Today (Tuesday) was a day set aside to visit a few area hospitals and medical clinics to deliver more of the 100 stethoscopes that were donated by Kindred Hospital of Tuscon though Aunt Johanna & Uncle Don.
We started out with a visit to the baby orphanage where the babies stay until they are 4 years old and then they are moved to a different orphanage. We met the director who told us that they are still celebrating Easter with children programs. We got to see part of their celebration and singing - what a joy that was! They even sang the Hokey Pokey - but in Russian! What fun to watch them ham it up for us, smiling, laughing, and just having plain fun.
We then said 'Take us to the baby hospital' - well, lot's of the time when they say that they go to one particular hospital. Not this time . . . we ended up at a clinic that the team hadn't visited before. What was an initial 'accident' turned out to be a blessing.
This clinic treats people of all ages but specifically expectant mothers and children. They pointed out that their chairs needed replaced - soviet era seating (in their words), old, tattered, worn, and just plain uncomfortable. This includes all of the offices, examining rooms, and waiting areas. They have NO computers!
When mom & Lynn introduced themselves the director realized that this was the group they had heard about helping in other areas of the town. She was honored that we were there. They honored us by providing a traditional Kyrgy coffee and snack. The hospitality here NEVER ceases to amaze me! I honestly thing we can learn a thing or two! We also found out that it was the director's birthday and we sang 'Happy Birthday' to her!
As we left, mom and Lynn asked what they needed and they mentioned the seating in the waiting area and examining rooms. They also said they could use a computer. No promises made ... we would pray about it and it would be brought to the different sponsor's attention and see what happens. We walked out knowing that we were in the right place at the right time. No accident here! We were supposed to be here!
We left and within 30 minutes Zuhra called them back to see if the director would be there in the afternoon for a delivery of ten chairs. We needed to show them that we heard their cry. We needed to show them that we truly are who we say we are - here to help.
They were amazed - someone really does care. A little gesture of caring does go a long way.
Again, the journey continues . . .
We started out with a visit to the baby orphanage where the babies stay until they are 4 years old and then they are moved to a different orphanage. We met the director who told us that they are still celebrating Easter with children programs. We got to see part of their celebration and singing - what a joy that was! They even sang the Hokey Pokey - but in Russian! What fun to watch them ham it up for us, smiling, laughing, and just having plain fun.
We then said 'Take us to the baby hospital' - well, lot's of the time when they say that they go to one particular hospital. Not this time . . . we ended up at a clinic that the team hadn't visited before. What was an initial 'accident' turned out to be a blessing.
This clinic treats people of all ages but specifically expectant mothers and children. They pointed out that their chairs needed replaced - soviet era seating (in their words), old, tattered, worn, and just plain uncomfortable. This includes all of the offices, examining rooms, and waiting areas. They have NO computers!
When mom & Lynn introduced themselves the director realized that this was the group they had heard about helping in other areas of the town. She was honored that we were there. They honored us by providing a traditional Kyrgy coffee and snack. The hospitality here NEVER ceases to amaze me! I honestly thing we can learn a thing or two! We also found out that it was the director's birthday and we sang 'Happy Birthday' to her!
As we left, mom and Lynn asked what they needed and they mentioned the seating in the waiting area and examining rooms. They also said they could use a computer. No promises made ... we would pray about it and it would be brought to the different sponsor's attention and see what happens. We walked out knowing that we were in the right place at the right time. No accident here! We were supposed to be here!
We left and within 30 minutes Zuhra called them back to see if the director would be there in the afternoon for a delivery of ten chairs. We needed to show them that we heard their cry. We needed to show them that we truly are who we say we are - here to help.
They were amazed - someone really does care. A little gesture of caring does go a long way.
Again, the journey continues . . .
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