International Nursing, Uncategorized

You Better Belize It! Part 4

Dangriga to Big Creek, Belize - February 1990 Sunday We began our second week of this short-term medical mission trip by walking from our hotel to the Baptist Church where Pastor R lead the services. The small congregation warmly welcomed us and blessed us with their hearty spontaneous hymn singing. Pastor R had a wonderful… Continue reading You Better Belize It! Part 4

International Nursing

You Better Belize It! – Part 3

Both teams went to the large village of Hopkins right on the Caribbean Sea. The people are of African descent (former slaves) who speak Gariffina. Dr. Joel wasn't feeling well, so Dr. Don and I worked alone today. After the clinic ended, we all walked down to Hawaii beach and waded in the warm sea.… Continue reading You Better Belize It! – Part 3

International Nursing

You Better Belize It! – Part 2

Dangriga, Belize - February 1990 On my quiet walk along the beach on my way to breakfast this morning, I saw a man cutting grass by hand with a machete. Skinny dogs and horses wandered around loose. After a delicious breakfast with the team, we boarded the old school bus and bumped along for 90… Continue reading You Better Belize It! – Part 2

International Nursing

You Better Belize It! Part 1

February 1990 - Belize (Central America) Last October, Dr. Pete, Judy, and I decided to sign up for a two-week medical mission trip to the tiny English-speaking country of Belize, formerly British Honduras. Located on the Caribbean Sea south of Mexico bordered by Guatemala where tropical jungles abound. Since February is not the rainy season… Continue reading You Better Belize It! Part 1

International Nursing, Uncategorized

You Better Belize It! Part 4

Dangriga to Big Creek, Belize - February 1990 Sunday We began our second week of this short-term medical mission trip by walking from our hotel to the Baptist Church where Pastor R lead the services. The small congregation warmly welcomed us and blessed us with their hearty spontaneous hymn singing. Pastor R had a wonderful… Continue reading You Better Belize It! Part 4

International Nursing

You Better Belize It! – Part 2

Dangriga, Belize - February 1990 On my quiet walk along the beach on my way to breakfast this morning, I saw a man cutting grass by hand with a machete. Skinny dogs and horses wandered around loose. After a delicious breakfast with the team, we boarded the old school bus and bumped along for 90… Continue reading You Better Belize It! – Part 2

International Nursing

You Better Belize It! Part 1

February 1990 - Belize (Central America) Last October, Dr. Pete and Judy and I decided to sign up for a two-week medical mission trip to the tiny English speaking country of Belize, formerly British Honduras. Located on the Caribbean Sea south of Mexico bordered by Guatemala, tropical jungles abound. Since February is not the rainy… Continue reading You Better Belize It! Part 1