Hi everyone,

Hi everyone,

I am currently sitting in the medical lab at Musana on the day of their free clinic. They do free services every Wednesday and it is safe to say it's been nuts. I am working alongside Tamara and the technician, Christine. Christine is without a doubt the most patient woman in the world. Originally they thought Tamara would be drawing blood but since she works with hospice and delegates that work she is now putting blood on slides and determining results. I think she wants to go home well liked and not as the one who pokes people all day long!!! I have the pleasure of using my "awesome" (no laughing) computer skills and am inputting the data. Sam started in the dental clinic and I'm not sure if she has been affected by the heat (she was in the sun most of yesterday) or the blood from the pulled teeth! Either way sweet Edward took both her and Julie back to Musana to rest. I think no heat and no blood helped as they are both back. Or... they just wanted to ride a boda boda (a motorcycle).
Update... Tamara has pricked a finger or two since we started. I'm not sure if it's the prick or her pale skin that scare them the most.
Meanwhile Laura has been outside in the shade rolling cotton into balls. She spent some time talking with Edward (one of Musana's social workers) about a teaching he will be doing next week on anxiety. I am so glad she is getting to use her skill set to help. She will be meeting with Edward and Florence on Friday so it will give her a chance to share her wisdom. In the meantime she is getting a good taste of Uganda cuisine!!

Emma and Hannah have been doing triage taking weight, height, blood pressure etc. They've been VERY busy!!! Although they too got a break and a nice cup of tea. Seeing Musana in action and the heart behind the operation is wonderful. They really do care about their community and the surrounding area. They are now adding an in patient wing which is currently in its foundation stage.

Tamara and I have seen mostly tests for HIV, malaria and typhoid with a few other things mixed in. The last patient was four and now we have a pregnant mother who appears to have some form of liver disease. Fortunately the scan shows a healthy baby. I can't get over the goodness that is happening in this clinic and we are blessed to be a small part of it. On top of which we've made a new friend in Christine!!!

But it's amazing!! They have no typhoid vaccine though typhoid is prevalent. Tamara and I have learned so much.

Later in the day we all saddled up on boda boda's and headed for a women's ministry. The women dye fabrics that Musana then use in their craft programs. About 3 miles down the road the rain started; slowly at first and then it let loose. The drivers pulled out of the rain and Kyemba came and saved us. We proceeded to the village and got to see some of the sweet women we've met before. The new leader of the women's ministry is a woman named Annette. She is wonderful and so good with the women.

The team is doing great. We've all had some ups and downs but we are thankful for being here!! We love you all and are appreciative of your prayers.

Steve, Cody, Sam, Kari, John, Owen and Nora I love you guys mucho! Cheta I miss our daily talks!!!





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