpEvRi84L7gM0VyDmWcgHVgW5usXtPYavuNtr41wlSic3jsc6Zd8L2Jvn0-RhWyaZgaIdEsKKc2ZlwW_L9NNcAhdzmpDy9C2zHCDn9cOl9Eo_zysg8B4j6imOIc/s640/blogger-image-605846327.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">....And Himer cuts custom angles on more trusses (as Curt, ever helpful, supervises and provides distractions).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7tEwKyO9QNG0FL0i_I5rJ-cIo5_NWxdp_juaZfgjr9cZKPQDwP4AbyXTbbDYZFweaYin1PEvYwweByFJJQDUdvY5wr1BLrgVyzDKzNpWCOsHMxvwI4Ltp_a7k1v95ahSoQ7ODSv14nU/s640/blogger-image--1556066153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7tEwKyO9QNG0FL0i_I5rJ-cIo5_NWxdp_juaZfgjr9cZKPQDwP4AbyXTbbDYZFweaYin1PEvYwweByFJJQDUdvY5wr1BLrgVyzDKzNpWCOsHMxvwI4Ltp_a7k1v95ahSoQ7ODSv14nU/s640/blogger-image--1556066153.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The local San Carlos Community Church has been active with our mission group for many years. Each day about 15-20 of their members will join us to help as translators and general helpers with various facets of the mission. This morning Mat and Mark had an orientation meeting with the local volunteers. I'm constantly amazed at the staggering number of logistics and details required to carry out a mission of this type, but somehow Mark is able to keep all those details in mind and execute them with good humor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggev_JvSv1sM1SxcVmqpoP6_jsDIkNXESLracvyTBjjQf5WvpXw4viL-WspkrTvQQ72m3RAXlrGul_3D0alzIBr-17Dxw2d5UUUFvVneqHbzOZ762ITIqr_3eONUjeIfQEJH7StO9_WyQ/s640/blogger-image-749361428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggev_JvSv1sM1SxcVmqpoP6_jsDIkNXESLracvyTBjjQf5WvpXw4viL-WspkrTvQQ72m3RAXlrGul_3D0alzIBr-17Dxw2d5UUUFvVneqHbzOZ762ITIqr_3eONUjeIfQEJH7StO9_WyQ/s640/blogger-image-749361428.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Finally all supplies were sorted and packed and ready for our first afternoon out. Today's village was not in a remote area, as most of our villages will be. We headed to Independencia, one of the poor areas of the city of Guaymas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Because of extremely slow internet service here, I'll try to publish this much of the blog post and send the rest separately.</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-41578171921352842012016-01-07T21:28:00.001-08:002016-01-07T21:28:54.571-08:00Rocky Mountain Ministries Mexico Mission: Travel DayAfter a carb-rich breakfast in the motel (an offering of cereal, oatmeal, bagels, muffins, toast and fruit, which made me glad I brought along my Juice Plus Complete shake mixes!!), we wheeled our suitcases out to the waiting vans for the 6-hour drive to San Carlos. The past few years we have rented Mercedes vans and drivers for the journey, which is a tremendous luxury after previous years of driving ourselves down in an assortment of rental mini-vans, with our team members who drove arriving exhausted before the mission even began!<div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3JH6_cAdSnsIZ1XMj7c2Cppehiml2P96UdtkUhF5QNkiMSi05ZttU4B2kRPjjKFN_MdREW2CcX7b2Vm3twCLfnbAwIATBMd6jWQNLPuihqjrnjZGQYxZpOUA9gHVrA3uGZrvUFu-cJY/s640/blogger-image-1066316330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3JH6_cAdSnsIZ1XMj7c2Cppehiml2P96UdtkUhF5QNkiMSi05ZttU4B2kRPjjKFN_MdREW2CcX7b2Vm3twCLfnbAwIATBMd6jWQNLPuihqjrnjZGQYxZpOUA9gHVrA3uGZrvUFu-cJY/s640/blogger-image-1066316330.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All the luggage rode in one van...