March 5-14
Dominican Republic
Party of twelve check-in for red eye to Atlanta. We had a lot of equipment to take with us. This is our accountant Craig.
Sleeping in Atlanta waiting for connecting flight four hours later.
The sun rises on Friday.
All aboard...Clint, Amanda, Heath, Stefani, Mindy, Sheri, Craig, Me...
and David.
A corner market next to our hotel.
Old colonial Santo Domingo
Welcome Dinner at Hotel Europa
Clinic Day 1 SaturdayMost of these people have never had a toothbrush. We would teach communities how to properly use them.
Last trip we ate chicken on the bone, rice and plantains.This time we were spoiled.
And there always seemed to be more than enough for everyone.
Mary Lou is from St. Louis. She and Dr. Jim Moore were on our same trip in Sept. 07. It was a pleasure to work along side of her once again.
This is Rafael. Rafael is homeless and has an amazing story. Smiles for Hope was able to give him new front teeth. Now, out of gratitude, he comes along on the first clinic day to help out where he can. Mary Lou brought along speakers and her ipod, so we were dancing together.
After returning from dinner, Doc treated the group to ice cream.
SundayThe Blackwood clan and Hammonds headed to sacrament service.
And stopped by the beautiful temple grounds.
Returned to check out of hotel #1 and head to a most delicious lunch.
The restaurant was right on the water and teased us of our leisurely time to come at the end of a hard working week.
The sun rises on the beginning of Clinic Day 2. This is taken from the fifth floor of the Howard Johnson.
Stefani and I continued our sterilizing duties.
Mindy doing some Spanish cramming before the day begins.
We loved the children.
Hygienists would help numb the patients waiting for doctor treatment.
Many of the children would come and watch through the windows.
We ate breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
Tuesday, Clinic Day 3
Bathroom facilities are....interesting.
This day was National Women with HIV day.We signed this banner in respect.
Dave got a little taste of his future.
Some of Dr. Michelle's pulled teeth all cleaned up.
Wednesday, Clinic Day 4Apparently, I love food. We had bananas straight from the branch. I had two.
I fell in love with this little boy waiting in the doctor line.
He was by his mother's side while she had her teeth cleaned.
Patiently waiting to be seen.
Doc is legendary at extractions and he loves it.
Pregnant Mindy couldn't get enough of these little girls.
Part of the program is to teach girls from the bateys dentistry. Three doctor students and three hygiene.
Thursday, Clinic Day 5Check out of our second hotel in San Pedro.
Complete with our daily omelet to kick off the day.
This is Kimberly. Isn't she beautiful?
Dogs are wild.
I worked the whole week with the hygienists.This is a very classic scene.
As the last day winds down, there is one more patient.
The last day everyone had an opportunity to pull teeth.
Children with machetes.
The Blackwood Clan
My partner in crime.
Goodbye until next time.
The sunset of our last clinic day from the third floor of our last hotel.
Room visitors.
Relaxation begins.
Friday - Soaked up the sun on the beach as much as possible before returning to Utah's snow.
Our last evening together.Smiles for Life Dental Care & Esperanza.
Saturday - the return homeOur flight was delayed. So we made ourselves comfortable.
March 26-29Longview, Washington
I hopped in the car with my mom, sister, and two nieces to visit my sister, Raena's new home.
Awesome Uncle. Skateboarding Niece.
Dr. Spencer
A serious pizza.
Family & Friends
My niece is so small...she just held herself there.
Headed to the beach...in the rain.
Chowder & Crab Cakes
Taffy as far as the eye can see.
Thanks Rae.
Next time it will be sunny. Right?
Road trip food. 
Um. I love my family. It was a really nice weekend. 
1 comments:
WOW! You are a very busy girl. I love seeing all the fun things you do. It looks like you are always having a great time.
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