Today, once we got going, was a great day. I spent the day building roof truces at Casa Bugambilla for a house we are building with a group from Iowa. We are set and ready for tomorrow when the building and other projects begin. It was a great day of thereputic hammering, sun, and manly construction. In the afternoon, I draped a hand towl over my head for shade, turned on my ipod and continued constructing. I haven't felt more Texan in a long time as I working with wood, in the blazing heat, while listening to George Strait. What a great way to spend the afternoon; and to top it all off, Larry and I ate good Texan BBQ at Rudy's in Brownsville for dinner. It reminded me of all the good times with the guys at Tatum's ranch; I can't wait for August.
I also was asked to work with Carla on physical therepy. Dra. Nancy had me write down all of the procedures and take copious notes when Leanna was here a week ago, so I had the exercises available. So for about 30 minutes, I worked with Carla who has Rett's syndrome. Later I learned that the people of Derechos Humanos (the neighborhood where we work) call me Doctor Mateo. Apparently, since I have been doing physical therepy, sitting and talking with patients, and delivering meds they think I'm a doctor. Saved myself 8 years of school on that one! Just kidding, I've instructed people to quell that rumor.
Anyway, I'm doing well. I feel like I'm doing a lot of good, and learning a lot about many different aspects of life. I appreciate your comments, and reading this blog. The support means a lot and to know people care adds to the significance of this experience. Please keep e-mailing me!
Dios te bendiga,
Mateo
3 comments:
Dr M. Cool stuff to read. Mr. Toler.
Dr. Dad?
Hi Matt.
One definition of "doctor" is one trained in the healing arts. You truly have a healing presence about you, so you can call yourself Dr. Mateo in my book any day of the week. Keep up the great work.
-leanna
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