Screening Day

*Thank you all who have been so patient with waiting for new updates. But I hope you enjoy these reflections on events during the month of May...*

SCREENING DAY

Late at night on May 4th, a group of Mercy Shippers trekked out to Harriet- Tubman Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia. Already, hundreds had gathered waiting in line to see our physicians the next morning. This late night team had the unlikeable task of beginning to turn away those we could not help. The rains came that night, but no one went for shelter. All stayed and waited for the morning light....

Potential patients were escorted into the stadium and waited for registration. But boy did they enjoy the wait!! Drums, guitars and African music were heard throughout the stadium all day. One of our guys made animal shaped balloons for the young and the young at heart. Stickers, face painting, silly songs... all apart of the waiting process. From registration, they came to my history team where we documented their chief complaint and reviewed their health history. Next was assessment by our physicians... lab... pharmacy.... prayer station. By lunch, the YWAM team had come and helped us distribute small lunches and drinks to everyone.

It had rained in the morning, and so we were lucky regarding the heat- honestly, it was only hot around lunch time- then cooled back down. God cares about the little things. After I was done with reviewing health histories I worked at the prayer station. This offered prayer and counseling for those who were denied and for those who wanted someone to talk to. I really appreciated the relaxed atmosphere and getting to hear the hearts of those who had come. It was a long day and we were all very tired by the end :) But not too tired to miss out on going downtown for ice cream. ;)

So thank you to all of you at home that held us in prayer. God is to be praised.