Anything can happen and we continue to remain adaptable. We just found out that Monday is a National holiday - to celebrate Mohammed's birthday. Most of our patients are Muslim, so the clinics will not be open. So... plan B... Monday will be more lecture rich and we'll do general abdominal work. So, today we scanned OB patients ALL day... we must have had done 30 - 40 patients. The women have been so gracious and patient to wait their turn.We had anticipated completing the training next Friday and since we need to travel that day (earlier than expected), we have lost that day. We're adapting to assure our trainees receive the training they need. They are doing very well, so we are confident they will be ready to put their skills to use in their clinics.
So, it's Friday. Already one week. Yikes, I wish it could slow down - this has been so great. And the weekend is upon us - while some will go into the hospital Sat morn, Paula & I will go in to town to explore. I'm interested in the fabrics (ala table cloths), Malian mud cloth (dyed with their red/brown soil, dark bark and bleach in fabulous patterns) and wandering through the market. We may also get to an old mud constructed temple.
It is interesting to read your blog. We have so many shared experiences and then again we are here for different purposes. I think what you are doing is great and the teaching you are doing will affect the lives of many Malians for many years to come.
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