Island Blessings

Posted by on February 13, 2008 in Short--term Teams

This is my first update since we arrived in remote Indonesia. The team from Alaska are are doing well–except a few “Bally Bellies”. The food has been wonderful and the team is in full gear forward. We joined a mobile clinic yesterday at a beautiful village on the ocean. The team saw over 100 patients. They saw the infected, lepers, T.B., pregnant, respiratory problems, heart issues and the full package of ailments. It was hot but enjoyable work. The children were cared for by our team of children’s workers. The kids even sang “Jingle Bells”–something just didn’t seem right about singing “dashing thru the snow” with palm trees swaying in the hot tropical breeze. Such is life in the field.

We found out our flight off the island is canceled. Today I will try to make new arrangements. Life at the end of the earth can be challenging. We have to remember to be flexible. I hope to get to Manado in time to speak at a Leader’s Conference.

There is another clinic today at our medical base. The poor come to get free care. I can’t think of a better investment of time and recourses than to help the helpless.