Dental Clinic in El Tejar

We had a great time with Dr. Shutt and his son Bryan this past week. Dr. Shutt brought his dental tools and he was able to set up a clinic in the pastor's house in El Tejar. Orily visited with families the day before the clinic and we didn't know how many people would show up. I wish we would have counted how many patients came and how many teeth were pulled, but we are guessing over 50 people came and at least twice that many teeth were pulled! Robby and Bryan even got to pull a few teeth. Orily and each of the patients shared how thankful they were that Dr. Shutt came to help the people of El Tejar. Typically here it costs 100 quetzales per tooth that needs to be pulled, which isn't a lot of money for us, but to the people of El Tejar that is a huge expense. Not only did many people get relief from teeth causing them pain, but they also met the pastor's family who open their home to church services several times each week. We hope that this experience will bring in families who don't have a church home.

Cohen and Leah came along with us and played Pato, Pato, Ganso (Duck, Duck, Goose) and colored with the kids that were waiting. We were there much longer than we expected, but I think they enjoyed playing with all the kids. After seeing all those teeth pulled, they both have a whole new attitude toward brushing their teeth!