Laughter is Universal

Today in optical there were a number of technical issues, which lead to a little frustration, but by hook and by crook we managed to make things work.  From printer issues to mouse issues - but it all worked out.  Even with a slow start we still managed to see about 78 patients.

While working with a patient and using the autorefractor to check her vision, we had a long moment of laughing.  In the middle of the exam, a loud musical sound came from right in front of me and scared me, but my initial reaction was why is the autorefractor making that sound.  The lady I was examining must have caught the expression on my face and pulled her cell phone out from her shirt!  We both burst out laughing and some how it became contagious.  She started laughing and talking to me in Spanish and even though I had no idea what she was saying to me, it was a moment of making connections and enjoyment.  It doesn't matter what language you speak, laughter sounds the same, and it coudln't have come at a better moment, since there had been many frustrations up to that point. I needed that moment and it got me through the day.  I met many kind and wonderful people today and some really cute kiddos.  Everyone I met wanted to have a conversation and get to know me.  Thank you God for helping me find a moment to lift my spirits for the day.

Construction are continuing to build the walls on the 4th floor of the building and had a funny story to tell me also.  Robert, one of our construction missioners today met a young lady who was helping in VBS and the young lady told him she thought he looked like the giant from Gullivers travels.  He was entertained by that thought!  Along with wheel barrow races and roof top yoga, I think the guys are having a blast.

Sewing has been busy none stop and being productive in producing beautiful items and teaching the women to sew.  VBS have been busy and productive as usual and the kids are enjoying their time with our VBS leaders.  It's fun to see all of the colorful artwork hanging on the walls.

Tonight we enjoy a meal with our construction workers and a few translators and Superintendant Pablo.  Looking forward to a wonderful musical instrument.

And because laughter is universal here are some silly photos of the yoga crew. 

That's all for now.

Blessings

Shelley