First two days at Kijabe

We have gotten settled in since arriving at Kijabe and have found this to be a very hospitable and friendly place. A sweet older woman named Helen greeted us and made sure our apartment was equipped with everything we needed and another lady, Grace,  showed us the way to the local market. We oriented around the hospital and met the long term missionaries who will be working with us while we are here. Then last night we went to a desert night where the missionaries from Kijabe get together to greet new people (like us!). The missionaries are from the US, UK and Australia mainly I would say.  It's a really neat group of people. 

This morning, we've been at our respective assignments (on the wards for me and in the not-so-well baby nursery for Bryan). On the wards, they tell me the patients aren't very sick, but with diagnoses like TB meningitis, neonatal HIV, Malnutrition and gastroenteritis that presents as hypovolemic shock I'm wondering what the definition of sick is! I have so much to learn. I'm on call tonight covering the ICU, nursery and ward so I'm hoping for a good night (and reviewing all of my NALS/PALS just in case!) 

Our Internet connection is very sporadic because of the amount of people streaming the news on the terrorist attack. We are going to do our best to keep you guys informed! There is still some uncertainty here that these attacks are over as it sounds like there has still been gunfire, but for now everyone at Kijabe is ok and safe. 

Thanks for your prayers! We love you.

Sb