These are a few of my favorite things...
Picnics A group of nurses had a picnic one Saturday afternoon, complete with snacks, games and music. Oh and of course, what picnic is complete without watching two peacocks chase a leashed peahen? Stepping off the streets of Conakry to this bizarre park felt a little like I imagine Alice felt when falling into the rabbits hole. I love this posed picture of the ladies in front of... a replica of the Alamo?
The Hope Center This is a picture of some of the A Ward nurses and two of our previous patients at the Hope Center. It is a place for patients to stay after discharge to recover from surgery, before going home. I love going there to play games and just visit with the patients.
Sunsets The sunsets are unbelievable. This is Kassa Island, I'll tell you about it some day.
Hasanatu This is my friend Hasanatu. She had a very large tumor removed a number of months ago, and I met her at the Hope Center in January. She returned to the ship for another surgery to put a muscle flap from her shoulder over the bone in her jaw. Taking care of Hasanatu reminds me of working at home on Neuro. The reason she reminds me of D6/4 and the reason I am making this goofy face, is that she insisted I sit on her lap for this photo! She might have a little bit of dementia and at times confusion, but she also has an amazing personality, lots of love to share and sense of humor!
Repeat Patients It is such a blessing to get to know patients and families, especially when they return for follow up treatments and surgeries. This little girl was my patient in my first month on the ship, and returned this week for surgery. She was quite the snuggler, once she got over the initial fear/ curiosity of a white person holding her.
Friends/ Co-workers/ Bunk-mates Today I said goodbye to my latest bunk mate, Kristy. She's from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It stinks to say goodbye, but I have a feeling we'll see each other again someday.
Living on a Ship One of my favorite things to do is sit on Deck 7 and watch the ships and fishing boats come in. I can't believe I get to live on a ship in Conakry, Guinea. I am such a lucky girl to be working and living here! I just wanted to say thank you to all of my friends and family for your continued prayers and support. You have all helped make this dream come true for me.
Way to go, Kylie! We had a presentation at our church on Sunday from a group of 12 young people, ages 8-12, who were rescued orphans. They came from Uganda, Nepal, and Zimbabwe. A video accompanied it...hard to watch, but necessary, especially for us here in Cedarburg! Made me think of you and the amazing impact you are having. I tell everyone about you! Blessings!
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