He's Home

Nate had the opportunity to go to Guatemala again this year. It sure makes for a long 10 days for us at home, but what a wonderful way to give back, reach out, and share his talents. He's crashed in the chair with Mia, so I'm loading a couple pictures while he tries to catch up a little from an exhausting trip.

Here is Nate at work. Along with extractions he did many composite restorations on the four front teeth. It is very common to find people with these teeth rotting out because they often suck on sugar cane.
Here is Andy at work. {Nate's 2nd cousin} We can't wait to see what he puts together from his 9 hours of video footage & tons of photos. It really will be an amazing Senior project.

Nate giving instructions to the hoards of people. And below are the lines.


Nate and Kathy were fighting over who would adopt this beautiful girl from the orphanage where they did work on Friday. Isn't she a doll?

After the extractions she wanted Andy to hold her.

Nate did something else a little different this year. Before they got to work they took some gifts to a couple of the families close by. They went into their homes and saw how they lived. They offered them blankets, hats, toys...

I hope to never complain about my kitchen again.

Or my cupboard space.Not even my bed.
We are so blessed and fortunate. The pictures are certainly eye-opening and humbling. I'm glad Nate was able to and have such a wonderful experience.