Saturday PM Update
It appears that Santiago has been cleared for discharge! Alleluia! There was a little concern about his glucose level, but I think they must have gotten that under control. The only question at this point is whether or not they can cover the bill since it has to be paid in full at the time of discharge.
Santiago's story will continue to represent a strong illustration of the need for a good medical clinic in Ocosingo, particularly one that is dedicated to serving indigenous people conscientiously and respectfully. It has also reminded us as mission planners about the importance of having clearly defined medical emergency plans. We have been blessed to have no major episodes in our 10+ years of travel here. We've had a few cases of viruses and such, and only one medical emergency that was handled professionally and successfully. Nevertheless, part of our mission is to be sure that every person who comes down on a mission trip has a successful and positively memorable experience, and this experience causes us to take much more seriously the need to be planful for medical emergencies.
For all your prayers, love, kind words and financial support, we thank you. Probably no more periodic updates will be needed, but feel free to email me if you just want to know for sure that he's doing well.
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