Friday, November 7
Our second day in Monterrey started much more smoothly than Thursday. After another delicious breakfast, we traveled to Zapata where we were alread set up to see patients. There was a line of people waiting to see us, and our day was very productive.
We saw over a hundred patients, with illnesses ranging from the common cold to cardiac problems. One elderly gentleman made an impression on us because of the before/after contrast he demonstrated afer receiving a pair of eyeglasses.
Our team's daily Bible reading focused on mercy and compassion today. We didn't know when the day began how these qualities would be reflected in our experiences. The dental schedule for the rest of the day was full by 1pm, with people lined up in chairs waiting for their turn; however, three patients arrived late with major, obvious dental needs. Our entire team came together to work things around to accommodate these extra patients, as we were all overcome with a desire to help those in distress and improve their quality of life. It made for a long day, but everyone was peaceful and fulfilled as we returned late Friday night.
Another special aspect of the day was that it was two team members' birthdays: Don England, Asbury member and frequent mission team member, and Juan Carlos, a young man from Monterrey serving as one of our translators. Both seemed thrilled to be celebrating their birthdays by serving others, which was great to be a part of. We were able to take a quick break and enjoy another of Humberto's fabulous, home-cooked, Mexican meals and participate in a traditional, Mexican birthday event: breaking open a pinata.
It was a long day, but a rewarding one.
Leslie Roark
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