Inexplicable radiance. That is how I would describe Moanna in two words. Moanna initially came to Kudjip severely septic from a deeply seeded infection in her femur. (The medical term is osteomyelitis.) Over the course of several tenuous days, we were able to stabilize her. Her life is no longer in grave danger, but the … More Somehow Smiling

For me, Christmastime is synonymous with cold weather, extended family gatherings, candlelight Christmas Eve services, and annoying Christmas songs that get stuck in your head. This Sunday our family, along with the MK teachers and a volunteer doctor, had the opportunity to go up into the mountains to celebrate Christmas with Sengen Nazarene Church. It … More Bush Christmas

For those that are interested, I decided to write up what a typical day at Kudjip looks like for a medical missionary. I picked a random day (November 22), wrote down the cases I saw, and took a couple extra pictures. 8:00am – 9:00am – Ward Rounds This week I am on Pediatric Ward (A … More An Average Day for a Medical Missionary at Kudjip