busy day in HDU
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
Woke early as usual. The catch is so did everyone else. It was good though as we all took quiet time. I got porridge for breakfast again, makes me so happy. I did eat too much though, but it is just so yummy. Went to hospital early hoping to join the worship session, I was […]
last day on peds floor
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
I got up early this morning and spent extra time in prayer and reading God’s word. It really got my day off to a good start. Breakfast was great fun. Noodles made from rice topped with coconut and sugar, a great start to a great day. I find I really like the noodles especially eating […]
med pass
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
Morning breakfast was fun as usual. Dr. Ann was on call last night and got called out this morning so breakfast was a few minutes late and disorganized. We were served the usual dal cakes, which is like a crepe or thin pancake made with rice water, and no dip. When the cook remembered we […]
spiritual reflection
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
I have tried to capture my daily events in this blog so far. This [posting is more about the emotions. I started off excited to be here and to have this opportunity. Then I became frustrated feeling useless. Then excited again after my first meeting the head of the nurse’s education program, actually I’ve since […]
called to the office
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
Why is it that being sent to the office always makes us feel as if we are in trouble? Let’s start at the beginning. Breakfast had a special treat for one of my friends from Ireland. The lady of the house, Dr. Ann, was informed that Helen had missed her anniversary yesterday. So, this morning […]
going to market
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
Started my day as usual. Woke up early and stayed in bed until others were up and moving, then dressed ad breakfast. Breakfast was great today mashed potatoes and millet noodles with coconut and sugar on top. We discovered last night while talking that I share a birthday with Dr Ann, this mean I have […]
new boyfriend
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
I am sleeping better in the heat, though not by much. After breakfast, I walked to the hospital with the other two volunteers staying here with me. We were picked up by one of the nurses and rode in a motor rickshaw, it was fun. I’ll have to try it again one day when I […]
educational day
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
I did not do much today, removed a couple IV lines for discharging patient, but I learned a lot. Much of which clarified previous information. I am learning most importantly to question much of what I here as the accent and pronunciation of words often sounds like something entirely different. Also, if they do not […]
first day at hospital
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
My first day was quite exciting. No one expected me till Monday, something about jetlag, but I’m glad I went today. I started with a tour, unintentional while trying to find someone. Then once that person was found I got another tour. Then after being traded off I got another tour, and I still had […]
first service in Makunda
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 |
Sunday is the one day that everyone gets off, except for the nurses who pass medications at the hospital. Nurses also monitor the neonatal and high dependency wards on Sunday. As this was a day to sleep in of course I was up early. I did two loads of laundry by hand before the other […]
