Orit Camp...
Today was a good day. We actually were able to see all of the patients that lined up to see us, and that was a good feeling. The weather didn't even threaten to shut us down again, but we were still feeling the effects of the previous days' downpour, because as the tents dried all of the dirt and debris left in them fell on us throughout the day. The flies and heat were still there, but not as bad.
Once again, I don't know how they are assigning the patients to the different tents, but all of my 70 patients today were men, except for maybe six. Elaine, our pediatrician, has of course requested children only, so I get to see few of the cute, little ones. I continue to get cases of TB, and today, most assuredly at least several infected with HIV/AIDs. With mango season in full swing, we have already had half a dozen boys with fractured clavicles and arms. Daily we get patients that require surgery for hernias, knees, hips, and so much more. I wonder where I could pull a surgical team together from? Hmmmm.
As I sit here typing I hear thunder rolling outside and rain coming down in sheets, we were hoping to walk to Pan Afrique for supper in about 20 minutes, as we are weary of the menu and service at our hotel. The last time we ventured to this restaurant we got caught in a deluge and walked into the restaurant like drowned rats.
I understand that yesterday on the Oprah Winfrey show her emphasis for the hour was on the situation in Northern Uganda, yeay! The word is finally getting out! Also this coming Saturday is another event to help with awareness of the situation here, it is called the Global Night Commute, and you can read about it at www.invisiblechildren.com.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers on behalf of the beautiful people of northern Uganda! Brenda
Today was a good day. We actually were able to see all of the patients that lined up to see us, and that was a good feeling. The weather didn't even threaten to shut us down again, but we were still feeling the effects of the previous days' downpour, because as the tents dried all of the dirt and debris left in them fell on us throughout the day. The flies and heat were still there, but not as bad.
Once again, I don't know how they are assigning the patients to the different tents, but all of my 70 patients today were men, except for maybe six. Elaine, our pediatrician, has of course requested children only, so I get to see few of the cute, little ones. I continue to get cases of TB, and today, most assuredly at least several infected with HIV/AIDs. With mango season in full swing, we have already had half a dozen boys with fractured clavicles and arms. Daily we get patients that require surgery for hernias, knees, hips, and so much more. I wonder where I could pull a surgical team together from? Hmmmm.
As I sit here typing I hear thunder rolling outside and rain coming down in sheets, we were hoping to walk to Pan Afrique for supper in about 20 minutes, as we are weary of the menu and service at our hotel. The last time we ventured to this restaurant we got caught in a deluge and walked into the restaurant like drowned rats.
I understand that yesterday on the Oprah Winfrey show her emphasis for the hour was on the situation in Northern Uganda, yeay! The word is finally getting out! Also this coming Saturday is another event to help with awareness of the situation here, it is called the Global Night Commute, and you can read about it at www.invisiblechildren.com.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers on behalf of the beautiful people of northern Uganda! Brenda
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