</div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAw_xt7tdICDlE9gj_GEyFU6rTqKOUupTgWVR0Ss4_CVw7fjFFF_7gIMlgAJDqaJ344cs_NjVk0W2okSzw49pZySflmLdeu5DiHedC0_fChN7G08jCiXuxtXdfoikyqCsMhnUVAviTsw/s640/blogger-image-77270997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAw_xt7tdICDlE9gj_GEyFU6rTqKOUupTgWVR0Ss4_CVw7fjFFF_7gIMlgAJDqaJ344cs_NjVk0W2okSzw49pZySflmLdeu5DiHedC0_fChN7G08jCiXuxtXdfoikyqCsMhnUVAviTsw/s640/blogger-image-77270997.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">....most of the medical team piled into another so they could talk strategy and logistics on the long drive....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDwHc78RECKzcLOMSbyyossZx_7ufki9hipyoDbDb7e20XrZsFHEfnf5BDHumtV9nhez4F7KEXlvVv34K2YM8bPipHAgcgBtdChDAxjDRQ9mIsrqHPiA6WfQd9xMwNHCH_CxSY18gjPs0/s640/blogger-image-556707511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDwHc78RECKzcLOMSbyyossZx_7ufki9hipyoDbDb7e20XrZsFHEfnf5BDHumtV9nhez4F7KEXlvVv34K2YM8bPipHAgcgBtdChDAxjDRQ9mIsrqHPiA6WfQd9xMwNHCH_CxSY18gjPs0/s640/blogger-image-556707511.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">...and the "young people" were assigned to the third van. That's where Curt and I headed, thinking we'd enjoy lively, animated conversation. It must have been a late night, because most of the young people promptly fell asleep!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6G4g9XJhaUMczVMtFGUQfSrUw6pGw8hHr6tWiBKPCD-WeEbXMwl5N0JqdyhcI-fQOA7kIKYTGNhPgEJdyyXaLdVz5EDYiAmHV7-8bTaexSYBnymy-pEC3NLVZKjfwhDH_RAFu40kG_Bc/s640/blogger-image--2010292413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6G4g9XJhaUMczVMtFGUQfSrUw6pGw8hHr6tWiBKPCD-WeEbXMwl5N0JqdyhcI-fQOA7kIKYTGNhPgEJdyyXaLdVz5EDYiAmHV7-8bTaexSYBnymy-pEC3NLVZKjfwhDH_RAFu40kG_Bc/s640/blogger-image--2010292413.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our projected departure time was 8:30 a.m. Miracle of miracles, we had all 25 people and their luggage on board, and we exited the parking lot at 8:34. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">About an hour down the road we hit the Mexican border at Nogales. No problems at the border crossing; we sailed right through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBGoYbsZ_nI9pFTS86ZD4iVtd6O2cSQ-eIZZngObGnuHCoFqXS-36YH9Q92dmoGBEyND6X6kD0eacweONB_W3-JEj5g0W5hsa-OCbsa-pnEGcx8TxP2TrymoWc_9NyBo8B792ws2v7TY/s640/blogger-image--1729905596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBGoYbsZ_nI9pFTS86ZD4iVtd6O2cSQ-eIZZngObGnuHCoFqXS-36YH9Q92dmoGBEyND6X6kD0eacweONB_W3-JEj5g0W5hsa-OCbsa-pnEGcx8TxP2TrymoWc_9NyBo8B792ws2v7TY/s640/blogger-image--1729905596.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The dark line across the middle of the photo below is part of the controversial wall between Mexico and the U.S. Sorry for the picture's fuzziness; we were driving through, and you sure don't want to stop at the border for a clear picture if you've been given the go-ahead to proceed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrI6F_fF7y4j7QNmsoxSWHHhChfDb22GrRlH5SJVlhHsyZA9eLVZ5-BiG5PmLyDpKfSTNSJblQNUodBbghB0sB2xqkwH6TThY0IOtEHDoy7ahWvl3ljb1yOxdnnNaJoQhripRbrwZs5ow/s640/blogger-image--1153358656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrI6F_fF7y4j7QNmsoxSWHHhChfDb22GrRlH5SJVlhHsyZA9eLVZ5-BiG5PmLyDpKfSTNSJblQNUodBbghB0sB2xqkwH6TThY0IOtEHDoy7ahWvl3ljb1yOxdnnNaJoQhripRbrwZs5ow/s640/blogger-image--1153358656.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is a typical "Dr. Gabor" shot, doing push-ups with his backpack on at every opportunity! Gabor is on the Board of Directors for Rocky Mountain Ministries and is our mission's medical director. He's been with us since the early days when we started out in Honduras. He's also the unofficial fitness director for the team, and he takes that role very seriously! Here he sets a good example for the rest of us lazy wimps!