We made it back safely! Its always nice to step on US soil. I enjoy working in other places, but there is a comfort in the stability, familiarity, and safety that occurs when we return to the US. So its great to be back.
Our time is Zimbabwe was wonderful. It really went faster then we expected. We would have loved to stay longer, but it is still nice to be back. Our last week went well. The Peds ward remained busy, and as usual the hospital was steady. We enjoyed getting to spend some time with our Zimbabwean friends, although our good-byes were a little more somber knowing there was a chance we may not return to Karanda. We feel that our time in Karanda has been valuable, and look forward to future challenges.
The trip time from Harare, Zimbabwe to Wichita, Ks took 40 hours........but we all made it, and didn't loose our minds in the process. The kids did great, and have really become quite the seasoned travelers. We had a few stressful moments, but the good news is I don't have any crazy stories to share. We were also fortunate to spend some time with family in both Tucson and Wichita before returning to work in New Hampton.
Were looking forward to the next 9 months in New Hampton. It will be great for the kids to have the same home for the next 9 months, and I know we are all looking forward to that.
We thank everyone for their prayers, and give God the glory for a successful trip! We still plan to keep updates on this blog over the next 9 months, so feel free to occasionally check in.
Our time is Zimbabwe was wonderful. It really went faster then we expected. We would have loved to stay longer, but it is still nice to be back. Our last week went well. The Peds ward remained busy, and as usual the hospital was steady. We enjoyed getting to spend some time with our Zimbabwean friends, although our good-byes were a little more somber knowing there was a chance we may not return to Karanda. We feel that our time in Karanda has been valuable, and look forward to future challenges.
The trip time from Harare, Zimbabwe to Wichita, Ks took 40 hours........but we all made it, and didn't loose our minds in the process. The kids did great, and have really become quite the seasoned travelers. We had a few stressful moments, but the good news is I don't have any crazy stories to share. We were also fortunate to spend some time with family in both Tucson and Wichita before returning to work in New Hampton.
Were looking forward to the next 9 months in New Hampton. It will be great for the kids to have the same home for the next 9 months, and I know we are all looking forward to that.
We thank everyone for their prayers, and give God the glory for a successful trip! We still plan to keep updates on this blog over the next 9 months, so feel free to occasionally check in.
