Helen mentioned our visit to the hospital yesterday when I was invited to return today at 8am to do some teaching on two of the leading causes of maternal death in Africa. On our last visit I had also done a similar session with about 8 staff attending, so I expected a similar experience today.
When I arrived the place seemed to explode into activity and staff appeared from nowhere. Benches appeared, a sheet was attached to the wall as a projection screen and I found myself talking to at least 40 people - some nurse/midwives, others were students and a few doctors too including the senior doctor, a delightful lady who is also a nun.
The session lasted more than 2 hours with lots of questions being asked. I was able to explain why I went to Africa in the first place and the reasons for coming back again - about using skills and serving Christ. At the end it was suggested I should pray which I was delighted to do, asking Gods blessing on them as they served their patients here in Gitega and elsewhere.
Word of your teaching skills Peter has obviously spread! It's great that you can use your skill sets so well over there and that they got to listen and understand your reasons and calling for wanting to do this.
ReplyDeleteHowever I'm a bit disappointed you did not have a white coat on as in the picture its obviously the "in thing" to wear. If you could make an effort next time it would be appreciated!
Keep up the good work, it's amazing what you guys are doing over there.
Pete, you are obviously a superstar in Burundi as well as here! Loving the pics and the news - very inspiring.xx
ReplyDelete