Devil, Get out of our equipment!

This was day 2 in the clinic, and our equipment is still being held at the port in Lima. (hence the title, an experience of Sharaya's in Jamaica) Please keep praying that the equipment will be released to us quickly! It has been very difficult because over half of the patients we see need some kind of wheelchair, walker or other assistive device and we are currently unable to fill those needs. These patients are told to come back next week, hoping that the equipment will be in, however we will be without many therapists that are only staying one week. So please just keep praying so that these patients' needs can be met, and that we will be able to handle a double patient load next week!
On a happier note, we had a great day today! Emily moved over to Pediatrics, however Nicole saw 2 kids in the adult area, performing her first (and last) pediatric evaluation. Sharaya got to work with a patient with facial paralysis. In pediatrics, Emily saw many kids with neurological disorders, only one that had walking capabilities. She also met another Emily, who was so excited that they shared a name and loved her new pink wheelchair! One of Nicole's patients could not walk in without her mother's full assistance, and was able to walk out with a walker with her mom just watching from behind. Those are the blessing we love to see, and the strength of these patients touch all of us.
Tonight we went into the city of Arequipa to do some shopping. We had a great time, and we were impressed by the great prices in the market... diez soles! The plaza is beautiful at night, and the company made it even better. Our mission team is full of amazing individuals that we are blessed to have met and look forward to more time together. Enjoy the pictures!

Emily and Emily!

Nicole giving a patient new mobility

Sharaya with hand drawn home exercises

In the plaza