Well, we have been here for almost a full month, I can't beleive it! I have been working in the hospital for the past two weeks and absolutely love it. In saying this, the first few days were fairly tuff, the lack of funding is very apparent. Iv's hang from rusty nails in the wall, patients are given very little to eat and if lucky some water. If there are no beds available, one must bring a mat to lay on and that is just the way it goes. Children are often struggling with malnutrition and mothers are trying to stay as strong as possible in order to support them on a daily basis. I often feel as though I am not able to provide these individuals with as much as I would like both emotionaly and financially; however I realize that by me being I am learning and educating myself about this part of the world, in which I will bring back to Canada and share with many others which I hope will make a difference in some way or another.
I must say that there is a great sense of support, I have never seen anything like it. When one mother needs to clean her sick child's clothing and leave for a while the others will make sure the child is safe and secure. It really amazes me! For instance I was working on this particular case where the baby had been abandoned for 6 days and the neighbouring mother took great care of the child during this time.
On a different note, Uganda itself is absolutely beautiful, the landscape is astonishing, so many greens. The people are fabulous and very welcoming, I have never felt so accepted and comfortable in my life. Well I must go for now, I hope everyone is doing well and I will post again in the near future.
2 comments:
Meagan, I loved your entry. You talked about aspects of the hospital that either I have forgotten about or have chosen not to remember. It will be interesting for me to read your entries and see Uganda and Masaka Hospital through your eyes and your experiences.
I agree that it is amazing to see the amount of support people give one another. I am sorry to hear about the abandoned baby. I had a hard time with situations like that.
You seem to be enjoying yourself and Uganda's beauty. It is always an adjustment at first, but there is something about the country and the people that allows you to feel at home like you never thought was possible. Thanks for the update.
-chandra.
Hello mates,
School is over and the challenge of finding job has started. I miss you all and one the highlights in my day are to read your logs. Thank you for that. I would have loved to join you in this practicum but couldn’t. Reading about our adventures makes me feel like I am sharing your experience.
Like the people there, I too appreciate your good work and dedication. Graduation is near and I will miss you all at the ceremony. Hope to see you when you return. Keep up the good work and keep writing.
Sholeh
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