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PrE762Yro6Rd2Vwzqs6vDYYRojMZeFeZ6TPza1LhDP5GIOGgHlzw4mW76yCgp-EeiAZbUO2c-nSHDB0o73iot917MutlG18EUAMixmqQftZ9x4_hITrIN3XKKjQYm0lEUghK87NhAsk/s640/blogger-image-1919612654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PrE762Yro6Rd2Vwzqs6vDYYRojMZeFeZ6TPza1LhDP5GIOGgHlzw4mW76yCgp-EeiAZbUO2c-nSHDB0o73iot917MutlG18EUAMixmqQftZ9x4_hITrIN3XKKjQYm0lEUghK87NhAsk/s640/blogger-image-1919612654.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">First travel break inside the border...and the banos, which are an ever-popular attraction! We'd forgotten that there are seldom any paper goods or running water at public restrooms in Mexico. So at this first stop there was lots of rummaging in purses and backpacks and pockets for scraps of Kleenex or paper napkins leftover from breakfast!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwwduirRBD2NtQqot1KXYDrk7BvCrWRPVeUcIPFwHmQ03Xu3LaJEe-27cct0C4VPt9U3Oeo3y0kZAbPN3vvDARsHldC6BGAL6PNhOKRRBkavB6mZYbcC3EOjV6RL4pSQHDD_iyle6Ylc/s640/blogger-image-2137298167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwwduirRBD2NtQqot1KXYDrk7BvCrWRPVeUcIPFwHmQ03Xu3LaJEe-27cct0C4VPt9U3Oeo3y0kZAbPN3vvDARsHldC6BGAL6PNhOKRRBkavB6mZYbcC3EOjV6RL4pSQHDD_iyle6Ylc/s640/blogger-image-2137298167.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But no worries from here on out! A stop at the convenience store....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SUMex8ylZLJ_O_ftYeMp6SLIAb8DSKBb3rs_zxtKOTszJi4VDmD-qTzsevuhEGBCBYCH8pN9cvlcI-YJ0szHgXGOTFSOthH-AGkvCzRS7aBpNQhhOWAefIjGpl2rrOT06DHimhrFPtE/s640/blogger-image-1246414406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SUMex8ylZLJ_O_ftYeMp6SLIAb8DSKBb3rs_zxtKOTszJi4VDmD-qTzsevuhEGBCBYCH8pN9cvlcI-YJ0szHgXGOTFSOthH-AGkvCzRS7aBpNQhhOWAefIjGpl2rrOT06DHimhrFPtE/s640/blogger-image-1246414406.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And we procured our own personal group stash. Nobody was happier than Maureen! Maureen is the wife of Mark, our fearless leader (known as "el jeffe" among the troops). Mark is on the RMM Board of directors and is one of our founding members.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWk3HTrbhkCfWl7IdTFPgl6XkiHkk_gqV_dqR0JFHrnET_HcwXcXf0VtRVuMZhdkdhOSR2-VcGBTZQBh94eoHOYcpQ7kZaugWkMHNdzGO47OcIXe5v4esTqRMCLWXhTakKWY4P7Q-6ym4/s640/blogger-image-2049004512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWk3HTrbhkCfWl7IdTFPgl6XkiHkk_gqV_dqR0JFHrnET_HcwXcXf0VtRVuMZhdkdhOSR2-VcGBTZQBh94eoHOYcpQ7kZaugWkMHNdzGO47OcIXe5v4esTqRMCLWXhTakKWY4P7Q-6ym4/s640/blogger-image-2049004512.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The bureaucratic stop that always takes time (and money!) is the visa procurement station about 26 miles inside the border. Many people sail right by this stop, with apparently no repercussions. But because we're responsible for the well-being of 25 people, we always follow the letter of the law and stand in long, slow-moving lines three times to fill out visa applications, pay our $23 per person, and line up again to have the paperwork rechecked and reclaim our passports. We made it back to the vans just as it started raining. Great timing!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-SsJ7pXfIHrZ0kAk_tRzAD_BuOtUBV-FamZnlBAmHJbEkojMhOTtDi9kAc-c6i0rOsU72PYcrXWXYbbn_JncxSAaAgTzXfGckHeBMLpkS1XYs7zzx9NhpfD69BQ8wzfHVgdPnnCHkxC4/s640/blogger-image-1379774546.