Day 2
We were all up by 6am with lots of jobs before heading out to a village 2hrs out of the city - we travelled to the village with 10 of us in the van + a driver and surann - the village pastor + 10 bags of rice + medical supplies , so mno seat for Carly - just a bag of rice . Imagine bumpy roads pot holes , but still smiling :)
On arriving at the village the van got bogged and all nurses on deck to push it out !! The temp was at 37 degrees on arrival and we set up camp in a shady shed - so many sick people whom were very in need of our help. If I take one thing out of today's medical clinic - it's never to underestimate the power of panadol!! - lots of men women and children given some much needed tlc. We gave out bags of rice , went to the school and gave out pens pencils etc and then to the oldies and glasses - what an amazing feeling to give a person back their vision - the smiles were endless.
We left the village and started our 2 hr trek back into the city , next stop new smile orphanage to celebrate a a very special mans birthday. We were welcomed by all the children with open arms hugs and love. It was a truly humbling experience to play and chat with these beautiful people. To know some of their stories is heartbreaking. But the resilience in them is just remarkable. - great day with lots of smiles and tears x
We were all up by 6am with lots of jobs before heading out to a village 2hrs out of the city - we travelled to the village with 10 of us in the van + a driver and surann - the village pastor + 10 bags of rice + medical supplies , so mno seat for Carly - just a bag of rice . Imagine bumpy roads pot holes , but still smiling :)
On arriving at the village the van got bogged and all nurses on deck to push it out !! The temp was at 37 degrees on arrival and we set up camp in a shady shed - so many sick people whom were very in need of our help. If I take one thing out of today's medical clinic - it's never to underestimate the power of panadol!! - lots of men women and children given some much needed tlc. We gave out bags of rice , went to the school and gave out pens pencils etc and then to the oldies and glasses - what an amazing feeling to give a person back their vision - the smiles were endless.
We left the village and started our 2 hr trek back into the city , next stop new smile orphanage to celebrate a a very special mans birthday. We were welcomed by all the children with open arms hugs and love. It was a truly humbling experience to play and chat with these beautiful people. To know some of their stories is heartbreaking. But the resilience in them is just remarkable. - great day with lots of smiles and tears x