Our team of six returned February 21 after 10 days of travel and training. Twenty five representatives from remote villages gathered for 6 days of intensive Village Health training. They are government first aid responders for their villages and surrounding areas. The Minister of Health for Peten, the local department/state, selected them. He signed the diplomas, which were presented to them at the completion of the course, along with his governmental seal. This gave even more credibility.
Each day started with the Miracle Hour of Prayer. Small groups formed in the classroom sending heartfelt prayers of praise and requests to God. Some of the subjects covered included anatomy and physiology, water and massage therapies, and Basic Life Support. Village Health covered such topics as nutrition, cleanliness, natural remedies for diarrhea, dehydration, etc., also well as care of the teeth and benefits of sunshine.
God's spirit moved on the hearts of these people. Over the 6 days we saw lives changed. Their testimonies at the graduation program expressed their appreciate for the spiritual component of each presentation. They said this was the best and most complete training they had ever received. What a blessing to play a small part in helping the people of Guatemala as these trainers now return to their villages to teach and care for their family, friends and neighbors.
Our SHMI Team included: Dr. Don Fletcher, Karen Fletcher, RN, Sherry Wiedemann, RN, Diana Anderson, RN, Dr. Ron Fleck and Bobbie Fleck.
