Dental Care 2

Without the support of dentists in the US we would not have had the necessary equipment and dental supplies to provide the care needed. We are quickly going through sterile gloves, 2X2 gauze (not sure we can get here), novocaine, amoxicillin and ibuprofen. Most we can get here but funds are needed.

The first clinic occurred the Saturday before I arrived and 29 children from Urukundo Home and our school were seen. The following Saturday I was here to see 33 children treated and last Saturday 49 patients ages 2 years to 76 years. That meant 23 children and 26 adults.

One man had been in pain for years because of a cracked tooth and the nerve was still exposed. He actually got down on one knee to thank Arlene. She is so against that and quickly asked him to rise. They shook hands and he left and all working in the clinic were speechless and had tears.

Arlene says, " I am a small pebble in a big pond with the ripples of others extending out."

I see Arlene as a healer of hearts and souls, where the unseen are seen. Where they are given hope. And where she provides opportunities for others to be angels in this world.