Clinics in the Hills

Today was our first clinic day, and it went very well. I saw about 30 patients, and I think that we saw about 90 total through the clinic today. We were set up in a schoolhouse,and it really was wonderful accommodations. I was outside, under an awning, out of the sun and enjoying the mountain breeze.

The schoolhouse turned clinic.

The people today were more polite and gracious than most, which made the day very enjoyable. I saw a few cases of generic low back pain, which are always fun because people usually respond really well to treatment, even the one-shot sort that we're offering here. One of the most interesting patients of the day was my rasta man. Rasta is a religion. Think Bob Marley, reggae music, and truly impressive dreadlocks. In my experience, they're a really loving, kind sort. He had some really awful, unusual low back pain in his flank. Kidney issues were ruled out, so he was sent to me. Listening to his history, I was stumped. Then, feeling the muscles in his back I was still a little stumped. But, we treated him, and he felt a lot better. Reinforcement of the fact that it's not me doing the healing here, but God alone. Sometimes, I don't have to know exactly what I'm fixing! Just show up, and God will use those hands and feet of yours. It's neat to see that happen.

Tomorrow, we have another early morning, and long ride scheduled. We met at 6:45 this morning, and drove more than an hour into the hills. I've not often been one to be bothered by motion sickness, but the twisty, bumpy road got to me today. We even walked the last bit of it, because the narrow road was too steep for the bus when weighed down by a full load of people. But, the trip was worth it, because the view was amazing. 

God willing, I'll be back to post tomorrow!