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In an effort to not write a novel every time I post on this blog, I am just going to try to start writing some quick updates!
Over the weekend, the strikes subsided a bit, and we are hoping it will stay that way. There are rumors that the riots will resume this week, so we are just keeping an eye on the situation and trying to make an informed decision about the whole thing. Please keep the country of Cameroon in your prayers, as well as our team if we have to leave the country early.
Today was a great day. I got to help with a C- section this morning! It was amazing, I was literally in awe as Dr Ndasi just reached in and pulled out this little baby! (sorry if that was a graphic description of anything any of you women have ever experienced....makes me even more not ready to have kids for a long time ha :)
I also was able to visit and get to know some of our patients outside of rounds today, it was a wonderful experience. Some of their names are "Comfort" and "Blessing". What cool names. Just straight to the point. :) Once again, it is becoming more and more of a joy to me to get to know people better on more than just a medical level. I also visited for quite some time with my newfound Cameroonian friends, Elvyn, Emma, and Yvonne at their house. They let me help them make Jama Jama (I have no idea how that is supposed to be spelled), which is one of the main Cameroonian dishes here. It goes with Corn Fufu, which is basically a big ball of Cream of Wheat without the creamy. It looks like you are eating a baseball, and tastes like.....a baseball. It has no taste. at all. But the Jama Jama are made from leaves and add a little flavor. Jeremiah has been playing soccer with all the locals pretty consistently. Everyone here calls him "Jerry" (hahaha), and they LOVE having the "white man" play with them. He actually hold his own out on the field pretty well, they are impressed!
The Snells and Jermiah and I have become like a big family (ok not big, there are just four of us). Even people around town always ask me if Yvonne is my mother. I ususally just say yes, half because it is too hard to try to explain things to them, and half because she is like my adopted mother on this trip! We have a continuous rivalry of Pinochle(yes, that is how you spell it- I googled it) with the guys (girls are up 4-1). Hey there is another new thing I have learned to do! And get this- I have even been learning to cook a few things. Dont laugh too hard. Its true! I cook, I run, I am helping pop babies out....what is happening to me?! :)
Thats really all for today. Once again thank you so much to everyone. I have been getting email after email from people, and I cannot tell you how much it means to me!! I am so encouraged to get emails and comments from you, it means a ton to know that you are praying for us, especially during this time of unrest, so thank you!!
Love you all,
Over the weekend, the strikes subsided a bit, and we are hoping it will stay that way. There are rumors that the riots will resume this week, so we are just keeping an eye on the situation and trying to make an informed decision about the whole thing. Please keep the country of Cameroon in your prayers, as well as our team if we have to leave the country early.
Today was a great day. I got to help with a C- section this morning! It was amazing, I was literally in awe as Dr Ndasi just reached in and pulled out this little baby! (sorry if that was a graphic description of anything any of you women have ever experienced....makes me even more not ready to have kids for a long time ha :)
I also was able to visit and get to know some of our patients outside of rounds today, it was a wonderful experience. Some of their names are "Comfort" and "Blessing". What cool names. Just straight to the point. :) Once again, it is becoming more and more of a joy to me to get to know people better on more than just a medical level. I also visited for quite some time with my newfound Cameroonian friends, Elvyn, Emma, and Yvonne at their house. They let me help them make Jama Jama (I have no idea how that is supposed to be spelled), which is one of the main Cameroonian dishes here. It goes with Corn Fufu, which is basically a big ball of Cream of Wheat without the creamy. It looks like you are eating a baseball, and tastes like.....a baseball. It has no taste. at all. But the Jama Jama are made from leaves and add a little flavor. Jeremiah has been playing soccer with all the locals pretty consistently. Everyone here calls him "Jerry" (hahaha), and they LOVE having the "white man" play with them. He actually hold his own out on the field pretty well, they are impressed!
The Snells and Jermiah and I have become like a big family (ok not big, there are just four of us). Even people around town always ask me if Yvonne is my mother. I ususally just say yes, half because it is too hard to try to explain things to them, and half because she is like my adopted mother on this trip! We have a continuous rivalry of Pinochle(yes, that is how you spell it- I googled it) with the guys (girls are up 4-1). Hey there is another new thing I have learned to do! And get this- I have even been learning to cook a few things. Dont laugh too hard. Its true! I cook, I run, I am helping pop babies out....what is happening to me?! :)
Thats really all for today. Once again thank you so much to everyone. I have been getting email after email from people, and I cannot tell you how much it means to me!! I am so encouraged to get emails and comments from you, it means a ton to know that you are praying for us, especially during this time of unrest, so thank you!!
Love you all,
Rachel
......I guess that ended up being a lot longer than I anticipated, once again. oh well :)
......I guess that ended up being a lot longer than I anticipated, once again. oh well :)
ALSO: if you want to check out the Snells' blog, its :markandyvonnesnell.blogspot.com
4 comments:
Rach, all the guys in my Bible Study are praying for you, your team, and Cameroon.
sounds like you are learning lots! love to see those pics! thanks for keeping us updated :)
i am still praying for you and your team...stay safe.
HEY!!
I hope you are having fun. It looks like it. Well, are you beating Jeremiah?!:] I hope so. Keep up the hard work. I am praying for you and your team. Stay safe.
God Bless You,
Annie Klute:]
PS- (I am in your moms 7th grade history class!)
i filled everyone in at Bible Study last night...they are all concerned about you :)
Laura's sad she won't get to see you right when you get back!
i have so much to tell you.
and i can't wait to see EVERY SINGLE Africa pic.
I love you sissy.
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