This morning we distributed wheel chairs again. Actually this morning and into the afternoon. I am amazed at how quickly time goes when we are fitting children with wheelchairs. Our first girl was eleven years old. She only gets out of her house for therapy, so she hates people (especially white people whom she never sees)... hitting, yelling, screaming, crying. Of course getting her to sit from time to time in the wheelchair as we adjusted it and fit it was stressful. Finally we removed her from the commotion, and let her lie on a mat. This was fine until we put her in the chair again. When her chair was finished we moved on to a new child, this chair took adjustments that required more creativity. She was more quiet and content, but her parents were a bit demanding. It was exhausting and stressful unlike Oliver yesterday until we were almost finished with the second chair and found the first girl sitting content and coloring in her new chair (tears formed!).
Although this trip has been short, it has been worthwhile. The people on this trip have caused hilarity to ensue every day! Plus, we've had three meals a day for four days. Today's lunch was a picnic overlooking Antigua. I'm exhausted and in need of a warm (or perhaps hot) shower, but I've met wonderful people. IMHO we've made a difference in the lives of many people during our trip. We leave "the compound" tomorrow at 5:30 am. As I blog (and hope it saves)and drink my beer, dinner is being prepared downstairs. Life is good!!
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