So, it's our third day in Egypt, but it seems like so much more than three days have gone by. Yesterday, January 3rd, we met a friend here who gave us a little preparation to do a medical clinical at a church in one of the garbage areas. I'm not sure about the rest of the crew, but i was definitely not ready for some of what we saw in those areas. It was a very dark and oppressive area where it seemed people were in desperate need of light; the light of Jesus.
At the medical clinical there were a variety of services available. There was a pediatrician, gynecologist, ophthalmologist, and an internal medicine doctor assessing patients, and a pharmacist was available with medications to fill prescriptions the doctors had prescribed. While the parents went through the clinic, a couple members of our group entertained the children with songs, dances, and stories; some of the men helped with carrying supplies and giving food to the people as they left the church. We were able to help about 80 or so patients with a variety of needs, and it was so fabulous to interact so closely and develop relationships with Egyptian people.
Well, we are going to have a team meeting and get ready to head out for the day. Continue to pray for us as we go out to share life with the people of Egypt.
-Lindsey
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