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-SsJ7pXfIHrZ0kAk_tRzAD_BuOtUBV-FamZnlBAmHJbEkojMhOTtDi9kAc-c6i0rOsU72PYcrXWXYbbn_JncxSAaAgTzXfGckHeBMLpkS1XYs7zzx9NhpfD69BQ8wzfHVgdPnnCHkxC4/s640/blogger-image-1379774546.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The only shopping opportunity on the way down is our traditional 8-minute stop at a roadside copper shop (Gotta make fast decisions, friends...we have miles to go before we sleep!) Its also a great chance to stretch legs and visit with friends riding in the other van.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignkfVtBV0M1MkRpWTu08TCoebEtjrteYGKF0ECr1a9PG9zdMfPxU7zzF8WKyqLWu2iiIIdJVdX2ulnlhInvSBUWyU8eKYpe5WRY4WqYuupj57I3O9bVK23Nsws1uiV8hFnbdlTKAnzss/s640/blogger-image--1634892647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignkfVtBV0M1MkRpWTu08TCoebEtjrteYGKF0ECr1a9PG9zdMfPxU7zzF8WKyqLWu2iiIIdJVdX2ulnlhInvSBUWyU8eKYpe5WRY4WqYuupj57I3O9bVK23Nsws1uiV8hFnbdlTKAnzss/s640/blogger-image--1634892647.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4EDcdSNHp1bfOI0bpKZY3_V7yLAOO5108eF7UHCslM9-o-u0XfFqKRpI1iMyv2ZOM9NLFhvpPptEzMicnxcDe8GpfZiK3JxVKAXBgMgL9VR8WiHUwOknp74_6MqWfqCcfFyCdgE5P3w/s640/blogger-image-983049938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4EDcdSNHp1bfOI0bpKZY3_V7yLAOO5108eF7UHCslM9-o-u0XfFqKRpI1iMyv2ZOM9NLFhvpPptEzMicnxcDe8GpfZiK3JxVKAXBgMgL9VR8WiHUwOknp74_6MqWfqCcfFyCdgE5P3w/s640/blogger-image-983049938.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Below: Curt and "Dr. Juan," who took care of our children many times when they were small and we lived in Bozeman, Montana. Dr. Juan (his Montana friends and patients know him as "John"), has also been with us from our earlist mission in Mexico, ten years ago, and he has always been an integral part of the "brain trust." Curt is on the Board of dIrectors of Rocky Mountain Ministries and is one of the founding members of the mission.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxE8AU9zkijqDpsLrHBv12Wf5FgG4c1ATx2P0j6Onlbn4lxXj_uWzElN7oHkV5VMAfwK4NGk3qjhs2uVxqdleo1Na3ctlT52Vc66j4lSbzYHl_duXAlBkCOY3RrokrKj3gZ53kEPbMP8/s640/blogger-image--405893885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxE8AU9zkijqDpsLrHBv12Wf5FgG4c1ATx2P0j6Onlbn4lxXj_uWzElN7oHkV5VMAfwK4NGk3qjhs2uVxqdleo1Na3ctlT52Vc66j4lSbzYHl_duXAlBkCOY3RrokrKj3gZ53kEPbMP8/s640/blogger-image--405893885.jpg"></a></div><br></div> In early afternoon as we approached Hermosillo, the rain and wind stopped and the sun broke through the clouds.THIS is the Mexico we remember!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiefcG7j28fIjs4MqayfxSWQTwRlUtJNYh7aQtXQlNvPczhbEsmFi2Nw2aIjSdwxvGjwwm1eWfuWzSEGUtn0eoRcGkZxXRjw8PH4qXL-GXFYFwgSqDferTavxCvx2nqPIIi_CzSxrfuF0/s640/blogger-image-1555679575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiefcG7j28fIjs4MqayfxSWQTwRlUtJNYh7aQtXQlNvPczhbEsmFi2Nw2aIjSdwxvGjwwm1eWfuWzSEGUtn0eoRcGkZxXRjw8PH4qXL-GXFYFwgSqDferTavxCvx2nqPIIi_CzSxrfuF0/s640/blogger-image-1555679575.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another couple of hours on the road, and we saw the distinctive gateway to San Carlos: the twin rocks known as Tetakawi. Almost there!</div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7UbNbRPezl1KG-qQY0kGbcRE8N6eBV8erM7F_e9yYyOMvwegErLxhTT_9DHfqI87kacSnm28n7geMghSaF0-zk6l75LR3CX4f7rxUJRyPBUi5TC-VXGukY0hqFGbXyiUBUryf0gTi_pM/s640/blogger-image-973570410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7UbNbRPezl1KG-qQY0kGbcRE8N6eBV8erM7F_e9yYyOMvwegErLxhTT_9DHfqI87kacSnm28n7geMghSaF0-zk6l75LR3CX4f7rxUJRyPBUi5TC-VXGukY0hqFGbXyiUBUryf0gTi_pM/s640/blogger-image-973570410.