Last night we had a discussion in our group about why we are down here and what we think we are accomplishing. I was reminded of the starfish story about the man walking along the beach throwing starfish back to the ocean. The question about what he was doing and the observation that he was not going to make a difference brought the response that he made a difference to that one....I thought about the two reasons that I came here, one to practice medicine and give care to a population in need. However, second I came here to learn from another land and culture and hopefully enrich my life and perspective. Last nights conversation made realize that while I thought I was the man trying to make a difference to one, I now know I am actually a starfish. The people here in San Lucas have touched me so deeply that my gratitude will never end. I am so grateful to be able to share this experience with my wife and best friend.
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