It has now been a month since boarding the plane to leave the U.S. We are enjoying assimilating into our African lives.
A little care must be taken to ensure clean drinking water. Leo is filling a pot with rain water from our water tank. This will then be boiled , cooled and then filtered. Nothing refreshes like a glass of boiled, filtered rain water.
Everything is reusable. This includes medical supplies. These oxygen tubes and ambubags are drying outside of the intensive care unit. Other recycled items include Bovi pads, scrub brushes, suction tubing, and surgical aprons and masks.
The dirt road must be shared by all comers. During our runs (or walks with the kids), we often encounter donkeys, cows or goats. It has become our practice to allow them the right of way. So far, no major issues. The kids enjoy the animals, but we work hard to avoid the piles of waste on the road!
What do you do when you have no TV? Probably our favorite work around - we hang out, play games, read and explore!
Congratulations on completing one month of your mission! It sounds like you are all living, learning, and loving life. I pray that your travels continue to be rewarding to you and patients. I am glad you all are adjusting to life in Kenya. It's awesome that you get to operate together, I am sure these skills with tough cases will help you throughout your careers. May God continue to guide you through your journey. Lots of love and prayers, Joyce Purakal
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see more of your day-to-day through these pictures! And it has been one month--congratulations! It is an important milestone. Toanh, can I just tell you that I have always admired your patience...riding alongside you in your car was one of the most peaceful drives I've ever experienced--I'm being completely serious. Me, being the most impatient person I know, am completely humbled by the process you must go through to drink a glass of water, to recycle the surgical equipment, and to "commute" to work and play at the mercy of slow-moving four-legged animals. Sending much respect and much love to you all. Katrina
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