Another day in the slum

It was great to be back in the slum today! It was uncertain whether we were going to be able to go, as the rains had been torrential overnight and the waste from all the open sewers was running down the streets with the water, making it unsafe and unhygienic. Some of the slum dwellings are made out of advertising posters and get washed away in the rains.  Anyway, we waited a little and by mid morning the place had dried up a bit so that we were able to go. We approached the clinic through a different part of the slum today and were able to see a lot more of the area as we walked through. Most people are off on Saturdays, so there were a lot of men and mopeds around as well as the women and children we saw last time. I didn't notice the smell the other day, but today it was strong in places, more and more so as the sun dried everything up and the air became stagnant. Sanitation is non-existent.

We had an amazing day at the clinic. Many types of problems came through our door. It is great to work with Matt, he is the most compassionate and probably skilled doctor I have ever met. Today we asked some of our patients if we could pray with them, which they were happy for us to do and so we had some really special times. It felt like we were able to care for the whole person, not only their physical problem. You just feel like you want to encourage, bless and impact as much as you can in the little time you have with each person.

Tomorrow morning we are taking part in the Easter Sunday service in church - I will be playing the guitar which should be fun. Then begins the 8 hour bus journey out West to one of the Dalit schools. Can't wait!!  We will set up a clinic there for a couple of days, and the teachers are doing some stuff with the kids and teachers. So for the next 3 days I will most likely be offline.

I spotted this poster on a wall:

Free driving licence:

School certificate

Ration Card or ID proof

Cast certificate

8 photos                                                                      It doesn't mention a driving test?!?

Anyone fancy some  fresh   meat from the beef stall?