I have found internet (although a bat just flew by while I’m typing this.) The things I do for you folks at home. 
We are off to a great start here in the Dominican. The team of seven arrived yesterday (Friday) around 4:30 pm. We left JC at 2:00 am on Friday so it was a long day. We thank Sammie and Ruth Willhite for driving us to the airport at such an awful time of day!
We made it through customs in the DR without too many problems which is pretty miraculous. Thanks for the prayers. All luggage arrived and they let us through with all of our medication. Praise the Lord.
Phil and Donna Williams picked us up at the airport and brought us to our hotel. We had about an hour to get settled and freshened up before enjoying a long supper and visit with the Williams and some summer missionaries. We were one exhausted group – most having been up for 40 hours.
Today we sorted out all the wonderful items we brought – thanks to YOU! The donations were so amazing. We had every bag stuffed and still have more to bring on the next trip. We then met Donna for a walking tour around the Sosua downtown area. It helps to get our bearings and to know where things are near-by incase we need water or chocolate ….
After lunch we traveled to the various ministries that Phil and Donna oversee so that the team could visit them. We went to the Danica clinic and school first and got to spend some great time with some children there. We then traveled to a church/school that is still being constructed. We saw it in June and it is coming along nicely.
Last, we traveled to Liberation where we will be working all week. They had planned a ground-breaking celebration this afternoon with several local pastors, leaders and media. It was an amazing celebration as the church announced their plans to build the much needed medical clinic. The local people are so thankful for it.
And in a surprise, they announced that they are officially naming the clinic the “Dr. Lory Feeler Center for Health”. Lory was
overwhelmed and so moved. Of course, since it was announced in public, she had no opportunity to refuse such a honor. They certainly think a lot of her, her love for the people in this area and the church’s commitment to partner here. We are so proud of our Dr. Lory!
Many blessings to each of you and thank you for the continued prayers. I should be able to update each night so please continue to check back.
Also, I will be posting pictures as we go at our website at http://picasaweb.google.com/fbcjcmo.
Melissa and the DR team
Pictures
What a great first day! Wow, Lory, are we ever proud of you! Of course we will be praying for you all in worship tomorrow. Have a restful, good night’s sleep–as God readies plans for your day tomorrow!
Congratulations to Lory and the entire team! Glad you arrive safely. We will be praying your week goes well and is productive. God bless!
So incredibly glad for technology and the fact that you are able to keep us updated, bats and all! You all are in our thoughts constantly. Can’t wait to hear about all the ways that you see God’s mighty hand at work and how you are able to join Him in that work.
Great pictures! The kids and I really enjoyed seeing them . Tell lori congratulations.Have fun and be safe. God bless
How wonderful that the local people showed their appreciation for Dr. Lory and all those who support her on these trips. May all of you be richly blessed for the time and love you so freely give to those in need. Safe travels.
Wow. We are touched by the love and gracious spirit of our partners there. Give them our greetings in Jesus’ name
we are praying for you. Doyle and Janet
It is unbelievable to get such on the spot updates. You are in our minds, hearts and prayers and reading all this makes it that much more real.
Congratulations to Lory and think it is a wonderful tribute they did. We know she would never allow it so it was beautiful the way they did it.
Continued prayers. Diane LaFontaine
Congratulations, Dr. Lory! My doctor is famous! The people are beautiful and very happy looking. Bob, bring home that little doll you are holding in the day 1 photos. (She can be one of the three you “promised” to bring me!) I am so grateful that you made it there safely and things are going well. I wish I was with you…sigh… Love to all, especially Bob, Susan
P.S. I think it’s great you finally “hung out your shingle” after leading us on so many trips, Melissa!
As Tuck would say, “Awesome! Awesome!”
Wow!! Lory how nice. I am sure it was a very humbling and emotional time. You have given so much of yourself which I thank you very much. I am looking forward to being with you again this summer. I know the rest of the team is working hard. Sweating is good for the soul. God stretches us in ways we would never believe. I pray for each team member. Your experiences are greatly anticipate by all. With God’s Blessing Gary and Sandra Hemphill P.S. Give Phil and Donna a big hug!
I pray that God will open doors for all of you as you serve our Lord in ways only He can direct! You are ALL in my prayers every day. I look forward to your emails and news.
God bless always.
Alice Prow
Congratulations to Lory for this heartfelt recognition. And thanks to the whole team for the compassionate and effective ways you are representing Christ and First Baptist. God bless each of you and all of our partners in the Dominican Republic.
What a surprising start to the trip! I wish I could have been there to see mom (Lory) as she experienced such a wonderful honor. I know she continues to help out in the DR out of a joy and passion to serve people with her medical and caring gifts, never expecting recognition. May God be glorified by the work of His people and may this clinic minister as Jesus did to the lost and hurting. My prayers are with you!
What a surprising start to the trip! I wish I could have been there to see mom (Lory) as she experienced such a wonderful honor. I know she continues to help out in the DR out of a joy and passion to serve people with her medical and caring gifts, never expecting recognition. May God be glorified by the work of His people and may this clinic minister as Jesus did to the lost and hurting. My prayers are with you!
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