It. Is. FINISHED!!!!

And just like that.... we are done doing Physicals. "Mesi pou vinni na fisik ou" (Thank you for coming to your physical). Today was one for the record books: We had the first ever school physicals at the Mission Center. The Mama's and Papa's brought our Lanzac students to the Mission Center in order to get their children's physicals. It was fun to have so many families running around, but it got a little crazy when the students didn't want to leave. Leah loves seeing patients by the ocean with a great view and a cool breeze! Hannah had the opportunity to take a child through the physical line, I think she has found herself a sponsor kid! We were finished by lunch time and were able to share a mismatch lunch of American food, cooked by Heather and Sabine, with our translators. We had barbecue chicken, chicken burritos, pineapple, cole slaw, applesauce, summer sausage, and cheesesticks. The translators liked the barbecue chicken best, but we aren't sure that they really liked it that much. Evans said "he can adapt to any meat" and this was Mackentouche's first experience with American food. It was great to fellowhip with the translators over lunch! It was nice to have some time to talk with them on our last day of physicals. Emily and Liddie held down the fort with tooth extractions. This was the first day where there were no biters! Ruth did some much needed translating this afternoon when some students showed up for their physicals after lunch.
One student that we have been following all month had her physical today. We were happy to see that her burn is better. it is a great feeling when she recognizes us from her daily treatments. She easily climbs into our arms and has become more curious about the mission center. She "helped" in the pharmacy for a little while. She was so curious, grabbing for different medications, the formulary card, and anything else she could get her hands on. It was sad to say goodbye to her today, but we are happy that she no longer needs treatment from our team.
Lanzac is full of sponsor kids! Jean Peter, Sabine's sponsor child, was not happy about getting his physical today! Herta, our hygeine kit seamstress, brought her 3 children Elda, Billy, and our precious Ricardo. We love Ricardo, Billy and Elda too, but Ricardo has a special place in all of our hearts! Pierre Lensky, Hachemy's sponsor child, came through for his physical and got some love from Madame Hachemy (Rene). It was a special day with lots of pictures and lots of connections.
After we were finished with the Physicals, we organized and took inventory of all of our medical supples. We had a busy month and our supplies have really dwindled. Deb, Belinda and Shari spent some time cutting bars of soap into 4 pieces. Deb informed us that Zest soap was the best and Ivory was the worst! After this was done, it was off to the beach! We enjoyed a nice afternoon relaxing in the water and on the shore.
Our community agents came to the center for their graduation practice! Watching them practice, hearing them sing, and seeing all of their beautiful hair-dos has us so excited for the celebration tomorrow.
The vendors came so we could do a little shopping. Devin finally bought the statues of the pregnant women she has been looking at all month. Rene got a wooden nativity scene. Many other team members made purchases! After shopping, Balak and Ruth came to lead us in worship and taught us a new song in Creole!
Nick rounded out our evening with some much needed chocolate (thanks Jeff).

PS: We are currently enjoying a wonderful thunderstorm which is bringing a nice cool breeze with it! Thank you, Jesus!!!