Paige Bolman writes:

Following a long day yesterday with no shortage of successfully met challenges, today has run pretty smoothly. Last night's case lasted until the wee hours of the night and so we decided to take on just one surgery today to give some people a bit of a rest. Our newest arrival seemed really uncomfortable throughout the morning in the ICU, but upon grabbing the services of a helpful interpreter, we learned that she just really, really, really wanted an orange Fanta! We were obviously happy to oblige her with such a simple request (but only a little!).

A few Team Heart members went on a safari yesterday in Akagera and this morning some others trekked out to see the gorillas in the Virungas. We're so lucky that we have enough team members so that everyone has been able to get out and see some of this beautiful country.

This afternoon brought another pleasant surprise: Celestin came to visit! Celestin was the very first patient of last years inaugural visit and being such a nice guy, he was also the handsome subject of many a photo. He looks so healthy and all of us were so excited to see him! He is currently finishing up his last year of school for accounting. He showed up with a dashing smile and lots of news. With a roomful of hopeful patients that are still very early in the recovery stages, Celestin was extremely generous with stories of his positive experience. He undoubtedly put numerous fears to rest. Todays patient should be arriving from the OR any time now. He is an extremely happy guy who reportedly had a smile on his face until the very moment he went under. We are looking forward to his arrival in the ICU.

We'll post more as it happens and we find the time! Until then, we leave you with a picture of the sunset. Coincidence? I think not.