Solidarity

I can´t believe it is Thursday. There is much difficulty at home and all I can do is ask everyone to send prayers to Sherrie, our close friend who is in Swedish hospital.
We are having a great immersion trip experience. The Salvadoran people are wonderful and generous. The immersion team. was a group that came from many places and did not know each other well.. We have come together in solidarity in a very short period of time. Great chemisrty and everyone brings different skills.
and perspectives. The spirit and mission of Providence is at work. Sr Fran says Emily is dancing in heaven¨ watching the People of Providence. The team is ; revealing God´s love for all, especially the poor and vulnerable, through our compassionate service. We feel it every day in a real way. It has been a gift for me to use my clinical skills on a daily basis. I am humbled by the skillful physicians and nurses on our team. The team is dedicated and courageous.
By the way, we are having fun. This is an adventure. We had to cut our way through the jungle yesterday afternoon to get to a cooperative. There was a song fest on the bus that included such hits as Green Acres and Rawhide. These related to the coop in the jungle and a cattle drive that we followed down the highway last night respectively.
The poverty is overwhelming. The political and economic challenges are daunting. I am hopefull that Providence Health and Services will find ways to increase and optimize the international ministry, especially in El Salvador.
Thos of us here thank all of you there, friends, family and People of Providence for your support and prayers.