Our time here is coming to an end and it's absolutely incredible what this team has accomplished in 4 short days. The Doctors, nurses and volunteers have worked so hard. It's hard to think about leaving all of the new friends we have made but we have quite an experience to share. We have come to know the children in the shelter by name and we will miss their little faces. There is no doubt they will miss us too. They will start to go home to their everyday lives but with a better chance of normalcy, nutrition and happiness. The students have made memories for them they will never forget. I couldn't be more proud of Despina and the high school students. They went to bed every night after 11 and woke every morning by 6 yet they kept on with smiles, energy and so much kindness. Despina no longer hangs out with me here! She stays with the students from morning to night! Today we will see the last of the patients coming back to the shelter after surgery. These will be the older children and even adults. I wish we could come every year to see them progress.
As promised... Yionni Becker!
This is Alejandra! She is such a firecracker! She's wearing one of the gowns we brought.
Alexandra and Despina after a long day!
Some of the girls with Despina with the sign they made for the team final party.
Children after surgery. They are back in the shelter and go home tomorrow.
Filled with joy!
My girl Kaela! She would stand next to the bus as we left every day and wave and blow kisses. She would anxiously await our arrival the next day and greet us with a giant smile and a tight hug!
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