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Sloan (High School Senior)
When I put on the blue
collared shirt, I joined highly skilled doctors and
volunteers in a common mission to care for people in
need. I think of the wordless connection between a
volunteer who did not speak Spanish caring for
elderly Peruvians as they walked from the seating
area to triage. There was a true sense of God's love
that passed between them. Everyone has something to
bring and give over to the mission. It was a life
changing opportunity to practice my Christian faith
and open myself to receive the gifts others bestow
upon me throughout those experiences in Peru. Those
special days spent volunteering changed and inspired
me. I want to return and share the blessing I
received".
Adrienne (RN)
I have been on two
medical missions to
Peru. It has to date been one of
the best experiences in my life. It is great to be
able to give back to those individuals who are truly
in need. It is a great experience that I will not
only do again but strongly urge anyone who may
consider volunteering. One the first mission I went
to in October 2006 there is a quote I read that
encompasses this experience: lo que escucho lo
olvido, lo que veo lo recuerdo, pero lo que hago lo
entiendo (what I hear I forget it, what I see I
remember, but what I do I understand it).
Brian
Joining the mission in
2007 was an incredible experience for me. I was
surrounded by a group of extraordinary missionaries
and we were united by our drive to help the people
of
Peru. Prior to the trip, I was concerned that I
would not be able to support the team since I was
not a health care professional and I was not fluent
in Spanish. There was more than enough work for me
to do and every day I had a tremendous feeling of
fulfillment in doing Christ’s work in Lima. I was
totally uplifted by the experience of supporting the
beautiful families who came from miles just to get
the support of our mission team. By the end of the
week, I truly believe that the Holy Spirit was
working through me because my Spanish fluency
improved tremendously and my energy seemed
limitless. This year, I took more of an active role
as the mission coordinator and I can’t wait to
return to do our mission once again. Joining this
mission has been one of the most important decisions
of my life. The smiles of gratitude that I received
in Lima from our patients are wonderful gifts that
my memories will hold forever.
Nydia
(RN)
It was a humbling and rewarding experience serving
in the first
Peru Medical Mission last October 2006.
Although the poor people we saw lacked so many
resources, especially medical care, they did not
lack faith, gratitude, and in many cases, real joy.
I am looking forward to participating in upcoming
missions with old and new friends and in reuniting
with the kind people I met in
Peru.
Heather
Patricia
(RN)
This was my first year participating in a medical
mission trip to Peru, and it certainly won’t be my
last. It was an incredibly rewarding experience to
be a part of a team of such compassionate
individuals from the USA, Canada and Peru, and work
in partnership with the local Peruvian community to
provide free medical care to thousands of Peruvians
who don’t have access to health services. It was
truly an experience of a lifetime to serve in this
capacity as a Registered Nurse. Cannot wait for next
year!"
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