Today begins the incredibly intense portion of our work. We know that our time will soon come to an end and we must not leave our work unfinished.
This afternoon the first of the children's bible school will start near the work site. Our team will no sooner get home to eat a quick bite and shower and then off again to participate in the evangelism that will take place in the evening. It will not only be a full day, it will be a full evening as well.
Dr.Bainum and Ellen Potter R.N. stayed at the regular clinic site today. not only see patients but to also be near by for our construction workers as an insurance policy. All the rest of our medical team has been brought into the town of Neyba to work today. The plans that were so carefully laid for the clinic in Neyba did not turn out as expected and so last night at 9 p.m. Bob, Pastor Ben, Dr. Roy and Melissa piled into the pickup and headed to that town to decide what to do and where to hold clinic. It is now being held in the Adventist church in Neyba. The area is very large and they have partitioned it off to make rooms with some degree of privacy. The people were already lined up to be seen.
There is an occasional mist in the air this morning. It is so fine that if you do not look carefully, you would not realize that it is falling. The day is overcast, which is not at all undesired by any of us, especially the construction crew as they are still working unprotected by a roof. I am also happy to report that the fly situation is only a fraction of the amount that has plagued us in other areas. Also missing are the large flocks of vultures that we are so used to. None of our group seem to be sad over this though!
We are all safe and happy. Paul Freed did cut his finger the other day on a trowel while laying block, but he was fixed right up by our loving staff and is about as good as new. It didn't stop his work at all. He just keeps working towards the goal. Crowd control has not been a problem at all since we hired the police, so rest easy at home; all is under control and safe.
Our team that stayed behind yesterday to work on the church building was able to put down 289 blocks.
As I write this, I am conversing with Mary K. who is in the shower next to my desk, (yes the walls are thin) she reminds me that we should let you all know that while we do have the luxury of flush toilets we, like the locals, do not have toilet seats. So life has become an art form of balance for us all.
Artie Lord had a chuckle of a situation happen at the beach yesterday. She went in to the local outhouse, which consisted of 3 rickety walls and a door that possibly was connected at one time. She had Nancy come with her, not only for moral support but also to hold the door in place. It was only a short time after she came out of the outhouse that a heavy wind came up…and, well, you guessed it… the outhouse blew over on its side!
Our clinic in Neyba was able to treat 282 patients
Medical clinic in Mixta saw 60
The dental clinic extracted 57 teeth and did 40 cleanings
The optical clinic handed out 85 pair of glasses
The afternoon children's outreach had 86 participants.

For we have brought nothing into this world and it is certain that we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. ! Timothy 6:7, 8

Because He lives we can each face tomorrow with a smile,

Jennifer Young
Berkshire Mission Reporter