I come from a long line of wanderers so it is not strange that I go to South Sudan - Now called The Republic of South Sudan - to work at Memorial Christian Hospital. I have been doing this since 2008. The hospital is located in the bush near the village of Werkok. It is northeast of Bor, if you look on a map. People walk, sometimes for days, to get medical care. Dr. Ajak is the Dr. Boss-man. He arrived a week after I did in 2008 and has graciously stayed, keeping the place open and allowing me to continue to visit and work.

Memorial Christian Hospital & Compound

Memorial Christian Hospital & Compound
I will be returning to South Sudan next month, October, 2011. I am very excited to be on my way back to the land I so love. I miss the people and hardly a day goes by that I don't think of my colleagues and friends. And, as I said in the past, I come from a long line of wanderers and the call to get back wandering is very strong!

I have recently added pictures to my blog. Please go to the beginning of the blog and read forward to see the work that is being done. This puts faces on all the people I have written about. Learn about Gabriel and his family, Dr. Ajak's work and all the Mamas. I will begin writing again as I prepare to go next month. I hope you join me on this adventure.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Ok, here goes. I am hoping this whole blog thing works. I leave in 2 days for Werkok, Southern Sudan and thought a blog would help with remembering and sharing some of my adventures. I have a small net book and I believe there is a satellite system in which I can add things each night. No, my bags are not packed. Too much stuff, lots of meds. Ahhh, travel post 9/11. I will get it all there, I am sure. Route is Detroit to Amsterdam to Nairobi to Loki to Werkok. Leave Saturday and arrive Monday. Thanks for all the prayers. C
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6 comments:

  1. David BartzFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    YAY BlogNursie! You're probably goin' a bit crazy now. We'll be watching and chattin' on this blog! xoxo LYMI!

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  2. PrudyFebruary 4, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    Be CAREFUL! I just got "removed" from Darfur last week by the Humanitarian Aid Commission (government thugs) for "practicing medicine without a Sudanese license punishable by imprisonment". It was very frightening. Please check on this before you go.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 4, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    Wow- yes be careful. But how exciting and LOVE the blog! Cool name.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 4, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    We will be waiting and watching for your blog posts. Give our best to Dr Ajak. Please take care. We need you back here too!

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  5. SueDFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    Oh Catherine,I'm so excited to be following your trip by Blog.What a great idea! Sounds like a lot of travel,but looks like it will all be worth it in the end.Stay safe...from the accompanying photo it looks like you will be well protected! :)

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  6. UnknownFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    We'll be looking for your posts. Give our best to Dr. Ajak.

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