Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Even though we are no longer part of the Forward Edge Organization...this is a video that shows some of our team members that we are blessed to work with.  This is the hospital we work at and the people we are honored to serve.

Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make our Spaghetti Feed a success despite the cold weather.  We couldn't  have done it without your time, donations and support.

God Bless you ALL!

Tamra Boettcher

Monday, November 11, 2013

Nicaragua 2014

We're happy to report that our mission team has hit the ground running & is busy planning for the next trip in February.  We've had a couple meetings & are working on fundraising, planning our spaghetti feed & gathering supplies & equipment that will be taken to Nicaragua. 

Our spaghetti feed will be held Sunday, December 8th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church   2710 14th St. in Columbus.  We will also have a Christmas bake sale which will have various homemade goodies & treats & baked goods. 

We would like to thank the Barilla pasta company for their donation of all the spaghetti & sauce as well as Cargill for their donation of the hamburger.  These 2 companies have been so generous with their donations for the last few years & we are so blessed to have their support. 

Team members this year include Sue & Karl Tillinghast, Tamra Boettcher, and Dean & Carolyn Athey.  It is a great group of hard working individuals who are all committed to continuing with the mission work that is very dear to our hearts.  This will be the 5th trip to Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, and we are so blessed that we are still being invited to return to help those in need. 

Grandbabies aren't always known for their arrivals to be at convenient times for everyone, so I will not be going in Feb. with Sue & Karl, Tamra & Dean.  I will be in Michigan for the arrival of a new granddaughter but will also be with everyone in Nicaragua in spirit.  I will miss everyone but fully expect to return next year.  I am trying to help as much as possible in preparation for their trip so feel good that I can still contribute in other ways.  I'm the non-traveling team member this year!

Please keep the team in your prayers & on Dec. 8th after church, stop on over at the Methodist for some spaghetti! 

Carolyn Athey

Friday, March 8, 2013

 
Nicaragua
February 7-17, 2013
 
 
 (L-R) Catherine Johnston, Sue & Karl Tillinghast, Tamra Boettcher, Cole Fullner, Carolyn & Dean Athey
 Team picture of the NE & CA teams, doctors & Nicaraguan nurses who worked with us.

Dr. Tellez giving the sermon during Sunday morning church services at the Verbo Church. 

                               Dr. Byron & his family after church services on Sunday.

                                            Dr. Carstens & Dr. Kurt Berry in surgery.

                               Dr. Carstens evaluating Dennis before his cleft lip surgery.

                                                          Pastor Earl & Damaris

                                                                 Dr. Gomez

                                                   Peggy working in her "pharmacy".

                                                               Dean getting supplies.

                  Karl showing Cole how to suture.  He's fixing a tear in the seat of the pickup!

                                                Dr. Berry, Cole, & Dr. Tellez

                                                           Sue in surgery.

                                            Tamra & Cole in the operating room.

                        Dean taking a patient from surgery to the recovery area.

                                              Dr. Tellez, Carolyn & Dr. Berry

                                                 Tamra, Dr. Gomez & Carolyn

                            Catherine keeping children occupied at the hospital. They loved her!