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Driving the rocky and dust back roads of San Carlos brought us to our haven in the desert, where we'll lodge, eat delicious meals, make friends, fellowship, sing, worship, and rest and recuperate for the next nine days: Casa de Esperanza, House of Hope. I'll tell you a little of its history when I can show you a photo of our hosts, Art and Brenda. But Brenda asked me not to take their photo today, as they've been working hard for our arrival!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsjboVnPuqSaXKvU7vs9wqbYSehQc1Uxs0hiXogGYLdkMi4qEGFKczf1AEsYxKFr7DCIO3f00SeKTnC0QXkF2dLX8_8ukamZMiSIp3yAJLpA7s94ppy9KBfLnSWD89wKm5EXtG7TDGFg/s640/blogger-image--65609003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsjboVnPuqSaXKvU7vs9wqbYSehQc1Uxs0hiXogGYLdkMi4qEGFKczf1AEsYxKFr7DCIO3f00SeKTnC0QXkF2dLX8_8ukamZMiSIp3yAJLpA7s94ppy9KBfLnSWD89wKm5EXtG7TDGFg/s640/blogger-image--65609003.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> But I can tell you that over the past 9 years Brenda and Art have built this safe, comfortable and welcoming oasis from a single mud-floored room, to accommodate short-term mission groups from all over The U.S., Canada and Mexico.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBya-eLIdasVc5GcqIr1GkcnMLQM53fnibW60sso0-J0Uk_dWome4xnlbMdDKCg2-Pidkvn8tQ1o6kmcgszz9PpNqTS_82Kw_4htQhNEV9wqnzN6d5RZYcdZuWUd00yTYQa4mSwgNO7_E/s640/blogger-image--656575065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBya-eLIdasVc5GcqIr1GkcnMLQM53fnibW60sso0-J0Uk_dWome4xnlbMdDKCg2-Pidkvn8tQ1o6kmcgszz9PpNqTS_82Kw_4htQhNEV9wqnzN6d5RZYcdZuWUd00yTYQa4mSwgNO7_E/s640/blogger-image--656575065.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A peaceful place to prepare for the busy day to come, and to rest and refresh after a long day in a remote village. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTyfCgULhZK7Tp6-Mx15OmXt_1im7ovVzzr9xWB1ttD8BK8rbX6H3E3pQCsOGlSv8p0qxgVLWD9W5b2wlVvo6LhhtSSzaaGIgMaVyiIHQipEChk6JI8L4oX5ADrvnuIYySx9dgKKSu_So/s640/blogger-image--224662203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTyfCgULhZK7Tp6-Mx15OmXt_1im7ovVzzr9xWB1ttD8BK8rbX6H3E3pQCsOGlSv8p0qxgVLWD9W5b2wlVvo6LhhtSSzaaGIgMaVyiIHQipEChk6JI8L4oX5ADrvnuIYySx9dgKKSu_So/s640/blogger-image--224662203.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is one of the dorm rooms for the single team members.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3d5Rwuwxvj1H4RlqeViaTexYzLWtcNhC33mCT1H82QGOFw3CW7jnSx1v0HK2gAyvTsp2CtWyKy7eXUlcllVoOaBUYngo7BdsPQidrly0ogopca4QXPTUh8Y_xseu_lteK4gQCgk7BEA/s640/blogger-image-1693935681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3d5Rwuwxvj1H4RlqeViaTexYzLWtcNhC33mCT1H82QGOFw3CW7jnSx1v0HK2gAyvTsp2CtWyKy7eXUlcllVoOaBUYngo7BdsPQidrly0ogopca4QXPTUh8Y_xseu_lteK4gQCgk7BEA/s640/blogger-image-1693935681.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3d5Rwuwxvj1H4RlqeViaTexYzLWtcNhC33mCT1H82QGOFw3CW7jnSx1v0HK2gAyvTsp2CtWyKy7eXUlcllVoOaBUYngo7BdsPQidrly0ogopca4QXPTUh8Y_xseu_lteK4gQCgk7BEA/s640/blogger-image-1693935681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The meals are all homemade, nutritious and filling. Check out that that tray of enchiladas we had for dinner!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3d5Rwuwxvj1H4RlqeViaTexYzLWtcNhC33mCT1H82QGOFw3CW7jnSx1v0HK2gAyvTsp2CtWyKy7eXUlcllVoOaBUYngo7BdsPQidrly0ogopca4QXPTUh8Y_xseu_lteK4gQCgk7BEA/s640/blogger-image-1693935681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCrPOES3XStbx6gYrLBHXhmPHj6Oi2GL8RIgCEtm0cWNYK3vArtHVxPWw40YA2kCGcdncsWq6jRbr-x8ZPWJRQAK1yCVmQ9DnquMois52Bkvhl377oY232oH0NlX_UaPAy2SRhae4zKg/s640/blogger-image-229188534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCrPOES3XStbx6gYrLBHXhmPHj6Oi2GL8RIgCEtm0cWNYK3vArtHVxPWw40YA2kCGcdncsWq6jRbr-x8ZPWJRQAK1yCVmQ9DnquMois52Bkvhl377oY232oH0NlX_UaPAy2SRhae4zKg/s640/blogger-image-229188534.