Dental Missions in Ecuador
June 10, 2009
After two weeks away, we’re happy to have our two doctors, Dr. Carey Bonham and Dr. Amy Bonham back home safely after their long trek to the equator. Equipped with two suitcases full of dental supplies, tooth-brushes, and bibles, the doctors made their way into the heart of the Amazon jungles of Ecuador to meet the dental needs of families in the village of Bobananza.
While most of their day was spent pulling teeth, getting to know the children and being greeted so warmly by the people made the trip extremely rewarding. “We were using plastic chairs and flashlights,” Dr. Amy explains, ”and despite the lack of dental luxuries we’re accustomed to, they never complained about discomfort or anything because of one thing–they were simply grateful.” [Read more]
