San Lucas Tolimán 2017 – I wish I was back
It has been three weeks since I returned from Guatemala and I still wake up wishing I was back. I do not know if it’s the peacefulness of the lake
San Lucas Tolimán – More than just a Medical Doctor
Dr. Tun, a gentle man, soft spoken, very gracious, hardworking, and the most humble person I have met in my life. Dr. Tun’s story began at the hospital in
San Lucas Tolimán – First Timer
It is sometimes hard for those of us that are non-medical mission participants, to feel that we are providing the same amount of service that our amazing doctors and nurses
San Lucas Tolimán 2017 – Women’s health for San Lucas
It was close to 3pm and I noticed two women sitting in waiting area almost ready for surgery. I had noticed them earlier in the that morning sitting next two
San Lucas Tolimán 2017 – A life-changing experience for all
One of the rewards of coming back to the same mission location year after year, is seeing how patients who received a life-changing surgery are doing. We have seen
San Lucas Tolimán 2017 – Weaving an Imprint
As I said in my first blog, there were some characters and stories in the life of the San Lucas mission that I had left out on purpose. Josie and
San Lucas Tolimán 2017 – #HopefortheChildren
Yesterday a group of volunteers made the trip to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Quetzaltenango, is the second largest city in Guatemala, with a rapidly growing population of about 200,000 residents. The
San Lucas Tolimán 2017 – Meet Daniel
“Education is a key to unlocking knowledge” Christmas of 2013, the children of Mike and Cindy Rudolph (long-time dedicated volunteers and participants with Medical Missions Foundation) presented their parents
San Lucas Tolimán 2017 – Meet Mayra “Master of Languages”
Even though Spanish is recognized as the official language in Guatemala, 21 different Mayan languages are spoken, especially in rural areas. Kiche and Kaqchikel are predominant in the San
San Lucas Tolimán 2017 – Meet Pablo Benedicto
Since 1994 Pablo has served his community with much care, humility, and a lot of energy, as the hospital care taker. When Pablo was a 12-year-old child suffered from