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92 viewsThe white flag indicates it is a "pharmacy."
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70 viewsOne thing I have found while traveling around the world is that kids will be kids no matter where they live.
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69 viewsBags are packed and ready to go home. Goodbye, Bolivia.
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68 viewsThey let us go aboard the plane, and I got to have my photo taken with the pilots.
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68 viewsWe went to a restaurant called Dumbo for lunch. What you see here is a kind of stew. It didn't look real appetizing, but it was actually quite good.
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61 viewsThe Coke was safe to drink in this restaurant. Boy, did it taste good.
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52 viewsThis is the plaque they put up in front of the clinic.
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44 viewsThe doctors had brought along hand made bears to give out to the children. Most of the them had never seen a stuffed animal.
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42 viewsThis was taken looking down one of the side streets.
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37 viewsAnesthetizing the area for surgery.
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36 viewsTime to do the dishes.
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36 viewsIt was a mighty small shop, but it had a lot to sell.
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36 viewsIf there is a sand pile around, kids will find it!
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31 viewsMaybe it doesn't look like it, but this man was actually smiling at me. When I started to take the photo, his wife just grinned and turned away. She was quite shy.
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31 viewsThis guy was really pretty, but he sure had an attitude!
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31 viewsSurgery has begun. (If you are at all squeamish, I would suggest you skip the next few photos.)
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30 viewsThey just love their hats.
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30 viewsI just loved the children. They were all so sweet.
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30 viewsThis is the El Cristo de la Concordia, a large statue of Jesus Christ. It is higher than the Cristo del Corvado in Rio De Janeiro. Standing at the foot of the statue you can see the whole city of Cochabamba. It was a beautiful view.
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30 viewsThe Galeria was divided into many stalls with all kinds of things to buy.
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30 viewsNext to the delicious smelling pineapples were these big, juicy watermelons.
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29 viewsWhen I opened my window, I could actually smell the clean scent of the laundry. So refreshing.
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29 viewsI found out this little lady had dressed up in her best to come and see the doctors.
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29 viewsThere was one little child that didn't get a bear, and I was trying to get him to come over and get it. He eventually did.
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28 viewsThis was my room. It was very small, but very clean and quite cozy.
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28 viewsThere were a lot of little babies crawling around.
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28 viewsWorking on her varicose veins.
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28 viewsThey were setting up their covering, and getting ready to sell the crops they had brought.
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28 viewsMy mouth actually watered when I went by this stand. The pineapple smelled so sweet.
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28 viewsThere were lots of bags of peanuts for sale as well as the fruit.
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27 viewsThis is the medical clinic, and it was built in honor of my brother, Michael Correll. After my father died, Michael took over as president of my dad's mission. Michael was close friends with the missionary there in Bolivia, which led to the building of the clinic.
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27 viewsTheir squeals were so loud as they tried to butt each other out of the way to get to the feed trough.
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27 viewsOMG.......I had forgotten pigs do this.
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27 viewsThe Arkansas Razorbacks would be proud of this big ol' hog! Wow...he was huge!
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27 viewsSometimes we went out into remote areas to treat people.....very remote!
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27 viewsThis is the lady that is being operated on.
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27 viewsHer hand is being held down during the operation.
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27 views If I remember correctly, I believe this was an appendix operation.
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27 viewsI loved these busses. They were all painted a different color and design.
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27 viewsThere was even a section where you could buy one of these musical instruments. I think a couple of the guys in the group did.
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26 viewsThe doctor next to me is Dr. Aubrey Knight. He was my mom's doctor, and that is how I found out about the trip.
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26 viewsThe next morning, we arrived at the Cochabamba Aeronautical Base.
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26 viewsThis is Jaime and Gaby Torrico, the missionaries that were close friends with Michael and General Fernandez. They are such great people.
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26 viewsI just loved the hats they wore.
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26 viewsShe wanted to show us how she wraps up and carries her baby. Step 1, lay him on the blanket.
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26 viewsShe was such a sweetie. She walked right up and sat on my lap.
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26 viewsOne of the women being checked out by one our the doctors.
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26 viewsEverybody seemed to be digging right in. I was pretty hungry, so I did, too. It tasted like dumplings and spinach.