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meals are served outdoors around small tables, which encourage team members from different parts of the country to get to know one another throughout the week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPjfOKIYmo4UqxC1kaXyKmyYx4amlahTkLzpSJU2-KrreVPZQRsZWstPNetp8tnNfwThlfT3AZN0o5-PIGnKeattgtMupEMv2cKgHELVLUNHisVZw-bAEehaDgMx_H54wAG7jpGDStdQ/s640/blogger-image--344687392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPjfOKIYmo4UqxC1kaXyKmyYx4amlahTkLzpSJU2-KrreVPZQRsZWstPNetp8tnNfwThlfT3AZN0o5-PIGnKeattgtMupEMv2cKgHELVLUNHisVZw-bAEehaDgMx_H54wAG7jpGDStdQ/s640/blogger-image--344687392.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Before the group disperses for bed each evening, we have a team meeting which includes devotions, an opportunity to share the day's experiences, and specific instructions for the following day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFMn6SbYjvIO1OzATOJ6sQC7TqPJtdSNDo2CwtEyLH4F6gWcTfZlzevJnRGXplNzStf3DRm7Xo46u1uqCJrOhL3lmPz6GkvSCrlPgeJvIbG8U94I6sXubV3H7-BdWB-uqPOkBzoZbSmM/s640/blogger-image--348556016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFMn6SbYjvIO1OzATOJ6sQC7TqPJtdSNDo2CwtEyLH4F6gWcTfZlzevJnRGXplNzStf3DRm7Xo46u1uqCJrOhL3lmPz6GkvSCrlPgeJvIbG8U94I6sXubV3H7-BdWB-uqPOkBzoZbSmM/s640/blogger-image--348556016.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVP5ll3L2NgnEmYOA6NaPFHWHT9vwAA-PWiTtOdbKBWZUro5md_kWhZp8UDS_TBhglxuPHPkMEmPKhw9TufM-Z3VfS6PLCdoIMO9-EIb-nijOgTwNI8RktlckTXuTQfJF6ZEqUAu2apk/s640/blogger-image--2004817477.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVP5ll3L2NgnEmYOA6NaPFHWHT9vwAA-PWiTtOdbKBWZUro5md_kWhZp8UDS_TBhglxuPHPkMEmPKhw9TufM-Z3VfS6PLCdoIMO9-EIb-nijOgTwNI8RktlckTXuTQfJF6ZEqUAu2apk/s640/blogger-image--2004817477.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tomorrow after breakfast we will sort and pack our supplies in preparation for an afternoon clinic at Independence, a nearby community. We're all grateful for our safety and trouble-free,traveling today!</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#0000ee"><u><br></u></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#0000ee"><u><br></u></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931014797286366789.post-64183601225329657332016-01-07T02:41:00.001-08:002016-01-07T02:41:28.869-08:00Mexico Bound!<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Three a.m. In Tucson, Arizona and I'm wide awake. So the thought occurred to me that I should do something I haven't done in ages...write a blog post! I didn't realize that I'd be writing this, so I don't have many photos today. So I'll give you an overview of what we're about to do. But if I'm able to keep it up over the next 10 days or so, there should be LOTS of photos. So check back soon!</span></div><div><br></div><div>In a few hours we'll gather with the rest of the team from around the U.S. to head across the border for the 15th Rocky Mountain Ministries mission to Central America. I think this is our 10th trip to San Carlos, Mexico. Our mission is generally 3-pronged: medical, construction and evangelical. Through the years we have been able to gather the supplies we need to set up a small medical "tent village." Each day of our mission we'll visit a different remote village within an hour to 1 1/2 hours' drive from San Carlos. We'll