So last year we started partnering with Costa Rica Dental Missions and the Scheduling Institute to welcome dental groups to our Multi-purpose building at the Abraham Project. Last year, they had an interpreter that worked with all of the teams; however, he moved back to his hometown of the Cayman Islands. So, it was proposed that myself and Steve Jr. would help interpret for the dental teams. To say that I was nervous was an understatement! I know practically nothing about dental terms in Spanish OR English!!! Although I had experience interpreting back when we lived in the States, interpreting Spanish--let alone 2 spoken languages--was not in my comfort zone!
However, we welcomed a great dentist and 2 assistants from Canada. I couldn't have asked for a better, nicer or more easy going group! Dr. Yazdani, Camille and Alyssa.
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| The team checking out Rio Azul on their last day |
I am so thankful for the opportunity to interpret again. Although it is a lot different from interpreting between English and ASL, I know that it is something that I miss terribly. Hopefully this can fill the small hole in my heart....but never can fill it completely!
Here is a look at the dental clinic that week!
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| The whole team! |
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| Learning the ropes |
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| Interpreting for the first patient |
It's not always just work in the dental clinic!
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| Getting to try some pipas! YUM! |
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| The normal...."Where is everything dance" |
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| Although Camille looks amused, the patient did not! |
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| So thankful for Dr. Melania (middle). She is an awesome dentist, teacher and friend! |
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| This was Camille's normal spot |
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| Camille actually got to do some new stuff! |
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| Even the dentists work and clean in our clinics! |
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| Cutting the pipas, thanks Bruce! |
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| And eating the inside....YUM! |
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| Even had time to practice some Spanish! |
Like I said earlier, I was so grateful that this team was my first experience interpreting. They were so patient and flexible and I couldn't have gotten very far without Dr. Melania!
Well, I guess add this to my list of work experiences...hopefully the next time will be better!
I have started volunteering/assisting Dr. Melania on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the dental clinic when we don't have teams. I am trying to learn as much as possible so I am better prepared when dental teams are here! Pray for me!
Blessings,
the crawfords
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