Today we finished
a most successful Dental Clinic. One Hundred percent of all the Agape Promise children were examined, had their
teeth cleaned, and restorative procedures performed as needed. Additionally 15 children from La Montanita
were treated as well as: Gloria’s daughter, two members of the hospital staff,
and our own Dr. Tino – who had no cavities.
Randy, Tommy, Maynor, Dr Tino, and several AP students along with Gloria attended the Friday night Tejeras feeding, passing out clothing and sandals donated from St. John's UMC and other Aiken area churches.
Our review showed that the AP students are caring well for their
teeth as the number of restorative procedures was down and the number of no
cavities was up. Next year we will hang
two charts on the dental clinic walls.
One will be titled “The NO Cavity Club”.
Children’s pictures who have no cavities will be posted on the
charts. Stars will be added for second
and subsequent years without a cavity. ” The second chart will be called “The Valiente Club”. The Valiente Club
poster will contain pictures of children who exhibited bravery when visiting
the dentist.
After
inventorying all the supplies, the dental clinic trunks were moved to the ranch
for storage. A very enjoyable dinner was
had with Sister Martha, her husband Gary, and Dr Tino as our honored guests along with all
the team members, our driver, and translator.
As an additional treat Sam and Roxanne joined us. For dessert we enjoyed a homemade flam as the
birth cake for Alan who turned 73 during the trip.
Saturday we will
have breakfast at 8:00, pack the bus, and depart for the airport in San Pedro
Sula at 9:00. It will be a tired bunch
of travelers who will lose two hours of sleep Saturday night – time difference between
Central Standard and Eastern Standard Time and the start of daylight saving
time. It will take a great effort to
make church on time Sunday.
