Hello friends & family,
We enjoyed a little more rest this morning only to wake for COVID testing. After that unpleasant process, we loaded the buses for our rest day on Catalina Island. We drove to a city called La Romana, took our Dramamine, and boarded a boat! There was an unfortunate event with a smaller boat sinking near us but our boat was able to welcome them aboard. The Chilean children and grandmothers looked quite frightened but one of the students asked an interrupter to pray and thank the Lord for the protection he gave them. The family was very touched and thankful. After our short detour, we enjoyed snorkeling on the coral reef and cliff jumping before arriving on the island. The water is crystal blue and extremely salty so we were able to lay back and float quite easily! We were all marveled at the beauty of the island! The locals served us a lunch buffet—even had fresh fish they made over the grill. The team scattered—some chose to take a nap under the palms, others played volleyball and frisbee in the water. We worked on our bargaining skills while purchasing some surprises for you all and a few treats for ourselves! We left with our tanks filled! We returned back to the Score Facility to enjoy an Argentine Barbeque by a few local pastors. They served us a delicious meal of local meats and my favorite condiment chimichurri. The pastors shared their testimonies on how Jesus has worked in their lives to save them from desires of the world—they both dreamed of becoming professional baseball players in the United States. Our team has beautiful unity—lots of deep conversations coupled with plenty of laughter. It has been an amazing experience to see the students grow in their medical confidence as well as their boldness in sharing about what Jesus has done in their hearts. Many students have learned how to share the Gospel and pray with their patients, giving holistic care to the entire person: body, soul & spirit. We have approached the throne of God with our supplications. He is faithful and good, and we are spending our last evening together talking of everything He has done for us and through us for the Dominican Republic. The future of healthcare is bright with these men and women who will be caring for the generations of patients for many years—on U.S. soil and beyond. I dare to say, many of these students will one day be physicians who continue to give their lives and skills to serve patients all over the globe and to serve our Lord. Please pray for safe travels back for our team tomorrow. We are excited to share more stories with you. What a joy to watch the students live out Romans 10—“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” In Christ, Sarah Story, RN Natalie Barefield, PA-C
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