Having Gar Christenson with us on this trip has been helpful and  an absolute gift . He has been fun to get to know and a great storyteller. He has reminded me of the wonder of the people all around us on the trip. I n some ways, I have gotten used to the amazing things going on all around us. A new set of eyes is always instructive.  
The official reason he is here is to offer eye exams ( He’s Dr. Christenson, my eye doc) , glasses, medicine and a few procedure s for the pastors we serve, and the staff that serve at the compound here. Health care, on a number of levels, is hard to come by here . Many simply do without. Today he started giving exams and has already put smiles on some faces as they donned their new glasses. 
He has been engaging with all he meets, especially the kids. His faith, servanthood and good nature have been on full display and making this trip better regularly.
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