unload our van and trucks, set up our tents and begin seeing patients. We usually have 3-4 doctors, 4-5 nurses, and additional medical helpers (EMTs, sometimes dentists, sometimes physical therapists, etc.). By the time we have everything set up (takes about 30 minutes), we have a whole line of people from the village waiting for general medical attention (often as many as 200 or more). We set up a glasses station, where we give away about 500 pairs of reading glasses and sunglasses at each village, and we set up a fairly complete pharmacy in our big white van. </div><div><br></div><div>In the meantime, our children's program is also gearing up. We offer lots of activities for the children in the village: crafts, stories, music, games, and activities similar to a day at Vacation Bible School familiar to so many North American children.</div><div><br></div><div>Sometimes in the same village, or sometimes in another location, our construction team is working on a project. They may be roofing a church, building a small medical office, a housing unit at an orphanage, or any number of other projects that are needed. </div><div><br></div><div>That's a quick overview. If I'm able to keep the blog entries going throughout the mission, I'll add lots more details with photos, so you can see what we're up to. I say "if", because I know how busy the mission can get! However, this year we have a little larger team than usual (35 as compared to approximately 25 in most years), so we may be able to spread the tasks around a little more and offer everyone a bit more time during the day to step back and observe and enjoy all that's going on. And I'll try to spend some of my stepping back time writing a day-to-day account of what we do down here.</div><div><br></div><div>Here are a couple of photos of our first team dinner together in Tucson last night:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3phQ5oWX0B_7OCqtYw-OXaM4SGGo-QuJ_l8gZrZ5JyEbWuhEUpITz-x0bDbkeqkuX0UuCoehNINYsy0aed5IJYlpswMKLInA577AMWYLGWiAmEB4LaEj3tBG9SeblPyfokapcipKP5x4/s640/blogger-image--1014575270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3phQ5oWX0B_7OCqtYw-OXaM4SGGo-QuJ_l8gZrZ5JyEbWuhEUpITz-x0bDbkeqkuX0UuCoehNINYsy0aed5IJYlpswMKLInA577AMWYLGWiAmEB4LaEj3tBG9SeblPyfokapcipKP5x4/s640/blogger-image--1014575270.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDH5LE7mfAcfEA29bTCOiWfrmr98b7wnOrabJyLGRPzbj_pE7Hq2N2NET6MDnAo0ZI_okd_W8fJFKSq69l-SoGZKG0GG6Z3oOe8WxZTtNIEJgFqxQhnNu1w5ffJmaXDsTTL6rGQldh80/s640/blogger-image--2110760925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDH5LE7mfAcfEA29bTCOiWfrmr98b7wnOrabJyLGRPzbj_pE7Hq2N2NET6MDnAo0ZI_okd_W8fJFKSq69l-SoGZKG0GG6Z3oOe8WxZTtNIEJgFqxQhnNu1w5ffJmaXDsTTL6rGQldh80/s640/blogger-image--2110760925.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Some of the team had not arrived yet, and others (particularly our construction crew) will meet us in San Carlos this evening. They drive down separately with all our gear (tents, pharmacy van, construction tools, etc). We have quite a few young people with us this year. It's always so much fun to watch the energy and excitement of the younger set as they interact with the Mexican people and with others on the mission team. </div><div><br></div><div>Better tuck back under the covers and grab a few more hours of sleep. We have 6 hours of driving today, due south, and border crossings and visa checkpoints to navigate. Off to Mexico!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>On the Loosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04326896092588461262noreply@blogger.com0