Day 11: Our Final Medical Clinic

What another wonderful day! 

Today was our fourth and last clinic and well, all I can say is that it went magnificently. Although we had one 'interesting' moment - there was a bit of an argument between a few women that included hair pulling for a place in line.  Therefore, while handing out clothing, there were a few 'body guards' (Mr. Breen & our marvelous drivers) to make sure nothing too absurd happened again. Everything else went smoothly, including triage and our pharmacy areas. Though everyday we have our bumps in the road, we stick together as a team and we achieve our goals.  

It is coming to our last days here in Nicaragua. As excited as we are to enjoy our last day relaxing at a resort and reuniting with our family and friends, we are realizing now more than ever how many adorable children, and kind people we've bonded with. Though our mission was to help and to reach out to the less fortunate in Nicaragua, I believe that we all have learned and been touched in ways that words can't even express. 

I would like to thank everyone who has been following us because one thing that I have learned is that even the slightest things in life are the ones that count the most.  

"There are no small parts, only small actors." - William Shakespeare

Buenos noches! 

- Tessa

The team attempting to figure out a way to pass our first 'bump' in the road.

A student made map of the local community.

The concrete leading to the school.

Welcome

Introductions to our extra help.

Curiosity.

More curiosity.

The waiting line where the fight took place.

The joy.

Kids anticipating the prize.

Swarming children. 

Mr. Fearnall trying to soothe the needles.

Cuteness.

Sonja, Mr. Breen and Pedro distributing the clothing.

The best seat in the house.

Crafts.

Making magazine butterflies.

Dream house.

Triage.

Terrified of the thermometer.  Some of the children thought it was a needle.

Enjoying her new toy.

The back of the school.

The ceiling of the classroom.

Toy airplanes.

Presents made by Mrs. Raynard's students.

I think they wanted to use them as pin cushions.

The broken baño.

The village across the road.

Impatience.

Guarding the gate.

Doug and Alfredo.

More fun with the airplanes.

The ball and cup games were a little tangled.

Sweeping up.

The Breen Machine and Francis.

Aliana and Kristen.

Beep, beep!

Samuel and his new goat that he purchased for $19.

Preparing for the next flood.

Equipment donated by Owen Sound doctors.

Dr. Alex's new examination table.

Beauty.

This is for Mr. Mackay.

You are AMAZING

We couldn't have done this without you!

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

We missed you today Mack Dawg. Thanks for being you.