Riobamba Ecuador

Even though my mission trip is one month away, there are so many things that needs to happen before I leave. I still don't have enough supplies. Some medical reps are donating some, but if I don't have enough by next week, I will have to order them on my own.

I decided that it will be cheaper and easier to buy medication when i get to Ecuador. The companies have not been donating as much to the non-profits at all. When I would look at the drug companies' website, they all direct communication to these non-profit organizations and they don't have any induction medications or paralytics, etc. to give me. I also have limited space and weight restrictions on my checked bags, so in the end, I will have to buy medication in Ecuador. I will be sending out a support letter to some close friends to ask for a bit of help, though most of cost I will be responsible for. I have ordered many anesthesia supplies online already and have gotten some donated items from the hospital and surgery center. I recently discovered that the customs people in Quito, Ecuador don't like expired medications/items so I have to take expired items that have been donated back to the hospital to be properly discarded.

I found myself getting a bit anxious today, but in the end God reassured me that everything will be just fine :-) I am praying for a calm mind, for organization, and for the details to come together so that I can serve my God well. For it is Him that I am doing this for.