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OK, I like to volunteer. Always have, always will. Its hereditary as my grandfather, mother, aunts, and cousin have always volunteered in some way or another. I've done tons of volunteer work through church and scouts over the years, but what has touched me the most have been the medical missions to Guatemala. I've been going regularly, every February until 2006. Had to miss 2007 and 2008 cause I couldn't get the time off from work and I don't think it will work for 09 either. Its the flu and pneumonia season and so I'm busier than ever. And having a few health issues myself, I don't think its the best idea for me right now. How I miss the annual trip. I sometimes think I get more from it than what I give. I think we can all use a good healthy dose of humility from time to time and a renewal of faith from experiences like these.
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For several years now I've gone with the KCUMB DOCARE missions to Guatemala. The last one was in 2006. Its amazing for me to see how the poverty of an oppressed third world country does not affect the spirit of this wonderful native people. They are so warm and friendly and so very grateful to be able to get any medical care at all. Many of them, older adults included, have never seen a doctor in their entire lives. And the children do not get regular medical care at all. It is so interesting to go into their homes to see how they live. Many have no electricity, though some do. There is generally a water faucet outdoors with a cement, free standing sink, but no hot water, and many times, no toilets. Cooking is done in an outdoor wood stove. All laundry is done by hand. They don't have much except their faith and their families and the strength of their manual labor, but they have love. They always welcome us with open arms and many times fix a meal for us. We aren't able to do much for them, but even a single vial of insulin or a month's supply of vitamins for the youngsters, means the world to them. Every time I go, I come home humbled and grateful for every good thing that has been given to me.
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For several years now I've gone with the KCUMB DOCARE missions to Guatemala. The last one was in 2006. Its amazing for me to see how the poverty of an oppressed third world country does not affect the spirit of this wonderful native people. They are so warm and friendly and so very grateful to be able to get any medical care at all. Many of them, older adults included, have never seen a doctor in their entire lives. And the children do not get regular medical care at all. It is so interesting to go into their homes to see how they live. Many have no electricity, though some do. There is generally a water faucet outdoors with a cement, free standing sink, but no hot water, and many times, no toilets. Cooking is done in an outdoor wood stove. All laundry is done by hand. They don't have much except their faith and their families and the strength of their manual labor, but they have love. They always welcome us with open arms and many times fix a meal for us. We aren't able to do much for them, but even a single vial of insulin or a month's supply of vitamins for the youngsters, means the world to them. Every time I go, I come home humbled and grateful for every good thing that has been given to me.
Credits in details
Photostrip for October 2008 Mid Month Gallery Contest
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