The slight glow at the edge of the horizon quietly began to announce the soon-to-be apparent brilliant rays of the sun. The slow rotation of the earth on it’s axis gradually brought into view the ever brighter, ever warmer day in the jungle. This day was like many others in the jungle, as it appeared to have all intention of baking the local inhabitants in a sauna like steam bath, complete with a tremendous variety of plant life and an unparralled variety of insects.

The Amazon jungle is truly one of a kind. However, this day was different, because during our week long medical trip into the remote tropical river basin, it was the only day that did not begin with ominous clouds and/or steady rain. 

    Our family has been hosting medical campains in the Peruvian Jungle for over 15 years now, and each one of them has been special.

However, this has become our yearly winter-time clinic, and has been a great blessing not only to the people we visit, but to our own family.

Many of the members on this trip have come back over and over. We love them and they love us. This year one of our regulars was unable to come, and he was missed greatly! 

The main purpose of the trip, however, is not to experience the vast quantity of beautiful flora and fauna, take an amazing jungle cruise, or see the Fitzgerald family. So why do we do this trip? There are several reasons:

1. Most of the tribal peoples do not yet have access to good medical care
2. This is an opportunity to see God answer prayer first-hand
3. The trip is a unique path to disciple a Christian group
4. It is an outlet to use skills and abilities for the kingdom
5. The fellowship is a personal blessing and encouragement
6. God could use it to call more laborers into His harvest
7. Most importantly: many tribal peoples do not yet worship Jesus Christ. 

Our kind and loving Savior gave us answers to prayer in each of the above areas. May the Lord be praised for His work. One day the brilliant rays of God’s grace will reach farther and brighter than any sunshine ever could!