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26 viewsAfter walking around for awhile, I saw this beautiful little building.
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26 viewsA photo of the surgery being performed.
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26 viewsSomeone was photographing me while I was photographing the operations.
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26 viewsOur group photo with General Fernandez and the rest of our group.
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25 viewsI think this was my favorite one.
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25 viewsI even got to get into one of the big helicopters. That was awesome!
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25 viewsNext he took me to the farm where they raise all kinds of crops and animals.....even guinea pigs.
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25 viewsSo many of the people wore blankets instead of heavy coats. That seemed to be the Bolivian way.
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25 viewsI tried over and over, however, as you can see by their faces, I just couldn't get the hang of it. It was fun trying.
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25 viewsA few streets over, it was a bit more active.
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25 viewsThis little guy was crying. I don't know if he missed his mommy, or if all of these strange people were scaring him.
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25 viewsI liked this shot for the intense concentration.
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25 viewsThe vegetables looked so fresh.
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25 viewsAnother lady selling those fresh veggies.
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24 viewsLanding in Bolivia. I'm with a group of doctors from Roanoke who will be helping the Bolivian people with their medical needs.
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24 viewsThis is our hotel in the city of Cochabamba, which is the third largest city in Bolivia.
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24 viewsThis was the view from out side my window. Lots of green.
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24 viewsThe people started lining up very early in the morning for medical treatment. For most of them, this was the only place they could receive free help.
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24 viewsI just couldn't resist holding this little cutie.
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24 viewsBecause I was Michael's sister, the general offered to take me on a tour of the air base. Next to me is his aide.
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24 viewsDoesn't he look just like Wilbur from "Charlotte's Web?"
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24 viewsWe ended up the tour by going to his office. He let me wear his hat for the photo, and gave me one of those flags on his desk. It was a nice souvenir.
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24 viewsI loved how this man got so dressed up.
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24 viewsSo many sweet little girls waiting with their parents.
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24 viewsMy job on this trip was mainly to do the photography, which, of course, I love.
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24 viewsThis gal got the potatoes ready.
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24 viewsHow about some meat with those potatoes!
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24 viewsHow do these women do this all the time. My back hurts just looking at them.
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24 viewsThe doctors were asked to go to this house and help a very sick man.
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24 viewsThis is the surgical part of of the plane.
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24 viewsOne of the other main things the doctors did was perform some surgery. These are four of the surgeons. One is a Bolivian surgeon.
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24 viewsHave camera, ready to shoot....I think!
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24 viewsI couldn't have taken a trip with greater people than these guys were. The girl on the ground on the left was a daughter of one of the doctors, and she brought her friend. Such sweet kids.
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23 viewsSo many children were there. This is one of the many that received medical help.
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23 viewsThis little gal had never been seen by a doctor, and she was so nervous.
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23 viewsStep 2, do a quick snap with the blanket.
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23 viewsFor some reason when I look at this picture I want to say: "What you lookin' at, Willis!"
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23 viewsI love this photo. This Bible belonged to the minister of this little church.
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23 viewsWhile they were waiting, a lot of the women spun their yarn for blankets they would later make. Fascinating.
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23 viewsIt was so fascinating watching them that I asked them to teach me how to do it.
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23 viewsThe ladies were preparing our lunch.
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23 viewsWhile the doctors were finishing up, I took a little walk around the town.
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23 viewsAfter throwing this over her shoulder, then she picked up this heavy pot.
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23 viewsThis was a real nice fruit stand. The bananas were so sweet.
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23 viewsIt seems that no matter where in the world you travel, you always see a Coke stand.
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23 viewsIt was hard to walk around these places because of the dirt and rocks. It was really easy to slip and fall.
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23 viewsOn to another surgery.
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23 viewsThese guys were crazy and so much fun.
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23 viewsAfter we left the statue, we went to these beautiful gardens. You wouldn't know by looking at these photos how serious they had been a couple of days before. They are definitely relaxing. = )
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23 viewsHere is another one of those colorful busses.
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22 viewsWhen he wasn't looking, I took a picture of his foot. And to think he walked so far on these poor feet.
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22 viewsWhen they first arrived, they were given a number. He was quite proud of his.
