Guatemala: Dispatches from Gift of Sight camp ~ Juan Nunez

Being here always inspires me to be a better person, a better husband, a better brother and a better role model for my family and friends. I just hope that my mother is watching me from heaven and that she is proud of her son.

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Source/Credit: Gift of Sight / Humanity First
By Juan Nunez | October 26, 2011

It’s good to be back in Guatemala. Day two is over and I can say it felt like a great success. There were some tough cases but no major problems during any of the surgeries, and this is always good news in any operating room. I really feel a big difference in my surgical skills compared to last year’s trip. I would have to thank my fellow co-workers back home for the improvement; they have taught me to be one step ahead of the surgeon and always be aware of what’s going on in the operating room.

I heard there were many patients that traveled over three hours just to visit us at Proyecto Salud y Paz, and it really touched me that they waited three to six more hours after that to be operated on. I also noticed when the patients arrived at the clinic, the entire family is there for support.
The best part of the surgery is the gratefulness the Guatemalan patients show as they thank every team member while exiting the clinic. As one patient was leaving, he said to me, “gracias, Doctor!” - I had to laugh at that.

Again, I’m so glad to be back here in Guatemala. I feel so grateful to be a part of Gift of Sight and to work alongside such great people. Being here always inspires me to be a better person, a better husband, a better brother and a better role model for my family and friends. I just hope that my mother is watching me from heaven and that she is proud of her son.


  -- Juan Nunez

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