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Location Date Thu, 22 September 2011 1316700600 Thu, 15 September 2011
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Hi Folks....well had an eventful day yesterday with wounds and amputees...the experience was surreal...Jane and I armed with gloves and equipment were left to our own devices...the sister asked me to give IM pethidine to a man who's legs I was just about to dress...dear god she gave me a needle the size of a pitchfork!!!! No time was given for the pethidine to kick in and legs were stripped and cleaned. The sister of the ward handed me a scalpel and told me to get to work debriding the skin...debriding was not the word she wanted me to remove chunks of skin!! The poor chap was biting his t-shirt and screaming out in pain..I felt physically sick!!! He was really grateful for all my help...poor jane was in a state of shock and what she was witnessing...not only of the gruesome site but of the poor gentlemans pain and suffering. I just tried to concentrate on what i was doing and jane had to leave. One all dead skin was removed I dressed his legs and spoke to him to tell him how brave he was. I think this is something i will never forget..im just amazed at how they put up with all the suffering in silence! The Ugandans are truely lovely people and we are both so overwhelmed by their trusting personalities and their kindness towards us. We have both felt it's been a very thought provoking time in our lives and feel thankful for the life we lead. TODAY has been amazing..we were heading for the medical ward this morning and we walked round the corner and a lady had just given birth outside on the pavement. To see it in all its glory was fantastic. All I can say folks is that this adventure has been an emotional rollercoster from start to finsh! We are very much looking forward to the weekend as we have a safari trip booked and are camping overnight to live with the animals!! Stay tuned folks!! xxxxx
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Jane Can I just add I did return 5 mins later after composing myself and didnt do a runner for the starbucks coffee I'm craving!! xx
annr Sounds like your both doing a great job. Jealous as hell as its something i've always wanted to do. Maybe in a couple of years eh?? Keep up the good work & enjoy your safari..Xxx
Aileen Wow! Your Blogs are thought provoking alone and we are only getting a tiny glimpse into what you are witnessing!! I could cry for the man and I am just sat here! Keep up the fabulous work ladies and enjoy your safari! xx
Kate Jessop well guys, i have been tuning in frequently to read your stories, and can I say you guys are amazing, glad your having an amazing time - even though some of the things you see are horrific! Keep up the fantastic work xxx
Julie You are both amazing. Loving keeping up with your daily schedule. Enjoy your safari
cj giddo dear god girls this sounds so painfull, poor old chap. have a fab weekend watch out for the creepy crawlers :) loads of kisses the cj and the girls xxx
Janet Thompson Wow, keep up the good work x
julia oh my god!! Sounds like your having an amazing time! It should make everyone think about the things we take for granted.
Kaz Enjoying the blog Al. Hope you have a great weekend, thinking of you xxx
Caroline Oh girls, sounds unbelievable. Well done for keeping positive and doing a fantastic job and for helping to make a difference. Enjoy your weekend. Take care, stay safe. Xxx
linda naama How lucky are we living in this country, take care, have a good weekend, lots of love xx
heather wow, wow, wow......... i'v got goosebumps now, so proud of you both xx