Another week in Mongolia

Monday, August 19 2013

We visited a prosthetic factory today.  This NGO, "Erkham Chanar" had requested 100 wheelchairs.  We informed her that we did not have any wheelchairs available for distribution, but asked if we could come and see what her organization does.  It was very interesting.  She is a double amputee herself, both legs right below the knee and also one of her thumbs.  They fit the people and also do therapy with them to help them to be able to use there limbs again.  They are a private enterprise, but the person needing the help gets a check from Social Welfare for a certain amount, then they can go to this NGO and  pay an approved amount beyond what the government will pay.  This group provides a good service and it appeared they were doing great without our help. (Interesting enough, they had one of our wheelchairs in their office already and they had other wheelchairs in boxes in the foyer)

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

We went and visited more gardens today.  Like Alvin said, "You have to hand it to these people, They have to haul water for their personal use over a mile and they still try to grow a small garden.  They are trying to be obedient and be self-sufficient.

I thought I would share some more shopping pictures.  I buy most of my fruits and vegatables either in stands or something by the side of the road.  It is usually cheaper and I just go home and wash them with bleach water.

I still do not buy much meat in Mongolia.  I just haven't been able to do it yet.  I do buy some frozen chicken however.

Scripture of the Week Alma 37:37  Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings and he will direct thee for good: yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, and whithersoever thous goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all they thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever.