Our clinic regularly has short-term teams visit to provide specialty care, particularly in ophthalmology and dentistry. The optho team visited just before we arrived in July. During their stay, they obtained the measurements to fit some of our patients with new glasses. These new glasses arrived a couple of weeks ago and we have had fun passing them out to their respective new owners. It's strange how different people react to receiving their new spectacles. Some are very excited and show it with much joy. Others treat them as treasured items to remain stored in the transport bag - too valued to be brought out and worn. (They might get scratched!, one exclaimed) Sometimes very small things can make a big difference in a person's life. These donated glasses from the States are such a small thing, however, they can make an eternal difference when they are given in the name of Christ . . . To show His hope in a people who are constantly barraged with feelings of hopelessness.
Ginger's addition-- Ok so I have to put my 2 cents in on Allan's blog about glasses. This has become my favorite part of my clinic time. I love to see the older ladies get their glasses. It is so fun to watch them as they smile big, some of them bashfully some almost giddy. It has been great fun being there for the end result. I wish the optho. team could be here to see it. The lady in the picture above was too embarrassed to smile for the picture, but she was so cute when she got her new specs.
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