Monday

Well, all I can say is what a day in endoscopy. My apologies to those who are not medical, but we must have seen 6-8 esophageal cancers, stented 2 of them, could not get a wire down to stent two more, 2 tracheo-esophageal fistulae, a gastric cancer, an obstructing duodenal cancer along with esophagitis, gastritis and even one normal endoscopy!  The endoscopy team is sharper than ever.  I am very happy to be here, but did get down in the dumps mid-day seeing so many relatively young people facing an inevitable early end to life. In the end, the palliation with the stents, possible treatment for acid and H pylori disease, the provision of a more definitive diagnosis and the spiritual support offered here is making a huge difference in the lives of so many.  I learned today that the Board here is considering a major expansion in the next several years and I can see even bigger and better things down the road.  Please visit www.tenwekhospital.org

"And what does The Lord require off you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God" Micah 6

 On a less serious note, the mangos here are delicious!  Nothing like the ones at home!