Chicago, now the third largest United States city, was once destroyed by a fire of uncertain origin. It hosts an annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and offers tourists multiple attractions and experiences.
Chicago, the 3rd largest city in the United States
Chicago, now the third-largest city in the United States, was once destroyed by a fire of uncertain origin. It hosts an annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and offers tourists multiple attractions and experiences.
The river was painted green on St. Patrick’s Day photo by Ryan Oglesby, my son
the Chicago city skyline across Lake Michigan
JOHN G. SHEDD AQUARIUM
overlooking Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois
city skyline and Navy Pier from a boat on Lake Michigan
Exploring the HEART of health
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In this post I take you on a trip to Panama on a volunteer medical trip. And we toured the Panama Canal.
updated May 26, 2026
One of the privileges of being a healthcare professional is traveling to other countries to provide care to local people. I have volunteered on several teams with CompassionLink, an organization whose goal is
equip communities to create healthy families and individuals–spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
Our team provided medical consultations, medicines, dental care, and vision exams for eyeglasses.
Dr. Aletha with a local healthcare worker
our team pharmacy
Jacob, a nurse, entertaining children (he is now a physician)
Visiting the Panama Canal
One of the pleasures of traveling is when our hosts express their appreciation by showing us the local sites and culture. In Panama, of course, that meant a visit to the Panama Canal, an engineering marvel.
The people and landscape of Panama are also captivating. Add to that a warm and usually sunny climate, made for an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
The Panama Canal is an amazing feat of human ingenuity.
enjoying a dance performance at our last group dinner before heading home
How you can share the HEART of health with Compassion
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