We said goodbye to Dad last night as he had an early flight out this morning. GREAT having him with us and for him to spend that time with Will in the OR AND on the dance floor.
The shelter started filling back up today as most patients are done with their surgeries. We were able to check in with some of our favorites and hang out with them one last time. EVERYONE is tired, volunteers and parents alike. It has been a busy week of activity. Will has charmed many of these little ones with his positive energy and smile.
This is Harnett, a 13 year old that speaks a bit of English and plays some pretty good soccer. He has been one of Will's buds all week and so we had to take a picture of him with his grandmother. She took him when he was a baby and cared for him because his parents were lost about what to do. She found Operation Smile and all has been well ever since. He is one of the more educated patients we have met this week. He is even going to Facebook us!
We had a birthday party for one of the 15 year old girls at the shelter today. What a buzz! She was very surprised!
This is how tired the volunteers in the kitchen were after a week of making over 4,000 meals!
We thank PEPSI for being one of OpSmile Panama's sponsors. They were with us early this week and so glad to help. We hope the get involved in the Operation Smile Final Mile that will take place at the Balboa School this October with 3-4 other schools this time. After being with the students and their sponsors, Gaby and Carlos this week, I know this will happen!
To say the least, this has been another amazing mission experience. I am again recharged for Operation Smile, Student Programs and whatever I have to do to help. Will even said he would like to start a club at Alanton before he leaves. Another Magee has caught the bug too!
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