Tanzania Medical Team Update, Sunday, June 20, 2010

All travel has been great. No problems. Saturday we had a delightful day at the Mikumi game park. We saw a lion, giraffes, elephants, impala, many beautiful birds, zebra, wildebeest, warthogs and baboons. We had lunch there at the park before returning to LJS (Lutheran Junior Seminary). That afternoon some went to the orphanage while others counted meds and organized for clinic. In the evening we eat dinner at 6 pm and then have devotions. The Spitaleris are very hospitable and are along side us for everything! Today we went into Morogoro to Pastor Raymond's church. It was a 4 hour service honoring Bishop Mameo. Many heads of government were there and the Bishop from Sangidi preached. The public health officer ran the auction and the lunch served afterwards. It was a delight to see and worship with all the fellow Christians in Morogoro, Tanzania. After lunch we returned to LJS where most continued to prepare for our clinic days and some went back to the nearby Catholic orphanage to play with the kids. Tomorrow we will go to Lukengazi village for the 1st day of clinics. Keep Dr. Richard Reinking in your prayers-he was sick all night Saturday and stayed in bed today (Sunday).

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers!

Sharon Hedgecock, Team Leader