Monday

Well we are making our way home, and now on the flight from Amsterdam to Minneapolis. These long airline flights are gruesome. Most of us slept on the last flight, so that time went fast on that 9-hour flight. I have received news from my son Meshack in Mwanza and his bothers condition has worsen … Read more

Sunday

Sunday Well we were up early (530 am) for 630 am church, which usually lasts for 2 hours. Freeman and Faraja picked up the team and we headed to Julius church and the pastor welcomed us and blessed us with a good journey and blessings for all we did for the people of Tanzania. After … Read more

Saturday

Well the team all got a good nights rest after returning to Arusha to Ahadi Lodge. The day was spent shopping and finishing up our activities in Arusha. After we were done shopping, we went to one of my favorite outdoor barbecues for pork, which is very good. Then we returned back to the lodge … Read more

Friday

Wow it is hard to believe that this is the last day at Bugando Hospital.  As I reflect back on all the team has done, I thank God for giving us strength to do HIS work.  Many people’s lives were touched by the medical team.  Today Dr. Block performed the first every urethral stent insertion. … Read more

Thursday

What an exciting day it was at the hospital.  We met with the head of the hospital and we were cordially welcomed and encouraged us to come again.  We presented the check for the two orthopedic students to the head of the hospital that was given by Iowan Orthopedics.  Then we presented all the donated … Read more

Wednesday

WOW!!! History was made today at BMC by Dr. Bill Rizk.  He performed the first ever laparoscopic procedure to remove a gallbladder.  The room was full of residents so that they could watch and learn.  We had a few equipment malfunctions, but the surgery was a success and Bill was challenged but remained so calm … Read more

Tuesday

Wow what a great start to the day with the medical team. We all meet for the morning report for the surgical and orthopedic residents. Bill gave a great lecture to all the residents and doctors. He did an awesome job and I heard great compliments from everyone. Hope Ministries goal is to teach, so … Read more

Monday

Today marked our first day in Bugando Hospital in Mwanza. Gayle, all of the doctors, and 4 students worked in the hospital all day. I spent my morning shadowing a physical therapist with Alli. Phineas, an excellent PT and teacher, allowed us to observe him working with several of his patients. Back pain, weakness in … Read more

Sunday

Today, we had the pleasure of accompanying Julius to his church for Sunday mass. I have learned that the mass here is never the same and we had a pleasant suprise but I won’t lie it left me a little speechless and overwhelmed. There was a theology student that preached today and boy did he … Read more

Saturday

  Well I woke up around 4 am to some loud noise and sounds like the neighbors were having a good time. Of course once I woke up I could not go back to sleep, so got up and did some work. No sleep, but got caught up on work. Then went to jump in the … Read more