Friday, September 13 I obviously am not one to be superstitious but after what has occurred this week, I am not loving the Friday the...

Thursday, September 12 So today, my cough and scratchy voice is much better.  Not to normal but I make sound when I speak. However, the...

Wednesday, September 11 I know for all of us 9/11 is a somber day of remembrance.  It was odd to be in a foreign world where it was not...

Tuesday, September 10 Tonight, I admit that I am beyond exhausted.  I don’t feel well and the day was very trying.I held back tears that...

Monday, September 9 Before I start today’s report, I need to mention a few things. First, I failed to include my Venmo account name when...

Sunday, September 8 I had noted that in Nkhoma there are chickens everywhere.  I mean everywhere. Like the kitchen, the hospital wards,...

Saturday, September 7 Today had an awesome beginning!  I woke up early to go check on Stephano, the diabetic patient.  Sam was rounding...

Friday, September 6 I am truly thankful it is Friday!  I was able to get a good night’s sleep. There is not much interesting to share...

Thursday, September 5 Today I am tired. I want to say that I am invigorated and refreshed and full of zeal. That would be a lie. I am not...

Wednesday, September 4 Today is hard to write about. The tears already sting my eyes as I reflect.  But I want to capture the moments, be...

Tuesday, September 3 This morning the air in the ward was pungent with many people sharing the same space and air. The buzzing of flies...

Monday, September 2 It was a great weekend, but now time to head back to work.  Morning report was pretty typical. I love that typical...

Sunday, September 1 I slept well.  Deep, hard, sleep.  The hike so wore my body out that my mind was given a rest, too.  I am so thankful....

Saturday, August 31 We were all excited to sleep in with it being Saturday.  A little frustrating when everyone is up by seven and out of...

Friday, August 30 It has been nice getting to know the ex pats in Nkhoma. Everyone is so welcoming. I had a couple of invitations for...

Thursday, August 29 I worry today that my posts are becoming repetitive, and I understand that reading the minutia of my day may be...

Wednesday, August 28 I actually slept really well last night and I needed it.  I felt much better waking up with the sun today. Today,...

Tuesday, August 27 Today was a day so full that it went quickly but when I look back it seems like this morning was many days ago. ...

Monday, August 26 I think you would understand if I said I am happy to say that there is not much to report from today.  The pediatric...

Sunday, August 25 Today was a nice day.  I awoke with the sun but not with the monkeys this morning which was nice.  I went to check on...