We visited Campo Verde the last two days. We had to take a bus to this location. It took us about an hour to get there. I have found that as we get further from the city of Pucallpa, the way of life is more primitive. Many houses with leaf-type materials on their roof tops. This seems to work well for protection again rain and sun. We took a main highway out of Pucallpa. Many trucks, motorcycle buggies, and cars traveled along this somewhat busy highway. We were able to see more coconut trees and forest during our journey.
The first day there were not many people at the facility when we arrived. John and I were limited to extractions because the generator (which is 110) was not able to work. The facility runs on 220 and the generator kept stopping after a couple of minutes. This happened the second day too. Many needed fillings, but we were unable to do those. The second day we arrived, the place was filled with adults and children. As we drove in, they began to rush in line in order to get a number. Each day the doctors and nurses are seeing over a hundred people. John and I saw approximately 35 - 40 patients. It takes a little longer for us because after each patient we need to sterilize the tray, change gloves, and get new instruments depending on what is needed for the procedures.
The Impact Team is doing puppet shows with them everyday which emphasizes the salvation message. They are doing an awesome job with the kids. They are playing soccer, using the parachute, and playing jump rope games.
It has been very hot. Please continue to pray for our safety and the HEAT. We are staying focus on our mission in Peru. We want to continue to show these people how much we care and how much the Lord loves them.
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Thanks for taking the time to fill us in on so many details. I can picture a lot of what you are describing. It will be great when we can see pictures to go along with what you have told us about.
ReplyDeleteI can't get over the number of people you are treating at the clinic. It makes me think of the stories in the Bible where the crowds would follow Jesus and press in close to Him because they wanted what He was offering them - physical healing and so much more. How pleased He must be to see all of you doing what you can to try and be just like Him. It challenges me to think of what more I could be doing to actively show Jesus' love, wherever I am.
We will keep praying.
Love,
Jen & the kids
Bobby,
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I have ever tried this whole blog thing - it's amazing that I even figured out how to send a comment. Hopefully, I am doing it right and was able to successfully post the comment to Morgan's blog. I am so proud of her!!! I have so enjoyed keeping up with all that you are doing. I'm so impressed with your skills in dentistry - who knew??? What awesome things God is doing through you all! How incredible the number of people God is sending to you. Will continue to pray for your safety, energy, and your mission as you head into another week of serving so many.
Pam