Kelsi

Reflections from the mission in Antigua…

This was my second medical mission to Antigua and during this trip I realized I could see myself doing if not this trip some sort of mission every year.  I am blessed with the ability and skill set to help others and I believe I was meant to share it.  Being in Guatemala, seeing how others live and helping those less fortunate really puts things in perspective.  I think it’s healthy and necessary for us who live in the comforts of the US/ Appleton to do something like this on a regular basis if possible.  When I returned home the next day at church the sermon really spoke to me and had me thinking about giving, why and how to give.  ‘We should not give for praise from the receiver or the audience but for the receiver to recognize Gods work and thank him for what was given.’  Giving my time and abilities makes my heart happy and I feel honored to be part of Gods work.  These patients are truly grateful, one patient said “you are all angels.”  

This trip also brings a group like us together, people of all ages, who come from different backgrounds and have different beliefs.  We all worked and traveled together so well it was like magic :^)   The Guatemala nurses were also great to work with, welcoming and helpful.  I’ve always enjoyed the Spanish culture, everyone is so friendly, hardworking, and family oriented.  Antigua is a beautiful place!  

Thanks again to Dr. Han and Dr. Cheng for making this possible. 

– Kelsi