I started out in Memphis , flew to Detroit (where I did the OJ Simpson run to the plane), then on to Nagoya Japan. It was a 14 hour flight to Japan. Many movies and a nap later we landed in Japan, got off all our stuff , went through security and got back on the same plane. Another 6 hours to Manila arriving at 2 am and going to the hotel. I flopped on the bed at 2:30 and had a wake up call for 5am. We met the rest of the team and got on a flight for Davao arriving around 10:00.
But ,we are here and the screening of the patients has started. The mission is at a large compound with the hotel and hospital all in the same area. During screening there are tables set up in a circle where the patients are sent through each station with their paperwork. There is a station for dental, plastic surgery, blood work and before/after pictures. Patients and their families wait for hours and some have traveled 2 or 3 days to get to the mission site. The students and I helped entertain the kids today with all the toys we brought. It was fun watching the little boys play with the toy cars and the girls with the bracelets and rings. I was so fortunate to hold lots of babies while the tired moms took a little break.
It looks like Hawaii in Davao. The trees are lush and green and there are tropical flowers growing on the side of the road. It sure is humid and has been raining all day. I found out that our showers are cold water only...it was the quickest shower on earth for me! Tonight what is left of me is going out for a team dinner. So, far I've had rice and bananas and I'm looking forward to something good tonight.
Susan - How cool! Glad you set up this blog. Thanks for sharing! And also for a wonderful cause.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a safe trip home. Elaine