El Salvador - Day 4

As we begin our first full day of clinics, we recognize how great the need is for what we are doing.  The line has formed outside the clinic

Our ideas of what is really needed to be helpful is being constantly adjusted.  What happens when the line moves slow and there are so many? As a first time missionary, I focus on the lines.  As someone who is familiar with lines at amusement parks, grocery stores, and traffic, we worry a bit about those we are serving.  We seek to comfort them about the wait.  My local interpreter and angel in disguise accompanies me as go to each of them and ask them to use the time to pray for the mission.  As we do this we hear the stories of their lives and we sense their need to unload the daily burdens they face.  We provide compassionate ears, understanding hearts, and a reassuring message of love, and they respond enthusiastically, saying how they appreciate what we are doing.  The ground support network here is super impressive.  The local students lead them in an upbeat praise and worship song.  As they passionately sing, the joy of our Lord in their heart transcends any language barrier.  The look on their faces says it all.  Praise God from whom all blessings flow...