Saturday, August 12, 2017

Pressing On


I have been in Togo for almost 7 months now and I have still yet to write a heartfelt blog post.  The truth is, I just don’t know what to say.  So much has happened and things are constantly changing.  I want to tell you all stories about my patients, but I want to respect their privacy.  I want to be honest about the struggles we face at the hospital, but I don’t want to sound like I am complaining.  I want to tell you my thoughts and feelings, but they aren’t all rosy and cheerful.  So, what is left to write about?

The past 7 months have been difficult in ways I never expected, but they have also been good.  I have been stretched and forced to grow in so many different ways, but in ways that I am sure are much needed. Maybe that is why I don’t know what to say.  Maybe I am still trying to figure out life here and how I fit into it. 

For now, I'll stick with pictures...



A typical night on the postpartum ward. 



Taking baby home looks a little bit different in Togo.



The equivalent of a car seat fitting. 



There are so many twins! One day I delivered two sets of twins in two hours!




Proof that I do more than just deliver babies.  This is an ovarian mass that I removed.  (It's also the most tame gyn picture I have.)




It's rainy season so we have grass now!




I made it to the beach!





The meat market was overflowing onto the street the day after Ramadan ended.  (I eat a lot of eggs and beans here.)  



I'll be in Texas in a couple of weeks for vacation!  Let me know if you would like to meet up! 

1 comment:

  1. So weird that you posted this today bc I was thinking about you this morning! I love hearing from you, be it through words or pictures. I don't think anyone expects anything specific from your entries! We are all just glad to get a peak into your world and know that you're doing ok. Honestly, it might be years before you're able to sum up and process your time in Africa. The fact that you are there says so much. Keep doing what you're doing. You are brave and so very treasured. Sending lots of love to you! Oh, and I'd love to get to get her when your in town!!

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