Lukio was up pruning trees in his field. Climbing down trees holding a machete is cumbersome, so he dropped his machete on the ground before climbing down. Unfortunately, he stepped on it when he got to the ground.
Getting cut by a machete is a fairly common occurrence here and in years past the wounds would be stuffed with grass or even hair to help the blood clot. Of course infection always sent in and it took a long time before the farmer was able to get back to work.
Customs have changed. Like Lukio, more people are coming in right away to get their wound cleaned and stitched. They get some antibiotics going right away and are back to their work in no time at all. We really praise the Lord for his provision of the clinic, medical workers, and medicine.
Carrie assists in the treatment by keep the flashlight focused on the wound. 