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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
