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.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Just another Manic Monday

Started with a bang. Lots of patients waiting by the time we arrived between 8 and 8:30. Many sick kids. So the day was spent starting IV's, rehydrating little ones and cleaning up poop and diarrhea. I love my job! They are all so darn cute I could just squeeze them to death. We also have one adult, a woman, who is pretty depleted of all fluids. So we are pretty full up.
Waiting in line
So beautiful but sick

Mama worried












The three stooges are doing great. They have even been a little bit boisterous when they don't get their food right away. Mom seems to be doing ok, moving around fairly well. Did I mention that these three are number 6,7 and 8 in her household. She only has one girl. I think Dad is shell shocked.

Mom, Dad and the three
It is late, have just come back from the hospital. Just a short note for tonight. We will have to go to Bor to see the Minister of Health to get some formula for this family. There is no way they can afford formula for three kids .I found out they had to take out a loan to buy a chicken so Mom could have some protein. We insisted on this. I hope we are able to convince the Minister of the need for this family. Ahhh, the needs of everyone here are so great.
C

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