Day 135 - Visit to the hospital

(Ursula) We were just on the way to the hospital to visit the boy when we ran into Joe and Diane Butler, missionaries from Boston, whom we had briefly met on the day of arrival in Boa Vista.

After filling them in on what happened, Joe suggested we take his friend (a Priest) along, who could assist us. He accompanied us to the hospital and introduced us to a nurse who would translate for us at the upcoming trial.

The priest and the nurses were friendly and helpful in communicating with us and the family. The head nurse said the boy was still recovering and would be better to visit him another day.

The attending surgeon told us it had been a complicated surgery and it was too early to predict an outcome. But he assured us that he did his best. We felt terrible for the boy and hope he is in the best medical hands.

At the police station, Wally changed the oil and adjusted the valve clearance. We spotted a dripping shower on the back wall of the jail and took turns standing under the slightly cooler water.

Today is Independence Day in the state of Roraima. Occasionally, we hear drums and music from music groups walking through the streets. To me, it sounded more like organized noise!

In the evening, a young woman came over to chat with me and later brought us fruits and cold juice. I thought that was amazing. The less people have, the more they are willing to share, even if it is with total strangers.

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