Clinic Day 5 cont'd

Approx 1800 patients were seen today Monday, June 22! Even though it rained for the whole day, it did not deter us from our mission, nor did it discourage the Paraguayans from venturing out. Our Team has become a family.

“Every day is a self-realization journey. How different our lives are in the US. When I see the little kids and the innocent looks and how they smile when they receive a small piece of candy or sticker, it makes me wonder. The little things that we take for granted are yes so important to the people here. As much as we are infatuated with technology and material things, they are still embracing their human nature, this is what makes this mission memorable.” Dr Tanaz Mohammadi, LC, Annaheim, CA

“Today we examined this 4 yr-old girl. She was born prematurely and her maculus (the most sensitive part of her vision) did not develop properly. She had some peripheral vision in her right eye but mad eye-jerking movements (nystagmus) to help her see more clearly. She was quite near-sighted, so we gave her some glasses to help. Her smile lit up the room when we put them on her face. She started looking around the large room and said to her mother, ‘Mom, I can see good!’ So you see her hear in this picture, looking to the side to look at the camera. She wasn’t quite sure of the flashing object. It is amazing to see a child’s posture and behavior change instantly when they can see more clearly with glasses.” Dr Karri Buresh, LC, Salt Lake City, UT

“This is my first ever mission trip and I don’t think that I truly realize what a great experience this would be. Not only are we able to provide care to all these people who may have gone without, but in the process I have been able to meet so many outstanding people. I am so amazed at how complete strangers are so quickly able to become like a family in such a short amount of time. I don’t want this experience to end, I truly feel blessed.” Dr. Jeff Harter, St. Louis. MO