Valentine’s Day!

 Day two busy but good.  By now people are in their routines and things are running relatively smoothly.  

Apparently Valentine’s Day is celebrated big here.  Even the kids at the school were wearing red.  I even got a little valentines from my sweet little Valery - loved that she did that for me.  ❤️

We did have a team member get sick today, but it isn’t uncommon for someone, especially a new person to come down with something.  Lots to be aware of and sometimes travelers tummy just happens.  

Our days are filled with the “work” and the people we meet, but we always try to keep in mind the reason we are here and the relationships we create.  It’s about the people and those commitments we make.  We are not just here or a week, we are a part of each others lives and we are all family.  Yes the “work” is important, but the relationships more so.  

I don’t have much of an update from the other areas outside of optical because we had a board member meeting tonight and so I didn’t hear from the majority of the team.  But over in the La Ceibita school we were busy with kiddos most of the morning and a little slower in the evening.  A mix of younger and older students.  Some pretty cute little 5 year olds and a few slightly terrified kiddos thinking it was going to hurt to have their eyes checked.  Once we reassured them and showed them how it’s done on other people and asked for their help to locate the flower in the machine by looking through it, they did create.  They even got excited that they found the flower.  One kiddo though - still crying - will try again tomorrow with him!  Today we saw several adults.  I’m hoping we see a few more adults tomorrow too since we have the time.  These past two days I have seen about 64 kids and given out about 34 prescriptions.  We heard feedback from the principal today that the teachers are thrilled that the kids are getting health checks and that lots of kids they didn’t even know needed glasses are getting them.  It will definitely help them with their learning to be able to see better!  

Well thats all for today.  Will try to get better updates tomorrow for the rest of the team.  

Blessings, Shelley 


Playing peek a boo with some kiddos 

Me with sweet Esmith who came to see me today

Esmith helping with glasses. 







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