Tuesday, 20/1/09

January 20th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized

I’m back at the internet cafe today.  Monday was a busy clinic day with a few procedures in the late afternoon.  Then Sarah and I were on call, we did our night rounds at 9pm and finished about 1030pm.  We were not called back to the hospital all night, it was good!  We both said that we awoke several times in the night and said a prayer for everyone to be ok at the hospital then went back to sleep! :)

Today was much slower, we did morning rounds and then procedures.  Dr. Faile who does all the surgeries left this morning for a meeting in Accra and will return on Thursday, so I think that clinic tomorrow will take much more time without his help.  Last night it was really windy and cooled off quite a bit, even this morning it was cool.  We wore sweatshirts up to the hospital to round because it was cool, the temp is actually in the 70s.  its kinda funny compared to what temps you have at home! 

We have started to speak broken English, because it is easier for the people to understand us.  Every once in a while we’ll even catch ourselves talking that way with each other! LOL  We have been hanging out with a peace core volunteer here as well and she constantly is speaking in broken English.  Its kinda funny but also worth it if you need something translated or understood!

Thursday night we will have “station meeting” which is like bible study and we’ve been asked to share.  Please pray for us to hear from God what we should share to encourage and uplift everyone here.

A few new people have arrived recently.  April is an ER resident (3rd yr) from New  York and she is adjusting and figuring out the hospital just as we did.  Also Angela a school teacher has arrived to teach the missionary kids.  A couple of girls from Holland are visiting for a couple of days; they will be in Ghana for 6mo and have been volunteering in Tamale at a clinic for almost 2mo so far.

We have already been here for over 2 weeks and time has gone by quickly!  Today is Obama’s inauguration and most of Ghana is talking about it and likely will watch it as well.  His name is very popular all over the globe!

Well, that’s all I have for now.  Please continue to keep the patients and workers in your prayers!  I’ve given a couple of the kids in the hospital a small toy and hope that it encourages them, they are so brave!

Thanks again for your faithful prayers, God bless :)

  1. 3 Responses to “Tuesday, 20/1/09”

  2. By Mendi on Jan 21, 2009

    Kristin~

    We were so glad to hear from your mom on Sunday that things are still going well for you! We were getting quite concerned when you didn’t post for several days yet we trusted that the Lord was keeping you close in His care! :o)

    I thought of you so much this morning as I started a new 24 day prayer focus on being “watchful”. Today’s focus was on Isaiah 50, honing in on verse 4. It’s amazing how God used this whole chapter and especially this specific verse to meet Kyle and I where we are at this season of life. Hallelujah for provision! :o)

    We continue to hold you close in thought and prayer as you speak Living Words to those who are weary. We pray that He protects your heart and strengthens your soul as you administer healing and taste the sting of death on a daily basis!

    Stand firm! :o)

    Love ya~
    Mendi

  3. By Mama Jo on Jan 23, 2009

    Very anxious to hear how the patients and doctors are doing. Hope they get the internet working again. I know your weather is much warmer than here. We are freezing again. So haul some of that African heat in your suitcase when you come home! :o)
    Our Daniel study Wednesday night was very action packed and learning so much as well as your dad’s Sunday School class!
    We continue to pray s you learn and apply the knowledge you are blessed with!
    Love ya, Mom

  4. By Grandma Bev on Jan 24, 2009

    Finally, but finally the computer is working… don’t know what happened but it’s been offline until this morning!
    Ryley had a phenonomal(sp)game last night. Not only was he high scorer (14 points) but also leading rebounder. Trust all is going
    well for you today. We keep you continually in prayer. Have been studying for my Sunday School class this A.M. in the Book of Revelation. One of the verses brought to my attention is in I John 3:1, “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us,! And that is what we are!!!” What a awesome truth!!! Miss you but so thankful you are serving the Lord!

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