Day 2 of Clinic

The second day of clinic was a long day ... but an interesting day, too. The day started early with the team on the road by 6:20 for the long ride to the site of their second clinic. Overall, it was a smooth trip and they set up the clinic at their new location. Here's a picture of the walk they had to take from the main road to get back to the clinic site.

They begin each morning with a meeting and prayer with the volunteers and translators.

The team was quite impressed with the use of the large bamboo poles, creating this large tent for registration.

Without structural walls, they were quite creative with the "eye chart" locations. 

The temperatures are in the mid-80's, so the team has to find ways to handle the heat while working outdoors.

Eyeglass clinics can only be successful with the help of so many local volunteers and translators and our team is so grateful for the amazing people they have working alongside them.

I'll try to include some more pictures in the coming days of the sights (and maybe sounds), but for now, here are a couple of neat things to see.

Here's a fun picture of a rice field.

And Becky found this really cool flower growing ... what a beautiful flower!!

The "numbers" for Day 2 ... 141 people through the clinic, with 171 eyeglasses distributed, along with 141 sunglasses. What amazing work for a "short" clinic. The clinic closed around 4:30 so the team could pack up and drive the few hours back to the hotel for a late dinner and some sleep. 

Thank you for your continued prayers for this mission and the team. Pray for renewed strength as they have another long day ahead. Most importantly, pray for those that are receiving glasses ... that they would also receive the message of God's mercy and love and that it would grow in their hearts.

God's blessings!