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Medical Mission
ROSA
MYSTICA
organised
by ACIM ASIA
Sampaloc, Rizal, (Near Manila) Philippines
July 25 - 31, 2009
DAY 2: July 28
“The
boat was covered with waves…
And He was asleep…” (Mt 8:24)
A Bethanian teaching the mystery of the Rosary to three young souls.
Day of contrasts, both human and in the weather. Downpours had become
frequent and barely disturbed the concentration of doctors, but when
the wind teams in with the rain… One could have heard a devilish
laughter throughout the gusts of wind.
In one moment, the morning sun hid itself behind thick clouds, the strings holding the tarps gave in, and the whole would have be torn away without the prompt reflex of volunteers and Filipino soldiers who rushed to the rescue to prevent the disaster.
Tarps
have been reset but the Mission’s banner
is still down after the gush of wind and rain.
Defeated by the force of the elements, dentist had to find shelter near
the columns of the small chapel, but doctors and pharmacists braved
the weather without stopping.
Amidst small problems and little surgical interventions, large ulcers badly treated were seen. And lovely smiling children gave place to Michelle… Michelle, a four year old little girl, with her big black eyes, so sad, suffers from a meningoencephalocelis, a misformation of the brain and of the nose, which had been a feature of the previous mission. Scared by so many looks, she was taking shelter on her mother’s breast, and finally a frail smile enlightened her baby’s face when a volunteers offered her a little teddy bear, perhaps, her very first toy…
Little Michelle with her look full of sadness.
Great joy today for our team with the arrival of Dra. Viray, pediatrician,
national president of ACIM-ASIA. Her
presence will be a relief for Dra. Kim, always pushing herself to the
limit.
With demands coming from all sides, Fr. Marcille, was constantly crisscrossing little Sampaloc village, blessing houses and poor shacks, gathering owners and tenants under the charitable roof of Mother Church.
The Legion of Mary opened the doors to the priest.
Tomorrow, further help will be coming. Fr. Albert Ghela SSPX will bring
the blessing of his Filipino origin to this population deprived in latters
of fait hand sacraments.
The Mission has found its rhythm of growth. In contrast with the noisy storms of yesterday, the organization was perfect today. A regular flow of patients, severely controlled by Fr Castel, marked the day. Numbers are revealing: 434 medical acts were signed today!
Dr. Jean Pierre Dickes, President of ACIM,
didn’t spare his time and his efforts.
A father
and a son in the same mission,
Hugues and Christophe Martin.
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