Day 123: Happy Feet

Today was once again Community Clinic Day which is definitely the highlight of my week. But, today was not just any Community Clinic Day, it was Community Clinic SHOE Day!! An added blessing is that every clinic has continued to flow better and more efficiently as the the Afghan Army medical team grow towards taking more ownership over how the clinic is run. That leaves me with more opportunities to shoot some pictures!

Check it out, matching head gear!

My Interpreter, Latif, manning the pharmacy

Waiting patiently to be seen

Personal Hygiene Tips with medic Nazim Gul

Today was especially fun because we were able to fit the kiddos for shoes. I went ahead at put the "Brits" in charge of the shoes. They have been on our base to help us out with various training missions for the Afghan Army. They love interacting with the kids, and I get a kick out of their British accents...it's a win-win situation for us all!

Our shoe-fitting friends from Great Britain

These families walk miles to come to our clinic, many of them walking through harsh gravel terrain in their flip-flops or bare feet. Not to mention that there is always a chance that they can trip over a newly planted bomb courtesy of the Taliban. I couldn't help but think about the things we take for granted...even such simple possessions as shoes, which for many people in this country are a rarity.


Thankfully, with the help of our Afghan counterparts and comrades from England, we were able to make some people very happy...feet included.

"Because of the tender mercy of our God, with which the sunrise from on high will visit us, to shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace."
Luke 1:78-80 NASB