Nancy. (How do you get out?) Carla working on the last footing. Dr. Tim and patients. Patient waiting patiently. Waiting for the doctor. Pouring the first column. Patients from another village. The final hole is complete. Danielle with balloons. It’s a long way down!    Frank, Luis and Harold

The last day of digging is complete.  We’ve completed all 6 of the holes for the footers, and the Carolina crew’s really deep hole is complete as well. It’s funny going into the day this morning, we are all tired and sore. The tools all weigh an extra 20 lbs. You fight off …

Today was our last day in the medical clinic. We saw 82 patients in the clinic. We also had medical providers who went out and did home visits on a motorcycle and on foot. This accounted for around another 20 visits. Today I saw the most beautiful 2 year old. …

Work progressing on the latrine. George making progress in the latrine. Dr. Doug takes a turn. Only five more feet to go! The water tank is finished. Inspecting the fifth of six footing holes. Amigos. Rebecca, Julia (from the Netherlands) and Noa teaching an art class. Pillow case dressed made …

We often refer to activities for these trips in one of two categories: med clinic and the hole.  There are other activities that tend to be a little unsung. They are the art classes with the children and the home health kit classes. The art classes are great. The children really enjoy the …

Today we saw another large group of patients in the medical clinic. We saw 95 patients. We worked very closely with the clinic physician and nurse. Today was our last day with the physician. We all gave her a hug when she left. We also invited her to KC. Additionally …

  Una nina. Progress on the water tank. New amigas. Oxcart on the road through the village.

   The check-in team at the clinic. Nurse Sue. Digging footings for the teacher’s lunch spot. Working on a new latrine. Footing hole. Digging with the school in the background.

“This just doesn’t happen.”  Words of wisdom to Bruce.  Day two in the community. Day two is a tough one.  Day one you are full of excitement and energy and ready to go. You grab the tools and get after it. There is a line of folks waiting their turn to help. Day …

Greetings from Nicaragua!!!  Today was our second day in the medical clinic. We saw between 80 and 90 patients. Today we became a well oiled machine. Things ran extremely well. I think our hearts have all been touched by the warmth, kindness, tenacity and joy of the Nicaraguan people. We …

Today was our first day in the community.  We all woke up excited and ready to go.  The plan was to have breakfast at 7:00, load the truck and be on the road by 8:00.  Believe it or not, we were ready to go at 7:35…so we went.  The community, …