Half way

Hey guys

Well I am officially half way through my trip - honestly i don't know how i feel about. We were just talking about the other night how when we go on trips it feels so good to come home! The staff who works here has now become friends. I can't even explain it but its amazing!



Anyway UPDATE =)

Thank you so much to all of you who prayed for Alyssa who got malaria. She was admitted to the hospital for 3 nights but now she is doing pretty well. She is still really tired but she is keeping food down and is looking much better.



Monday and Tuesday it was my turn at Zimba mission hospital. Monday I was placed in the male/female ward which is equivalent to like a medical surgical unit. I really enjoyed it a lot! One reason why I enjoyed it was i got to start my first IV and i got it =) Yay for me - this is a pretty big deal in nursing school =)

I did have a rough case that morning. One of the patients had menningitis and ended up passing away that morning. Its hard to do much when the nearest venitlator is 5 hours away. Even though it was hard I was ok. I had so much fun with the ladies in the female ward. Every time I gave them anything they would say, "Thank You Janna Peterson!" Definitely warmed my heart the next day when I heard they were asking for me.

Tuesday I was able to see 2 minor surgeries. It was not anything major. I was able to watch the removal of some absesses. It was interesting though to see how they do surgery in other countries. Since I have seen surgery in the states it was good to compare and contrast the different environments.

Also on Tuesday I was in outpatient. I have talked about outpatient before where it is kind of like an emergency room situation. I loved it on Tuesday - I get to see so many interesting cases! There was one that was really hard but with God's help I was able to get through it. Overall I was much encouraged after this trip. So again thank you so much for your prayer.

Today and tomorrow are filled with class time, but on Friday we are suppossed to go to a special needs school. It is the only school in the whole country geared towards these individuals. It is suppossed to be really good so I am praying that the schedule will go through.

Here is a picture of me and my clinical partner Keri. God placed the two of together from the begining. It has been so great to be able to witness and process everything with her. It has been so helpful with everything. We are both very grateful for eachother. This picture was right before we saw the couple of surgeries.

Well have a great week everyone

love janna