Hola amigos y familia,
Today was our last day in the Dominican! We started with a later than usual breakfast. Then we headed out for the Isla of Catalina, right of the coast. We had a 45-minute bus ride to the dock and as soon as we got off we were greeted by so many people trying to sell us things. So, while running away from them, we made our way down a steep staircase to board the boat. We got on a two-story boat, and had to wait a few minutes on the boat before we departed. After departing the crew handed out tons of water and Coca-Cola. We had a smooth ride about 15-minutes to the coast of the island where we were able to snorkel. Some people even jumped off the top of the boat, which was higher than you would think. We were able to hangout in the water and get lots of water up our nose from the very large waves. After a few salty swallows of the nice ocean water, we boarded the boat to go around the island to the beach. We had to go from our large boat to a smaller boat to get to the shore. We ALL cramped into one tiny boat. Once we were ashore, we happily jumped off the boat to finally be at our destination. We were able to all get lounge chairs near each other, so we could all hang out together. We got to spend the day relaxing, drinking (virgin) piña coladas, getting massages, and of course playing spike ball. One of our providers got to share the gospel with one of the masseuses. We had lunch around 1:00 and there was grilled chicken, pasta salad, rice and beans, and salad. After our bellies were full we headed back to the beach and continued to enjoy the sun either by lounging or taking a plunge in the ocean. Some people went to the gift shop to buy souvenirs. Then we departed and, on our long journey home, the boat ride was rougher. Some of the people at the bottom of the boat played cards while others enjoyed the scenery and attempted to avoid getting sea sick. The bus ride home was the quietest bus ride we ever had. Upon returning we had only a couple of minutes until our last dinner together. Then we spent the night repacking our bags, playing cards, and nursing our sunburns. We look forward to our last breakfast together and ask that you pray for safe travels home. See you soon!!! Love, Your future PT/OTs
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Hola amigos y familia,
Today we started with worship and an awesome devotion by Madison. Following, worship we split up to meet with our providers and prep for the day ahead. Then we prayed and ate breakfast before having time alone with God. We boarded the bus and headed to the nursing home in another small village where one of our translators/missionaries was from. We were greeted by some stray dogs that we were told not to touch. Some of us set up therapy tables in the church and the others set up in the nursing home that way we were able to treat the community also. Today was by far the most challenging in the clinic because many of us were tired and a lot of the individuals at the nursing home spoke Creole instead of Spanish. However, we were all constantly working with patients. We prayed the Lord would bring us more people and he brought us more people. Then we headed back for an awesome talk from Craig, a Score missionary who spoke on discipleship. It was neat because we were the first group he was able to experiment a new program for short term mission groups. Then we were able to experience some fried plantains and Argentine barbecue with chimichurri as well as some personal testimonies from the local pastors. We were treated with cupcakes from the Lily House. After the dinner we had worship and we heard Allie’s testimony. Then we just shared our experience and what God put on our heart during the mission trip. There were numerous tears and laughs as we reflected on the good and challenging aspects of the trip. We met in small groups to fellowship. Tonight, was a late night but tomorrow we get to sleep in before we have a DAY IN THE SUN! Love, Tus favoritos OT/PTs Hola friends and family,
Today was another clinic day. We were able to start our day with more praise and worship for what the Lord is doing with our lives and what we are able to accomplish here in the Dominican. We then all met to board the bus for the clinic, after a quick photo-op. We were actually going to a church where one of our translators used to attend in a city called Consuelo. This church was super shaded and very pretty with lots of room. The people were willing to help us set up and move things around. The morning was pretty slow, but we were still all able to treat patients. When lunch time came one of the OT providers, Erin, and some OT students had been treating a patient that had suffered a TBI about three years ago. She then passed him off to one of the PT providers, Leigh Ann, and a group of PT students that treated this patient and were able to share the gospel with him throughout lunch time. While the others were eating lunch under a tree and getting pooped on by the birds. After lunch we didn’t have a large group of patients waiting so the translator that used to live there actually took Jason and Sabrina out through the neighborhood to help recruit more patients and to see her old house. They were able to recruit a few more patients, and we were all able to help treat/share the gospel with at least one more person. After the afternoon, we packed up our supplies and cleaned up the clinic. We then drove about 25 minutes back to SCORE. Some people still had lots of energy so they went out to the beach for some spike ball and fellowship. The others decided to just rest and treat ourselves to the AC in our rooms. After dinner around 6:30, we were able to have more worship, testimonies, and a very encouraging devotion from one of the team members. After that, a lot of us sat around and played cards while others joined in for more time of fellowship. Today was a great day, and we are asking for prayers that the Lord would bring us more Dominicans tomorrow that we can share our stories with and encourage in their faith. Love your most prized, PT/OT’s |
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