Yesterday I went with another missionary, not part of Peru Mission, to visit the women
prison here in Trujillo. It is located a few miles past our clinic in an area called Milagro. Micah Tuttle goes every Wed. to teach a bible study along with some women of his church. I was surprised at how small it seemed. There were about 10 ladies, mostly middle aged, who came to sing a few songs and listen and participate in the study of Mark. Afterward I briefly shared my testimony along with two other Americans. It was a very low security facility, and the inmates were wearing street clothes. But everyone was friendly and welcoming. Next door is the men's prison, which Micah says is very different. Much larger and more hostile. However, one of the ladies expressed the desire to visit our clinic, and it seems when they need medical attention they just tell the guards and one of them accompanies her to the health care facility. So, perhaps we can become the clinic of choice for these inmates one day.
We will see.
Otherwise things are well. Susan is teaching again after a brief hiatus while her parents were here. The kids are doing good with school, and enjoying Dorcas, our Pervian helper who teaches them Spanish, art and music.
