When you speak to someone here about an event that is planned for an hour or a day or a week in the future, the response is "inshallah". I thought that was a statement of reverence, but I am beginning to think it reflects the uncertainty of existence here.
It was a rough morning. The baby who I thought might recover from meningitis was extubated and carried home to die this morning. The family has eight other children at home to be concerned about. A patient attendant was struck and killed on the road in front of the hospital...leaving 5 children motherless.
If you are a praying sort of person...well this might be a good time.
On a happier note, it is International Women's Day, and there was a celebration at the hospital. The women dressed up, lots of make-up and bling! Great food, and wonderful speeches (at least I assume they were wonderful...most were in Dari and one was in Pashto) Here are a couple of pictures for you.
This is Zahkro.... she is leaving for a wedding in India tomorrow and I will miss her!
Some of the nurses enjoyed having their photos taken.
This one cracks me up. Mohammad Shah and Rahim have Jen between them. Now these guys are pretty liberal in so many ways. For this photo, I asked them all to stand as close as culturally permissible. And then I had to back up several steps!
The cleft surgery program is doing beautiful and amazing things for so many Afghans.
This little guy learned how to do thumb wars today. I guess that is enough to make it a good day
He honestly has a beautiful and happy smile...just not for the camera.
Peace be upon you
Praying for you and your new people- love you Jodi
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ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had a blog....I'll have to catch up on what's going on with you when I have a little more time. It sounds like a day of mixed emotions....I can relate.
Thank you for all you do for others - you are a blessing!
Melda
We are all watching in anticipation of a picture of you in your headscarf with some of your new friends. Gram keeps asking if there is one posted yet with you in the picture.Love your posts.
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