Quito
Medicine can do so much. There's only so much that medicine can do.
I couldn't be more proud of this team. They have done a remarkable job in service to God's people so far this week. They have done an excellent job with every aspect of the experience: the travel, the food, the time with one another, and most of all time in the clinic. They have shown amazing love to these beautiful people in Ecuador.
We have seen people for well check ups. We have also seen them for life-changing illnesses. We have been able to share medical care and offer them the medicines and procedures they need, anti-parasite medications and vitamins for all. We can definitely say that we have made an impact on the people of Ecuador. There is much that medicine can do.
Today, we were also reminded that there is only so much that medicine can do. A poignant lesson came when we saw a middle-aged woman who complained of insomnia. As we asked more questions we realized that she has suffered a great deal. She lost her father and fifteen-year-old daughter in tragic incidents. She was unable to find work. The weight of the world was upon her. He problems were not physical, but spiritual. Our doctor offered some of the most profound healing I have heard in a while. "I've studied medicine a great deal. I also know that there is much that I don't know. In your case, my medicines won't help. This healing can only come from Jesus Christ.". We called the leaders of the church to come pray with her. We offered her encouragement and a community of love and support that she so desperately needed. It was the right medicine and a much needed time.
There is much that medicine can do. But there's only so much medicine can do. My prayer is that we will continue to offer both types of healing wherever we may go and to whomever God may bring our way.
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