We started the day off by setting up the clinic again in the local church. We saw twelve patients before lunch. After lunch it was "community share" with the locals where we invite the children to come and enjoy coloring, face painting, hair braiding and painting nails with us! About fifty children meet to enjoy the festivities. The nursing students Were excited and thrilled to play with the children and show them how nurses and doctors can be fun. We had the opportunity to give the children small gifts to bring home and enjoy with Their families. The children were so happy and grateful, and the smallest things meant the MOST to them. The gifts ranged from soccer balls to hair ties to coloring books; all things we take for granted in the United States. It was an amazing experience to be apart of, Knowing That We brightened Their Day. To end our experience in the community the shepherd of the catholic church shared with us a grateful blessing.
Once back at the hotel we engorged pizza and refreshments! A much needed treat for ourselves and for food close to home. As a big group we each made our own collages of our experience here in Costa Rica. We had a long day, but are ready to start another fantastic day very early tomorrow morning.
Buenos nights
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