This morning we all went to the MMI office here in Arequipa to join them for their
weekly team devotional time. It was a great time of sharing, fellowship, and prayer with the staff. Many of them speak no English, so someone (mainly Jodee) translated back and forth between Spanish and English, depending on who was talking. It was very touching to share our spiritual needs and thoughts with each other as brothers and sisters, even though some of us could not understand each other's language.
weekly team devotional time. It was a great time of sharing, fellowship, and prayer with the staff. Many of them speak no English, so someone (mainly Jodee) translated back and forth between Spanish and English, depending on who was talking. It was very touching to share our spiritual needs and thoughts with each other as brothers and sisters, even though some of us could not understand each other's language.After the devotional, we helped the staff unpack all of their boxes, bags, and suitcases from last week's MMI project in Arequipa. We were told that this project is the largest project conducted by MMI in Peru. There were a great many donated supplies that were left over, so we helped them unpack all
of it and store it in the office and their small warehouse. We went through all kinds of medical supplies like syringes and medicines, as well as clothes, shoes, and personal items that had been donated. We were told that with our help, they were able to unpack and put away as much as would normally take them about 2 days to do. It was extremely gratifying to work side by side with them. Most of the MMI staff are native Peruvians. It is great to see the love that they have for their fellow countrymen, especially their concern for the spiritual need of the people.
of it and store it in the office and their small warehouse. We went through all kinds of medical supplies like syringes and medicines, as well as clothes, shoes, and personal items that had been donated. We were told that with our help, they were able to unpack and put away as much as would normally take them about 2 days to do. It was extremely gratifying to work side by side with them. Most of the MMI staff are native Peruvians. It is great to see the love that they have for their fellow countrymen, especially their concern for the spiritual need of the people.This afternoon, we taught Day 3 of the Gait course. It went very well. We were
able to teach many concepts and practical PT tools that the therapistas here had never had a chance to learn before this. They are very smart and asked many excellent questions. They are so hungry to know more about how to be better at what they do. It was fun to watch them learn and see some mental lightbulbs turn on today.
able to teach many concepts and practical PT tools that the therapistas here had never had a chance to learn before this. They are very smart and asked many excellent questions. They are so hungry to know more about how to be better at what they do. It was fun to watch them learn and see some mental lightbulbs turn on today.One piece of great news of all is the none of us have any of the typical tourist physical symptoms. We are all feeling great and loving every bite of Peruvian food that is put before us. Inca Cola is the best!
Here is a picture of Misti, the volcano that towers over Arequipa. It is just gorgeous.
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