Compassion in action!

Today was our first clinic day. It's now 7:45 Friday evening and we are on our way back to the hotel. We made a quick stop at the shopping center to get some more supplies. We are very tired. It was a long day.....overwhelming at times. We probably saw well over 300 people. The day started a little later because we began with a program done by the children now at the Heart to Care school. They did a wonderful job considering they were very young.....sang songs and recited. We got a terrific welcome greeting from the headmaster of the school and then he introduced the teachers. The headmaster is a retired teacher who once taught Pastor Osenya! The Osenyas and another couple warmly greeted us when we arrived at the hotel late Thurs. afternoon, and then they were on their way home. To see their excitement and the excitement of Dorcas and Phillip of us being here makes it all worthwhile. They are very appreciative of all that has been put into this trip. People waited today for hours upon hours. We could use more nurses!! We had heavy rain in the afternoon, but many still stayed. The team is doing a great job. All are healthy. Continue to pray for our safety on the roads, for love, patience, wisdom, compassion. We cannot begin to convey everything, but we will try from time to time. Thank you again for standing with us. Tom will be participating in a wedding service on Sat. We will have help from some med students and nurses which will be great! The church and Osenyas provided a healthy snack and later lunch for us. They say they must provide food for us to ensure that we're well fed while here--it's the Kenyan way! ;-) Love to all!!