October 12

Today we travelled to Jinja, our new home on the Nile River. We are staying at the Sunrise Hotel. Outside my balcony I can see the Nile River. It is night and there are fishermen in boats with lanterns. After arriving at the hotel we unpacked and I made a quick visit to Kawete. I went with Pastor Bameka, Pastor Rudy and Nurse Practicioner Kate. We were warmly greeted by the children as it was the end of the school day. It was so exciting to see them again. I saw some of the children I did last November. After shaking many hands and saying hello we were entertained by the girls Choir and Dance team. It was so wonderful. The children are great singers and dancers. It was a joy to experience. I feel so fortunate to be able to be here. We returned to Jinja and watched the sunset as we drove back. It was setting over green hills and was beautiful. We had dinner, shared stories and ideas, and are looking forward to a full day at Kawete tomorrow.

October 13

Today was a most wonderful day here in Kawete.  We left for Kawete at 9AM.  The drive was uneventful until we made our last turn onto the road to Kawete.  Before we had driven 100 feet there came toward us a couple hundred children, waving branches with leaves and cheering us to their home and school.  They were singing and jumping.  They surrounded us in our truck and van.  It was awesome and broughy great joy to my heart and an even bigger smile!  After greeting many children and some of the new teachers, I began setting up the Medical Clinic.  I was helped by Kathy Albers, an OB/GYN Nurse Practicioner and Niolet Nanono.  I did nothing of great value today without their assistance.  We were also helped by a Nursing Student from the Kawete area named Stella.  She helped to get the chief complaint and vitals for each child as well as their past medicaL history.  We then saw 27 children and 1 mother by the end of the day.  We saw a lot of allergies again.  Bronchitis and asthma concerns, too.  One boy who I saw last year who had a seizure while I was there (November2010) came to see me at the end of the day and I was able to give him a medicine to prevent further seizures.  I hope it is successful!  I was able to see many more patients this first day thanks to my great help! Thanks be to Kathy Albers, Violet Nanono and Stella!  I am adding some photos today of the clinic activity as well as one of a group of children and a pcture of the Nile River from balcony!   

School Children of Kawete

Kathy Albers examing our first patient

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Sunrise at the Nile River