Optical Madness and lots of laughs!

 Today was a busy day in optical!  We saw 54 patients and gave out about 15 or prescriptions. We were pretty much done with the school kids with the exception of a few so a lot of today was seeing community members and teachers.  The teachers were fun to talk to and spent time making fun of the principals new glasses and the frames!  In good kind hearted way of course!  He didn’t care - he saw very clearly and was very happy with his glasses!  We had lots of helpers today too and it was fun to see everyone jumping in to do what they could to help.  The optical clinic ran late because I hated to turn any one away after they had been waiting for so long.  But we managed to get through everyone and it felt good to know we had helped so many today.  

The women’s health spent time doing Pap smears and did about 17.  We learned today that cervical cancer is one of the most deadly cancers here in Honduras because it goes undetected for so long.  So grateful for Michelle and her kindness towards these women to help prevent something like that.  

Medical clinic and pharmacy was busy again today.  I think the total number of patients they have seen this week is over 600 and it’s only 3 days.  Tomorrow will be a shorter day because we have to pack up the clinic and Friday is a travel day back to the city of San Pedro Sula for the night.  

VBS played with water balloons and Kurt spent time playing soccer and entertaining the kids.  VBS also was happening at the special needs school.  

It’s been a good day.  Lots of good stories and some sad ones.  

So much need here in Honduras and so much we want to do to help.  All in time.  Education is key to some of the success here and we hope to continue to grow that in many different ways.  So many exciting things around the corner and we can’t wait to see what God does next.  

It’s been a busy day so I am going to keep this short tonight!  

Blessings, Shelley 

Lisa checking ears

showing off his new glasses 

Just a random cute little puppy I met on the street with his owner

The optical clinic

Shelley and Bessy at work

Chantel in VBS at special needs school 

The principal of the La Ceibita school 

Two cuties!

Maryann with Maria 

Mike with some of the La Ceibita church helpers 




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  1. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2023 at 11:21 AM

    I am always in awe at what you guys manage to get through in just a few days,you make a huge impact on so many lives, Blessings and love to you all.

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