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, January 10, 2011

Casting A Vote

This is a magical, frightening, wonderful week for the Southern Sudanese.  They are voting on whether they should secede from the North and become a separate nation - the newest country in the world!  This referendum was part of the peace accord in 2005.  They have had 6 years to prepare, create some sort of governing body and try to move forward after 22 years of war.  A daunting task.  Please keep them in prayer.  This is an amazing time in Southern Sudan.
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  1. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Safe travels Catherine. You can comment on your blog by choosing hmtl (or whatever those initials are) instead of comment at the top of the box

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