Hard days work
It was hot today, and the team were such hard workers. Diana was the brick moving star! Brian and Benny gave it all, moving bricks, mixing mortar and generally impressing the local workers. Holly was absolutely covered with red dust from hauling these oversized bricks from one side of the yard to the other. Jenny loved working with the team and said it was the hardest work she has ever done;
Durwin was as usual entertaining the crowds while working and he kept the spirits of the team elevated.
The other part of the team headed out to our first mobile clinic. 
We set up in a small empty building in a very outback area, Kevin and carol shared an 8x8 room with Carol dispensing medications out the window.
The people here speak lua, not swahili, so we were relying completely on translators to help us figure out what was wrong, talk with the patients then explain the meds. We had several local nurses a lab tech and several counsellors with us. Ron was in charge of weighing babies and generally directing traffic. I was taking down names and helping get symptoms to try to make Dr. Kevin's job a little easier.
Tonight we decided to do something a little less physical, so Benny and diana pulled Pictionary out of their magical suitcase and, well, the girls soundly defeated the boys... yay girls!! we love you all and so appreciate all your prayers and encouragements.
9 Comments:
I love the pictures and it all sounds so amazing! I wish I was there with you guys! Uncle Kev, you are one great doctor :)! Holly and Kev I love you and miss you both so much (and everyone else too!)
Meg
Hey Mom and Dad! (AKA Lauri and Brian!)
Glad to hear things are going well, and that you are accomlishing so much - you better not be searching out the neighbourhood for your next home! No job here yet, the floors are done, painting is coming along well (I'm determined there will be no pink by the time you get home!), and you're missing the fish, but I got pictures! Miss ya, enjoy the rest of your trip!!
Leigh-Anne
Hey Everyone!
You are an amazing team and I am so proud of you all! I am praying for you daily and I look forward to checking out the blog everyday! Keep up the hard work and bless you all! Post any specific prayer requests too! (I love you Kevin & Holly and miss you! You guys are amazing!)
Lots of Love to you all!
Vicki
Enjoyed your blog today Lauri and the photos yesterday were great. I could almost hear that song you were singing :-) and dad got a laugh out of you skipping! Brian can now list brick laying on his resume. What great work you are all doing and what wonderful experiences you are getting to share. Lots of love, Mom and Dad
Looks like you guys are working hard. Probably the most satisfying work you have ever done. I enjoyed seeing the picture of Dr. McDreamy working with the patients. I'm praying God will give you great wisdom as you treat each one.
Love you. Suzanne
Hi everyone, We are all so proud of you! I'm reading the blog 2 or 3 times a day and praying for you all. Hope Jennifer's health is good. Keep up the great work. Love you all....with a special little bit for the cool doctor and the sweet little blonde girl.
Love and prayers Arlene D
So cool to see pictures of what you all are doing over there! Tell that brother of mine (Durwin) to actually DO some work, eh? Some people never change! :-)
Love you, Dur and am praying for you,
Joanne
Hi everyone! The photo's are amazing and seeing the work you're doing! All I can say is God is Good! I praise and thank God for each and every one of you!!! Keeping you in my prayers!!!
God's Blessings and love
Mandy
Hi Carol,
Such good pharmacisting! I guess our pharmacy isn't as small as it seems.
Wow, you and the team look like you're making such a difference with all the hard work.
Thinking of you,
Heather S
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