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.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Life Is A Highway

The big machine was in the distance, dirt and dust flying all around.  Yes, it is the grater, filling in the ruts in the road.  It will be so much easier for patients to get here.  Going to Bor Town will be 30 minutes instead of an hour.  This is such a great thing.  Some people from Bor Hospital arrived today to get some sutures.  Their hospital is out of them and they have had to cancel surgeries.  Crazy.

Had clinic this morning.  Surgeries this afternoon.  Sick old lady we rehydrated and gave meds to.  She was able to walk home.  It has been very very hot out.  A little bit of a rain today.  That is unusual.  Every time you move sweat appears in all parts of your body.  I think it got up to about 115 degrees today in the shade with a bit of humidity and no wind.  Usually there is a wind.  No air movement right now.

Ajak and I went into town this evening.  Most everyone else is gone.  Ajak played dominoes with the local guys.  Few of the hospital staff also playing.  It was fun.  Lots of laughing.  Life is good.
All is well
C

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