Update from Rwanda

Pictured above from left to right: Cathy Jackson holding Hussein, Megan, Ceeya holding Joshua

Trying to see all patients is hard, they come from far distance, buses are unreliable. A few wish we could visit them and as much as we wish to do so, it is challenging. They all send greetings and well wishes to the team. They seem to remember most "their ICU nurse" and "their stepdown" and "their surgeon". They all remember John Connell, whom showed so much compassion as he pulled lines and liberated them from ICU. I have many messages to return with.
-Ceeya

Message from Ceeya in Rwanda

It is Sunday in Kigali, and hot. We spent a lazy morning, due to a wicked jet lag sipping coffee overlooking Kigali. Yes to all who know Rwanda, I was at Bourbon Coffee. (One of Team Hearts favorites spots.) Jennifer, Kathy, and I sat and chatted about how special it was to see Erneste smiling at the airport with Dr. Mucumbitsi. Erneste joined us for dinner.

We met up with the Australian team, admiring the handiwork of Dr. Ian Nichols and team.... normal ups and downs of early ICU, which is why patients need ICU.... Already they have 8 in ward- couple looking close to going home! It was good to see Ali and her team moving competently with incredible compassion.

Today, organizational and planning meetings with the National Council of Nursing, King Faisal Staff...tomorrow Dr. Kaplan arrives-let the fun begin.