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[Page 4 of our Fall 2006 mission trip to Central America]

(15)  [Sept 29th]  Bryan and Riechelle invited us to accompany them and their team from Maine to Esperanza, a primitive village nearby along the shore of Lake Isabel as they conduct a medical clinic.  The purpose of the clinic was for Bryan to see, diagnose, and prescribe medicine for adults and children who ordinarily would never get to a medical facility or the attention of medical professionals.  Throughout the coundtryside so many cases of worms, rashes, and viral infections go untreated.  Bryan is doing all that he can to reach as many as possible and it was a very humbling experience to be allowed to assist them in this noble effort.
A truck full of blessing

Loading up for a bumpy ride there
Riechelle is welcomed

The teacher welcomes Riechelle

Bryan gives us the scoopLining up

Bryan gave us instructions while villagers began lining up
Serious DaveSetting tables

There were tables to set up and bags of medicine to fill.
Kyle and his "vitamins"A little funDiagnosing the problem

Bryan gave personal attention to every child or adult, determining what treatment  they needed
David dispenses cures

The villagers were then sent along to each table for  their vitamins and medication 

'Doctor Deb'Lining up

Lorin worked with Riechelle greeting the people and assigning them a case number.  She also made many new friends helping to bring smiles to nervous little faces.
Lorin's new friendsA tender touchWorried little girlsReal concernBryan listens with heartHello little girl

Truly, it was a day of special moments and lasting impressions.  The Buchanans have 'paid' a great 'price' to be able to offer such loving care and I found myself wanting to admire them and to help them all the more.  Before leaving I asked if we could do something briefly with our puppets and music.  Bryan has always wanted to have something like that and happily allowed us.  Lorin and Kyle started in with a small skit, then all of the team followed with songs such as "Jesus Loves The Little Children."  It was touching to see that even the adults watched and listened with curiosity and that hearts were being touched!
Mother's pleaHappy faceOld manTroubled motherLittle boy

These photos by Kyle VanZandt
PuppeteersChildren dancingEverybody singsAttentive crowd

[Remember to visit Bryan and Riechelle's website at www.junglemedicmissions.org . Their weekly newsletters are a source of generous inspiration and encouragement.  Pray for their work - it isn't easy but it is essential!!  Click here to continue with our journey]