Yesterday was Heidi's first day at the Hospital Buen Samaritano. She sat in on a couple of surgeries with Dr. Hoak, including a breast biopsy for one of our patients from ASELSI. She also did a vaginal hysterectomy on a woman from our clinic in San Andrés. This woman came to us with a diagnosis of early cervical cancer (squamous cell carcinoma in-situ for you who use big words like that...) She had a surgery scheduled in Guatemala City but was trying to raise some money to pay for it. Leslie knows the family and the church and told us that she had a tough hill to climb. So Heidi did her surgery for her.
Dr. Hoak and Heidi normally have to pay an anesthesiologist somewhere in the neighborhood of $100 for each surgery. This week, we have an American volunteer anesthesiologist for a few days and we're getting as many surgeries done as we can. That's why Heidi didn't get back to Quiché until nearly 9pm last night!
Today is Heidi's first day in clinic at Hospital Buen Samaritano. It'll probably be a quiet day from a clinic standpoint, but she'll likely end up sitting in on some surgeries with Dr. Hoak.
Matt's been home starting work on his solo album (lots of pre-work to do before his studio gets here) and doing some work around the house.
Tomorrow is clinic at ASELSI and then Heidi will be back at Buen Samaritano on Friday.
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Your prayers have been answered for Heidi's speciality to be put to use in Chichi. This is an exciting, fulfilling day for her; and only half an hour away from home.
Glad that you are able to find some time for your speciality as well--your music!
You'll each have lots to share with each other tonight.
God bless you all.
Love and hugs, Mom
We are all excited about Heidi beginning her work at Hospital Buen Samaritano. Let us know what we can do to help. The container with a ton of good medical stuff shipped earlier this week, and should be there in a few weeks.
Good luck, Heidi, at your new position. I'm thinking of you always!
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