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Dr. Garrett Speaks 35th Annual Christian Ophthalmology Society Meeting
I’m here at The Homestead in Hot Springs attending the 35th annual Christian Ophthalmology Society meeting where yesterday I gave a presentation entitled “Mission-In-Situ (which means Mission in place): Can You Be An Ophthalmic Missionary Without Leaving Your Practice?” The … Continue reading
The Lost Blog Part II- Mo’ Mombasa
This was Dr Garrett’s second blog post from Mombasa. The original post was never received due to Dr. Garrett being in a remote part of Africa with a poor Internet connection. We had a great first day of missionary work … Continue reading
The Lost Blog Part I- Mombasa Finally
This was Dr Garrett’s first blog post from Mombasa. The original post was never received due to Dr. Garrett being in a remote part of Africa with a poor Internet connection. Getting ready to turn in on our first day … Continue reading
Blind Patients Now See the Light; Dr. Garrett Changes Lives in Kenya
Only one more day!! We’ve had a wonderful and life changing experience here in Kenya. We have met great people, many of whom are putting God first in their lives–what an inspiration to change your world view and point your … Continue reading
Dr. Garrett Saddened by Lack of Medical Resources; Patients’ Unwavering Acceptance Continue to Inspire
Today started with a short devotional in the “free clinic” section of the Lighthouse. This consists of a 10 x 18 foot room that has three partitions in it made of plywood that they put up to give a semblance … Continue reading
Dr. Garrett Goes “Wild” in Africa
Just got back from our safari to East Tsavo National Park. The largest park/game preserve in Africa. Saw lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, impalas, zebras, gazelles, water buffalo, etc., etc. We had a great time enjoying God’s amazing … Continue reading
Restored Vision Expected; Dr. Garrett Amazed by Patients’ Bravery
Today, I performed laser surgery on one patient for diabetic retinopathy, and operated on 5 patients for cataract surgery (3 for the eye camp). Two of the cases were extremely difficult secondary to the longstanding and hard nature of the … Continue reading
Fifty-Two Patients Examined; Dr. Garrett Grateful for Equipment Donations
Yesterday we traveled 3 hours North by Toyota Land Cruiser toward Somalia and went to a school originally funded by German philanthropists and run by the government. It looked to be about 200 children. We got stuck in the schoolyard … Continue reading
Brutal Eye Conditions in Kenyan Patients Reaffirm Dr. Garrett’s Mission
We had another great day. The morning devotional was about Islam and the Koran and how to connect with the Muslim population we are seeing. Nancy spent her morning witnessing to patients in the “free” clinic and had several great … Continue reading
Travel Delays Threaten to Damper Spirits, But Dr. Garrett Hangs In
Well it’s been an interesting travel adventure so far…..We waited in the plane at Norfolk International for an hour waiting for weather to clear near our first destination–Boston. We made it to Boston with 15 minutes to spare and ran … Continue reading
