The Only Constant is Change
Today was the epitome of plans disappearing just as quickly as they were formed. Throughout the day, we experienced pivots and alterations, veering our path into different directions despite any logical and longstanding plans. It started this morning as the plan was to eat breakfast and possibly get a walking tour of the Roatan hospital before embarking on a ferry to Guanaja. Sounds easy enough. However, the plans to visit the hospital fell though and so did our plans for the morning. Yet, we took advantage of this new time in our schedule and decided to pack the medications for Guanaja into Pharmacy-ready packages. We took over the dining hall of the Yacht Club sorting thousands of vitamins, antibiotics, etc.
During our self called “Pill Packing Party,” the Senator of Roatan's district stopped by to meet the team. He had been in communication with Ali for months prior to the trip and wanted to come and thank us for our efforts. It was an incredible experience getting to hear his story going form physician to politician. Our team asked him questions about the Roatan and its medical resources as we gained an integrated perspective into the challenges the island faces. Each member of the team was able to introduce themselves and have a genuine connection with the senator. After the conversation, he thanked us for what we were planning to do and the team wrapped up the packaging.
During the interim, the team had to eat lunch, check out of the yacht club, and pile into the bus to be transported to the Galaxy Wave ferry. From there, bags were flung out of the van, measured for weights, and given to the ferry workers for transport creating just a little chaos along the side walk. Finally we had arrived to the ferry and embarked on the almost two hour voyage to Guanaja. However, when on the way to Guanaja, we had to change clinics locations for our first day due to some extenuating circumstances with our plan. After making some calls, we were able to find another clinic who was happy to open their doors to our team. With this new plan, we stayed the course to Guanaja.
When we arrived to Guanaja, the scene was outstanding as the sun began to retreat of the mountains of the island overlooking the harbor. Yet, this scene was broken by the hustle and bustle of the docks on the island. In a fury of bags, passengers, and locals, keeping track of our team and supplies became a challenge. The people receiving us on the island were anticipating an easy one boat trip for the team. But when faced with 14 people and 40 plus bags, the game plan changed to a three boat system. Helping us onto the boats were George, the owner of G & G's Clearwater Paradise, and the mayor of Guanaja who helped us navigate the docks. After leaving the docks, we took a short boat ride around the island and arrived at G & G's in time for dinner.
George and his staff had prepared a genuine Texas style family dinner. As we ate, George stood by our table telling us his history and the story of building G & G's on Guanaja. With full bellies, our team had a meeting at the end of the day to make any current announcements and to prepare for the potential changes on the horizon during clinic. We closed our meeting in song and prayer before tucking in after an ever-changing, yet successful day.
Isaiah 43:18-19
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
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