No wind in the sails.
Today was a less than thrillng screeing day. We all got the feeling that "there wasn't a need here". We only had 46 patients, so there won't be much to do here so far. We were quickly reminded that this the very first mission in South Africa, and that we are only now finding patients to treat; the best part of the day was all about education and more education; teaching nurses, teaching volunteers. We are being put up in a beautiful planation in the middle of a cane field. Lots of wildlife and plants to enjoy! Food is fabulous, and I enjoyed using all of my liquid lady things when my bag arrived today! So pray that those missing 60 patients find their way to the hospital to best use our resources; for some it might be their only chance...!
2 Comments:
You are in my thoughts, and prayers my friend! Sounds a bit like Morrocco in 2004 with the lack of patients!
The effort of being there is so worth it for those who make it to you all-even when the numbers are not large.
Im psyched that things are coming together for you and that you have a posse of NYers to hang with!
Kate is closing on a house on Westminister this week, so there will be a room for you in October should you need one!
xoxo
deborah
I love you, Deb!
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