We saw almost 500 people. I took more photos this morning and spent the rest of the day in the pharmacy. One of the two pharmacists was sick today so they needed lots of help. I like the pharmacy, but you never have any contact with the people.
I don't have a lot of stories today so I will share some of Jared's. The bishop came and did triage next to Jared for almost 3 hours today. I'm very impressed with Bishop Kay. He is kind and loving and clearly not afraid to get his hands dirty. He has the personality that inspires you. .. A leader. I can see why he has inspired this medical mission and many other resources to Ayaviri.
Jared saw a woman in triaged today with chest pains and was sweaty. He moved her to front of the line and she was seen quickly by a doctor. The doctor sent her right to the hospital. On the last patient of a very long day, Jared met an old woman not unlike the 300 he has already met. The woman gave Jared a hand knitted hat as a thank you. We will keep it a long time- but we will wash it.
Beer and pizza and some really beautifully decorated cakes for dinner tonight. Everyone is exhausted. We have a half day tomorrow and then we pack everything up. We head to Juliaca on Saturday morning. Good night.
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Dede and Cathy. I wish I could have collected more pictures of the doctors and nurses, but they were really busy all week. The OB's were so impressive. I also have to note that I don't have any pictures of Abby. I did take some, but they are on her camera. Abby - send me some!
Kelly & Edgar, our mascot.
Attention Zettlers! Your crayons went to good use. I've never seen kids SO EXCITED to color. Thank you SO MUCH for cleaning out the local Walmarts of their crayons.
The pharmacy team: Teresa, Eileen, me, Francisco, and Kelly. We worked VERY hard this day.
Elva (the youngest member of the team at 16, and one of our favorites) and Justin doing triage. Elva was a fantastic translator.
The line waiting for triage.
Bishop Kay doing triage. Very cool.
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