Today I want to share a quick recap of our recent and awesome mission trip with One World Health and Christian Surfers to Nicaragua.

Recently, the Healthy Realty Team went on an awesome and formative mission trip to the country of Nicaragua with One World Health and Christians Surfers. We learned so much and had many wonderful experiences.

We visited villages around Tola, Nicaragua and stayed at the Surf Sanctuary in Playa Santana. Our goals on this trip were to surf and serve: Monday through Friday, we would wake up at 5 a.m. and go to local beaches to surf, and then after breakfast, we would head to five different villages to give the community free medical care, including treatment from medical doctors, occupational therapists, a pharmacist, and a chiropractor. 

We ran the clinics from about 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then returned to our hotel, totally exhausted. My husband is a physician, so he and three other doctors provided most of the medical care, along with several nurses, a pharmacist, and the physical therapy team. There were also several laypeople, like myself, other doctors’ spouses, and our children, but there were plenty of jobs for those without medical training.

“No matter your age or abilities, these trips provide an opportunity to give to those in need if you have a heart willing to serve.”

We registered patients checking into the clinic, worked in the pharmacy, fitted patients with glasses, and entertained the kids who were being seen as patients. It was an amazing experience! This was my third medical mission trip, my husband’s (John) sixth, my two sons’ second (J.T., 17 and Will,13), and my daughter’s (Kaitlin, 11) first. 

Whether you are a medical provider or not, One World Health and Christian Surfers offer great opportunities like this throughout the year. No matter your age or abilities, these trips provide an opportunity to give to those in need if you have a heart willing to serve.

To see some of the adventures we had, the projects we took part in, and the people we met and helped, see the video above.

If you have any questions for us about these mission trips or about real estate in general, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to speak with you!