June 14, 2011

An awesome 1st Day!

By randib

It's hard to believe that after 6 months of talking about and planning this clinic, we are here in beautiful Ghana. This morning, we left early for our clinic site for a short orientation and final setting up. Our first patients were to arrive at noon! What an interesting(and bumpy) bus ride!  We were able to see a good amount of Accra, which we are all anxious to see more of. When we finally arrived at The Culinary School, we could hear the sound of drums. What a beautiful surprise to have many of the local people there to greet us with music and dance! A very uplifting way to start our day! At noon, after enjoying a lovely meal prepared and served by students of the culinary school, we opened our doors to more than 300 people. Many of us were just learning as we went alongside of our experienced team members, performing duties including registration, exams and the ardous task of matching prescriptions to each individual from a catalog of more than 17,000 donated eye glasses! In the end we examined and dispensed eyeglasses, sunglasses and readers to 347 patients, along with many smiles, hugs and other goodies! We took care of patients starting at age 3 up to 75 year o;d sisters! Our teammate Talita Van Wick was so touched as she placed the glasses on these 2 beautiful Ghanaian women's faces and they cried because they could see clearly for the 1st time. We knew we were on the right track for doing what OneSight does best.....Giving the Gift of Sight!

 

I would like to thank the Assignment Team at the CSC, Mason, OH for providing Wendy Uhls with the gift of "a Quote a Day". I will also be sharing these with you. Today's was truly appropriate:

"Every day you have the opportunity to learn and experience something and someone new. Seize the opportunity. Learn and experience everything you can, and use it to change the world"  Rodney Williams.

Ghana Clinic Day 1

15 Comments

  1. Tori says:

    That is beyond amazing! You are all doing such a great thing!
    I hope the rest of the days there are as awesome as this one sounds!

    Posted on Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:49 pm EST

  2. Bonnie B. says:

    What an amazing day—may it get better and better as you keep giving the gift of sight. Try to see and experience everything—-take pictures-keep a journal—and take care of you!!  Have the time of your life.  Wish we were there to help as well.  Love, Bonnie and Mom

    Posted on Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:29 pm EST

  3. Stacey Boudreau says:

    Wow! It sounds like all of you are having a great time so far, take lots of pics!  Take care

    Posted on Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:50 pm EST

  4. shelly Sherratt says:

    Talita, wish i was there with you, your photo has really made me emotional, very proud of you girl, keep up the good work. Love you lots!!

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:26 am EST

  5. Rochelle vS says:

    WOW, sitting at my PC I have tears in my eyes. You guys are so blessed, one Amazing Team to do good work.

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:52 am EST

  6. Delicia Pirie says:

    What a pic Tahlita, keep up the good work….

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:28 am EST

  7. Odette Ninow-Cullen says:

    Great work Team Ghana!!! Keep it up and ENJOY every moment! This experience will change your life! ps. I love the quote of the day - thanks :) a big shout out to all the peeps I know on this clinic!

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:38 am EST

  8. Tshepo says:

    Talita!

    you guys must keep up the good work.

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:02 am EST

  9. wedaad says:

    WOW!!! Talita, this pic brought back so many great memories… Awesome work team Ghana, and to my colleagues from S.A and Analiza from Italy you are always in my thoughts, you and the team are doing such exceptional work!
    Keep it up… lotsa love!

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:05 pm EST

  10. Talita's Parents says:

    Hi Girl - your photo speaks louder and clearer than thousands of words! You and the Team are truly a blessing to others in a most tangible manner.  Walk your road with appreciation and be content, as each step leads us to the next level or place where we need to be and experience. In all, glorify Him to whom all the glory belongs. We wish you and the team blessings in abundance as you need to persevere with the divine work that you are doing. Lots of lovies to you and all the members of the Team. Mom and Dad

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:42 pm EST

  11. Karin Robison says:

    Keep up the good work Wendy!!!  Assignment is cheering you on!

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:43 pm EST

  12. Suzanne Meister says:

    Sounds like a great start to what I am sure will be an exhausting, exciting adventure!  What a warm welcome you received!!  Wendy, you and the entire team are in my thoughts and prayers…so glad you are enjoying the quotes from the team.

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:56 pm EST

  13. Julie Blevins says:

    You guys have such an awesome oppurtunity.. Can’t wait to see more pics, and here more stories.

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:12 pm EST

  14. Marla says:

    Great job Ghana team and a wonderful start out for the first day of Clinic the people of Ghana sure know how to show love and appriciation….Mel miss you take care and enjoy the rest of your clinic stay safe….

    Posted on Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:45 pm EST

  15. Roche Mopp says:

    Keep the South African flag flying high Carla Lakay, Talita Van Wyk and Chantal Van Straaten….we are so proud of you all, you definitely have all our support…we are so proud proud of you…

    xxxx

    Posted on Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:20 am EST

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