The dental team has left

I'm sorry I haven't posted more, but it's been a bit busy here...and it's been a good busy for the most part.

I want to share some of the photos from the dental team.  They did an awesome job.  I don't know if anyone was counting patients, maybe Vero did, but they saw a lot out at the IDADEE compound.  Then had a day to do Cheron Hardy's children from her orphanage, and some of her workers, too.  God REALLY worked through this team and so much was accomplished.  And a couple of the fellows on the team did some "investigative" work on Maranga (spelling probably WAY off on this one) trees, too.  But let me back up and start with some photos.  I had put some of them on from the work at IDADEE in the last post, so these will be from Monday.  They were scheduled to go to Cheron's orphanage, set up and do the work there.  Well, RAINS interfered.  Not just rain, but a deluge of rain.  So, they set up here at the dorm.  Did that one other year, too.  They set up all the dentists and hygienists in the living room/dining room area.  Men's dorm was designated for equipment cleaning, and later, lunch room, and the girls dorm was a training center for making eye glasses.  All of this while Carolyn was cooking in the kitchen.  The WHOLE dorm was in use.

Cheron's kids and workers were amazing.  One very little girl didn't need any coaxing, she walked in holding a hand, but then quickly went to a chair and got in, with a smile on her face.  There were a couple apprehensive, but for the most part, no problems.  The team worked diligently and quickly and saw everyone here.  In the one photo of the two little girls, the one on the left is the one who couldn't wait to get in the chair...the other one... well, she wasn't too sure.  The rest show the work done, and the space they had to work in.  GREAT TEAM!!!

This gal is one of Cheron's cooks.  Although she doesn't look happy, she was so thankful.  Her whole mouth was frozen.  They had to pull 10 (YES TEN) teeth, but she was so thankful for them doing it.  Can you imagine?  Wow, that gal (and she is 47 years old) is so tiny but such a great gal.  Cheron said she has had a really hard life, so they were so glad they could help her.  I think they plan to help her get teeth, too.

 

 Now on the an exciting event.  Daniel and Majorie (two of our former puppeteers) had a baby Thursday night (I think).  We had little Jauncie for the night here.  In the photo below, you can see Jauncie looking at Gabrielle.  Now take another look.... Gabrielle is 12 HOURS old here, and Jauncie is 3½ MONTHS old.  She is about 9½ pounds and he is about 6 pounds.  I think her crying was entertaining Jauncie.   The next photo is of Majorie and Gabrielle.  Gabrielle is a chunk, and so cute.  Mama and papa are very proud.  

 

Well, Don is at the airport today...our team was to fly out yesterday, but ended up staying an extra night.  The plane they were to fly on, had to stay in the Dominican overnight, so they are flying out today.  They will prayerfully make their connecting flights this afternoon.  But we sure enjoyed the team while they were here.

For now, remember to keep Jesus with you in all you do.  Even the hardest of times can draw you closer to Him.  He is our strength and refuge.  And we cling to Him.  I hope you are doing the same!!  God bless, and keep praying!!