Praise the Lord!!! Day 2 of clinic is complete. Everyday it is more humbling than the day before. We are finally getting used to running on minimal sleep and have the coffee locations mastered around the complex. We started the day with worship. There is something so beautiful of 25 dental providers singing together about the glory of our Lord at 6am. Once again, the bus was filled with laughter and then we got to work. Today a lot of people had their first extractions!! Big win for the dental students! Something personal I got to experience was revisiting a village I worked at last year. It is really touching seeing the very same people that I met a year ago–seeing the dental work that I helped to provide but even more importantly, seeing them grow in their faith. I couldn’t ask for anything better!!

Our team grows closer every night. I love seeing this community love on each other and the joy of Jesus radiate through us all. In case you’re worried, we are eating GOOD. They make this homemade bread every night and I swear we go through at least 5 loaves a day. It is delicious. Tonight we settled down and played some card games (don’t worry, us Midwesterners got some Euchre in!). 

Something weighing on my heart this trip is just how beautiful the Holy Spirit works through our  hearts. This trip specifically has brought me to be more humble, sincere, and present. To remain awake with the Lord and honor Jesus’ ministry. It is so true that God opens the eyes to those who listen. What a wonderful Savior we serve!!! How blessed we are in this life!!!!

Quick shoutout to my parents and grandparents who have been so supportive of this ministry. Thank you for helping me grow in my faith. I love you dearly and you inspire me to be better everyday!!

Gloria a Dios!!

All my love,

Maggie Braun