Today was our first clinical. Personally, the first clinical of my life.
I was ¨clueless¨ for the most part, yet at peace despite my inadequacy.
Jumping right in, I used the little Spanish I knew, as well as the help of a twelve year old boy translator, to get the history of several Peruvian mothers and their sick children.
Personal questions were flying across the table left and right, yet no one seemed to mind... the culture here is very open with no sense of what privacy even means. Very different from America.
As we started assessing the patients, I found myself just wanting to hurry up and figure out their problem, give them some medicine, and move onto the next one... but then I stopped that thinking and asked myself what good that would do. Nada. These people needed education. They needed more than that... they also needed hope. Perhaps our somewhat unorganized team provided that today. That is my prayer. I am praying that the very little that we did for them can be more of an impact that we can even comprehend... by God´s power, that is.
Oh, I could go on for hours I am sure... but this will have to do for now... the mosquitos are biting.
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Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you and thoroughly enjoy watching God grow your life. You are blessing from Him to others. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Continue to allow Jesus to shine through you at all times!!
Uncle Marty
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Ashley, it has been a joy to read your comments about your trip to Peru. I know God is using you and your team members in being a blessing for Him. I too, am proud of you, as you are following God's directions for your life.
ReplyDelete"In everything you do put God first and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success." Proverbs 3:6
My prayers and love are with you.
Grandma Belzer