It all kinda makes you want to stop looking at the news. The turmoil is undeniable. Recent world events have left some feeling down, disillusioned and even depressed. We appear to be on a path of applying a negative lens, and I fear it is becoming all-consuming. But look a little closer. Are we actually […]
It’s been a long week in Port-au-Prince. I am super excited to get home and see Allison, my kids and take a long, long shower. We have only a few hours left here and it truly has been another amazing experience. The team just gelled as they always do in these crazy circumstances, and all […]
I’m expecting that if I complain that the air conditioning in the OR is broken, I may get a few angry responses from those still in winter’s headlock. Yesterday was crazy busy but still exciting. Yes, I did get that femur fixed and the team saw over 50 patients in the clinic. Every step forward […]
It seems odd and strange to say but I have become somewhat used to the chaos and direness here in Port-au-Prince. I know what to expect when I come here. I know how bad the situation is and, not to be too cold, but rarely does it become personal or overly emotional anymore. I’ve become […]
Sometimes you have to stop and look at the people you’ve surrounded yourself with and count yourself as lucky that you get to work in their presence. I believe nurses are amazing people. I’m lucky to work with some of the best here. The team started today with a bang. The OR was buzzing immediately, Orla […]
Amazing what a few good hours of sleep will do for you. Was up and at it early today. There’s no shortage of work and this is no vacation. The peds nurses had a rough night loosing a child but with the new day comes new beginnings with an early c-section and the welcomed cry […]