Day 170: Sixty's a Crowd!

Today, was a rather stressful local clinic day. Taking this on has had it's challenges. The uniqueness of this endeavor involves dealing with Afghan soldiers, Afghan medical staff, and Afghan interpreters. They are all great people, but even they want a piece of the humanitarian giveaway action. It was frustrating to discover that soldiers were sneaking into our coat room, doctors were taking medicines, and now even my interpreter bringing his children to the clinic knowing full well that he makes an exorbitant amount of money compared to some of the local villagers. This was all topped off with the ANA security forces letting over 60 patients (a new personal record) through the gate which was over 20 more than expected! Also, we are starting to run low on shoes and bags which means we may not be able to give as much away for next week...can you feel the tension.

Showing off her new pair of shoes

Look at my new tiger gloves! Roar!!

But, after taking a deep breath and contemplating the happy, smiley children...I realized that it's not worth sweating the small stuff. If the Lord wants us to continue on with this clinic, it will happen in His time. Until next week...

"With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Matthew 19:26 KJV