Day 1
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8
Today our team began our journey! We’ve traveled from Alaska, Washington, Texas, Oregon, and Colorado to Guatemala City with one mission, to serve. From Guatemala City, we traveled to the place we were sent – San Pedro Carcha, Guatemala, to begin our assignment!
We arrived with excitement, anticipation, and joy. Our team, the 909 Austin Precision Team, set our clinic up in a gymnasium ahead of seeing patients. We unloaded a truck of over 85 wheelchairs, walkers, and other durable medical equipment for use. Our Guatemalan counterparts were just as excited as we were, and we spent time bonding as we assembled wheelchairs.
We organized our triage area to greet patients when they arrive, which included an area for children to color as they wait for their caregivers. We carefully arranged the team physician’s area to meet the needs of patient’s with items that included but weren’t limited to blood pressure cuffs, a thermometer, and items to check blood sugar levels. Our physical therapy area included many tools and equipment for staff to work with patients and their needs. Shoes were thoughtfully put so that those who need them could leave with that need met.
Our team discussed our journeys, life experiences and the things that have brought us to this moment. We don’t take it for granted or lightly. We know and understand that each encounter we have as we began to see patients tomorrow will leave a lasting impact in that person’s life, including their family.
We are ready to bring our gifts, talents, and skills to the table to be used in whatever serves the community we’ve been sent to. As we do so, we are also ready to learn. From each encounter we have, asking what can I take away from what I’ve heard to lift my own perspective about life?
San Pedro Carcha, we are here to serve!
Team Blogger,
Berangeré Ross
