When I went to Casa Juan Diego on February 10, it was pouring down rain!
There were barely any patients at the clinic on this day. The patients wait outside of the clinic starting at around 3am, so it is understandable that not that many wanted to wait so long in the rain and the cold. What really tugged at my heart was the fact that there were still around 10 patients who did wait all that time in the bad weather.
I cannot imagine waiting in the rain and cold for hours just to receive medical care. I am so blessed not to have to experience this. Every time I volunteer at the clinic I am reminded that when I am actually in the healthcare profession I need to make sure to do something, anything, to help with the problem of access to healthcare.
The attitudes of the patients even after waiting in the bad weather for so long are always so positive. Even though I'm really tired on Fridays after waking up early to volunteer, I always try to maintain a good attitude because my 'suffering' is non-existent compared to those whom I am serving.
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