We opened the clinic today around 10:00am to a line of eager parents waiting to have their children evaluated. We saw 16 patients today, some for the first time and some from last year, like Fast Eddy and James. During the evaluations we found one Transposition and one ASD among other congenital heart defects. We will begin clinic tomorrow at 7:30am and hope to see many more patients. See the Clinic Gallery
James and his dad
Susan and Michael
After the clinic we had a chance to walk to the Cultural Center to do some shopping. We went into many shops, but most of our time was spent in the fabric store. Orders were placed by the girls for handmade dresses, shirts, purses, hats and head bands. On the way back to the hotel the skies opened up with a tropical rain storm. We were all soaked by the time we reached our rooms. It did cool it off nicely for dinner tonight.
Breakfast is tomorrow at 6:30 am and the bus leaves for the hospital at 7:00am. We are looking forward to a busy and productive day.
The answer to yesterdays question is: Ghana is 5 degrees above the equator.
Today’s Question:
What is the national sport of Ghana?
Today’s Fact:
If you were born today (Tuesday) in Ghana your name would be:
Male=Kwabena
Female=Abena
Meaning=Fire
Joke of the Day
How do you turn on a shower in Ghana? Don’t ask Mary, Cheryl or Leah because they do not know the answer!
-Susan
Great updates. Were the pictures entering or exiting the crafts store. It sounded like an exciting day. Tough decisions I bet on who will or won't have surgery. You all make us proud over here with the work you are all doing. Please say hi to Bev for us. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Will any one of you try walking with something on the top of your heads?
Posted by: Len & Jackie Small | October 13, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Hello all of you Angels!! Jeremy and I are thinking of you all and wishing that we were there. The pictures are beautiful and I can not believe how big Jessica has gotten. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Have a great time, we can't wait to see the pictures when you get home Bev!! Love you... Say HI to Patience for us!
Love,
Jeremy, Krystal and Kyra
Posted by: Krystal Small | October 13, 2009 at 08:39 PM
The national sport in Ghana is football(soccer). You are doing great work and we are enjoying following the blog.
Ellen B
Posted by: Ellen B | October 13, 2009 at 09:29 PM