Just heard from Nigel today. It appears he does remember what to do, but also remembers why he took a break from dentistry!
It seems that students haven't quite got the experience or expertise to perform at a level of competence he would expect!!
So, he has spent a lot of time taking out broken roots, snapped teeth, sewing up bleeding gums, and generally patching up other peoples work........urrgggghhh. He sounded very stressed, but very challenged by the whole process. He is loving the environment, and Phil's preaching, and forming great relationships but- how amazing that the US use different instruments, different forceps, and even number teeth differently, making the whole thing slightly disorientating.....
To add to the stress levels, we are finding open phone lines almost impossible to get, and even text messages do not get through. So, here I am trying to sell property here, and flying to Sheffield with the kids on Saturday, an offer already on a house I haven't seen!! ( BUT I totally trust John and Liz Lovell who have viewed it for me........) and I may well get into sealed bids without being able to communicate with him!!
Definitely a time to trust in our strengths, and abilities, and let the waves just roll over us both!!
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We are praying for you all, and looking forward to seeing you at the weekend.
Hey Sue - you do what you are good at - spending money! and Nigel gets on with making gums bleed!!!
Here's praying for the house with the disabled facilities!
bless you! thanks for loaning nigel to us - he was an inspiriation to the team and tons of people in ecuador...
...especially me, I loved getting time with him and was really encouraged.
thanks and loads of love
phil (and mags and skye)
Sounds like a CRAZY time! Kind of exciting way to buy a house but with Liz on the case its in great hands!
Praying that everything goes well and smoothly as you relocate! Love Dan and Ems.x
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