For One Another Happenings

The kids waiting in line for their medicine.

This week we were asked to go back to the northern area of El Salvador to do a small medical clinic for the children there.  The kids meet everyday for lunch at a cafeteria that a pastor and his wife have opened and help support.  Before making their way into the cafeteria for lunch they came through our line to receive basic anti-parasite medication and vitamins.  The kids who had extremely brown and decaying teeth were given toothbrushes and toothpaste since we only had a small supply.

Taking the temperature of a very sick child.

The one boy, Jose, that I have mentioned before was there first thing in the morning to greet us and help us unload our supplies.  He is such a friendly boy and so helpful.  He is the child who does not have a thumb but the first who is so eager to shake your hand.  I was told that he lost it by working in a market where he had to carry very heavy loads.  It sure didn't stop him as he helped us carry boxes, tables and chairs to set up the mini clinic.

Giving anti parasite medication

The children went through the line one by one receiving their dosage of medicine and getting a yummy lollipop after.  We had a couple of toys which prompted the young, scared ones to go ahead and gulp it down and then of course there were a few who screamed..  The pastor would periodically come by and jokingly tell them the injections were coming.  Overall it was a very smooth day.  


The kids came in for their lunch and then they were sent back to school.  We were so glad to see them using their Sawyers Point Water Filters making it possible for all the kids to receive clean, safe water to go with their meal.

The lunchroom where most kids receive the only meal they will eat all day!

Sawyer's Point One Water Filter!

Many children came back to our table with a little kiss and hug to say goodbye!  These children live in such extreme poverty and in situations that I can't even imagine but they are so sweet and full of love.  I was glad we could spend the day there and help in some small way.

-Carrie