Faces of Tomorrow

Some final thoughts upon returning from Ecuador. The mission ended on 1/30 with our post operative clinic. There was a great sense of pride amongst the whole team for all that we accomplished. We performed roughly 60 operations while in Quito. The post operative clinic was filled with tears of joy and gratitude. As in previous years, the families of our patients showered us with blessings. Many gifts were given to us by them. All this affection filled my heart with joy and pride. I feel blessed and honored to have helped carry out this mission.

We had a wonderful dinner in Quito Saturday to celebrate our last night together. Our flights back to San Francisco went smoothly. I was lucky enough to be greeted by my wife and two daughters in the airport and we all drove back home to Sacramento together. I was off today and spent a lot of time with my family prior to returning to work tomorrow.

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written by April, February 04, 2010

I am trully touch about the work you are doing with faces of tomorrow! What a wonderful blessing for them and you! May God bless you and your beautiful family.I always knew you was the best..Keep up the great work

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We had a great first day. We operated for 13 hours all together. There seems to be a virus that has spread among the group.  10 people have become sick, many needing IV fluids. Team morale is still high and we will keep going. 

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I am very excited to be going on our second FOT mission. A lot of preparation has gone into our upcoming mission and it is great to see it all come together. I will miss my family dearly but can't wait to share all the stories with them.

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Glad you guys made it safe..
written by Chris Nunn, January 23, 2010

I'm looking forward to seeing some of the pics and hearing some of your stories. I also had lunch with Dr. Rabe yesterday and they just received a huge donation of medical supplies that he wants to share with FOT. Anyways, we'll talk about it after you get back. Have a safe trip and do what you guys do best...

Best wishes,
Chris

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Ettore’s Wants to Thank All of You
written by Ettore’s European Bakery & Restaurant, January 23, 2010

Everyone at Ettore’s European Bakery & Restaurant wants to let all of you know that we appreciate what you are doing. We look forward to your arrival from your mission and would like to have all of you for breakfast in thanks when you return. Each morning we will fill you bellies, via internet, like you have filled out hearts with your passion and self-sacrifice.

We leave you today with an inspirational quote in thanks for all of your efforts.

"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. " ~ Henry Ford

Wishing you the best! Ettore’s

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Great Job
written by Michael, January 24, 2010

Nima Jaan,

We are very proud of you. Your family is fine. I saw Roya at Farsi school last night. She is quite a delight. Continue the great deed and see you when you return safely.

Best wishes to your team.

Michael (Esmaeil)

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written by Yoav, January 25, 2010

So excited to hear that y'all are back down there!
I will be thinking about you guys and the wonderful things you are doing!
Please say hi to Brian and all the other folks that may or may not remember me.
You guys have really put together an amazing operation-- congrats!!!
Yoav

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