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22 viewsStep 3, show off baby! I'm afraid if I tried that, I would wind up slinging that baby across the road! = )
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22 viewsAhhhhhh...he was so cute.
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22 viewsI felt pretty special being shown around the base. Some of these planes were so awesome looking.
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22 viewsAnother great hat.
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22 viewsI have no idea what kind of plant/flower this is, but I thought it was really interesting.
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22 viewsThis little guy was very shy.
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22 viewsThis little girl was so sad. Look at the tear in her eye.
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22 viewsThere were tons of dignitaries there, which is why there was so much security.
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22 viewsAfter a couple of pretty intense days, it was time to relax and do some sightseeing.
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22 viewsIt's time for a little group photo.
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22 viewsMany of his staff were invited to eat with us.
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22 views I can't begin to tell you how great this lunch was. So delicious! It really hit the spot.
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22 viewsOn our last day, we went to the Galeria, the big marketplace in Cochabamba.
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22 viewsHow about a little chicken for your supper.
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21 viewsI was worried about him because he stood almost the whole time. I wanted him to sit down and rest.
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21 viewsOne of the many things I loved about Bolivia was how colorful everyone looked.
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21 viewsWhen we got there, the kids were just going to school.
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21 viewsBy the time we were ready to leave, I was actually able to get some of them to come over and take a picture with me. This is when I wished I had a Polaroid so I could show them.
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21 viewsThese little guys were NOT shy, in fact, they really showed off for us.
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21 viewsI was taking a photo of this one little guy's feet when the other two ran over and put their feet in the picture. It was so cute.
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21 viewsThere was a lot of security. I was surprised I was able to take his photo.
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21 viewsGetting ready for surgery.
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21 viewsSomething must have been hurting.
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21 viewsA couple of hours after surgery, she was feeling a lot better
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21 viewsThe operation is over. She was such a brave little girl.
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21 viewsMy favorite photo.
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21 viewsPart of our day we used the cars, and then we had a delightful little bus...with snacks.
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21 viewsAll of these guys were like brothers, and I treated them like they were. Actually, for some of them, I was old enough to be their mom!
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21 viewsWe were all treated by General Fernandez and his wife to a great lunch.
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21 viewsAhhh....being a teacher for so many years, this little girl warmed my heart. She was doing her homework?
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21 viewsI bought one of these bags hanging here.
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20 viewsThey gave the doctors such a warm welcome. The band was even there to play our National Anthem.
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20 viewsAfter he was seen by the doctors, he headed back on that long trip home.
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20 viewsIt looked like he was wondering who in the heck are all of these strange people.
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20 viewsThe plane from "Operation Blessing," an organization that helps in disaster relief and helping with medical aid around the world, was at the airport for a large ceremony. Our group was invited to come.
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20 viewsThis is a look inside the medical section of the plane.
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20 viewsOne more surgery, and this was on the hand of a little girl.
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20 viewsHere is another beautiful hat.
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19 viewsMy brother was so honored by this clinic. Before he died of ALS, Michael was able to travel here and see the clinic for himself. How proud he felt! He so loved the Bolivian people, and he had a real passion for their needs.
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19 viewsShe was such a beautiful young girl.
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19 viewsWell, since I was doing the photography, I had to suit up to take photos of the operations.
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19 viewsI think this was some kind of sauce she was making.
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19 viewsThis was our gathering spot when the shopping was over. Time to buy one more post card.
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18 viewsThis is General Fernandez. Through the missionaries, he heard about Michael's desire to build a clinic, and pulled the strings to have it built on his air base.
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18 viewsSome of the scenes were so sad, like this man who came for help.
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18 viewsMy heart broke for this man. He had walked five miles to try to get some help at the clinic.
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17 viewsThe next day we headed out to this little church in one of the smaller villages.
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17 viewsJaime helping one of the older ladies into the waiting area. Once again, so many people came for medical care.
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17 viewsEating a little something while waiting to be seen.
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17 viewsWhat a treat! I got to sit in the pilot's seat.
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17 viewsThis is Jaime, Jr. He is the son of the missionary, but he also does his work there, especially with his music. The guy was also hilariously funny.
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16 viewsEven he ones that couldn't walk well still came to see the doctors.
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14 views Lunch time was over, but the fun with everyone was just beginning.
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