A grandmother, Atelena, whose vision was impaired by cataracts has the surgical gauze removed and gazes on the faces of her grandchildren for the first time in 24 years. The ophthalmology procedure is relatively simple, but the tears of joy that filled her eyes as she looked on the faces of children she had known only by their voices were truly beautiful.
It was this moment fourteen years ago that made such an impression on Lynette Grubwinkler that she has been a short term volunteer with YWAM on their medical ships since 1998 as an ophthalmic theatre nurse. She and her husband, Rolf, from the North side of Brisbane, are making their preparations for another round of outreaches on the Pacific Link as it sails again to PNG this April to benefit those in need.
Medical volunteers including doctors, nurses, surgeons, optometrists, and other eye care professionals are needed for two-week outreaches from April to November. Interested? Click HERE to apply!
