We had a great first day. We set up clinic in a house (definitely a new experience) and with the help of some locals of the village, the team was able to transform the vacant, four room home into an incredible and efficient work space and barrier for Christ's love. After the setting up and preparation was complete, Kenneth gave the gospel to about 80 people. The emotions that filled us all just watching Kenneth's passion for both the Lord and the people of the DR was not only empowering, but also indescribable.
The group worked together so well for it being the first day as a team. It was like we had been together all week.
Between all the stations, everyone was able to help out and be apart of the process in a way unique to themselves. Triage was our job! We were able to see every patient, including holding all the babies! It was so amazing to see how the Dominican Republic culture resembles our own - making it much easier to relate to them all despite the language barrier.
It is about 10 o'clock our time and some of us are sitting in the common room of the hotel and others are getting ready for bed, some already fast asleep, we're sure. But we can speak for all of us when we say that the experiences today have truly filled the voids in our hearts that some of us have been neglecting for so long. God really does work in amazing ways. Like the Islanders here would say, Buenos Noches Amigos, voy a hablar contigo manana! (goodnight friends, we are going to talk to you tomorrow) With love - Sarah Jane Ramos and Margaret Moran
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