This past week my home church sent a group to Cerro de Oro, Guatemala. Thankfully, I was able to meet up with them for 5 whole days! It was really great to see everyone. It was especially wonderful to spend some time with people like Jo Ann Powers, and Terry Joggerst, who have made an impact in my life over the years.
The team built two widows' homes, and helped run a children's feeding program at lunch time, everyday. There were over 150 kids being fed each day. Of that 150, there were a few children that were obviously from a very impoverished home, and were very malnourished. It was such a "holy moment" (as Jo Ann says) to see these particular poverty-stricken children pray to ask Jesus in their hearts. That was the very moment that changed their lives for eternity. All glory to God!
We had another "holy moment" when Jo Ann knocked her finger out of place. She tripped on her skirt while getting out of a boat we had taken to the other side of the lake. When she tripped and fell, one of her thumbs ended up completely sideways. The group called for me to help since I was the only "medical person". I had never actually set a thumb back in place, and I really didn't want to practice on Jo Ann. We went into a the restaurant we were eating at, and I immediately asked for some ice. Next, I started looking for things to use as "splints," and for any first aide equipment. While I was collecting the materials, my old youth pastor, "Mr. J" began praying for Jo Ann's thumb. After he finished praying, her thumb was completely back in place! It had been sideways, but was now completely straight!!! What a miracle!
Later that day, I returned home to Canilla'. The next morning, an orthopedic surgeon from the States came to visit our clinic to see if he wants to work here in the future. I asked him for his expert opinion related to Jo Ann's thumb. Among other things, he said that it was very unlikely for a thumb to go back into place by itself. And so, the miracle was confirmed! It truly was a miracle! All glory to God! Now praying that her thumb heals completely.
