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It is now half way through week 6, and we have just discharged another 3 patients, with a further 3 due to go home at the end of the week. The numbers are dwindling, but we are rewarded with the smiles on the faces of those that are going home. It is proving tough for those that are left behind, however, as they see their friends leave. For many it is the first time that they have formed any kind of friendships, as they are ostracised from their own families, let alone potential friends the same age as them in their own villages. Here, at Facing Africa, they are able to talk, laugh and play as equals without having to cover their faces or hide away. Everybody is suffering from the same disease and they are able to talk about their problems with one another. I am sure it will get even harder as we draw to an end, not just for the patients but for us also.
On a more positive note the rainy season is most definately behind us and the sunshine is out. We have spent the last week topping up our tans, which I fully intend on showing off in the UK...whatever the weather! Although I am sure, that once Ben and I set off on our travels and start our trek I will have a pretty impressive t-shirt tan instead!
Hope all is well in the UK and I look forward to hearing of the wind and rain soon!!
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Mum Another great blog Han - I can almost feel the tension and emotions as the patients leave for their villages - mixed emotions... We missed you today Han at Amy's medal parade. It was really well done and we have lots of photos for you to see with Dad & Ben when you get home. I know you were thinking of her and you would have been justly proud...Aunty Chris & I shed a tear or two of course!! Keep working on that tan and that smile which is almost as wide as the beautiful little children in your photos. Love & hugs xx
Matt Pougher Hey Hannah :) I've been reading these blogs intently whilst at work; they always provide a welcome break for me! So very proud of you, you're doing such great work with people less fortunate than us. The photos look wonderful and your smile even more so. Tan looks like it's coming on well too ;) I hope you have a great time travelling and you see some amazing things. Do let me know when you're back. With Ryan and yourself out of the country, my trips / mini holidays away from London have taken a real hit. This needs to change when you get back please? :) Stay safe, looking forward to seeing you when you're back. Matt xx
Lizzie Hey Han, sounds like an emotional rollercoaster! How rewarding it must be to see the changes you and the team have made to these people. Not just physically, but also socially. How wonderful it is that they have been surrounded by people who treat them as equals. Enjoy your last days, and dont be sad to say goodbye, but be happy that you have been able to make a difference. Lots of love lizzie xxxxx
Chris & Frank Walden Hi Hannah, what a lot has been achieved in such a short space of time,and what a difference it has made , something neither they or you will ever forget. Your smile says it all. Good luck as you go off trecking with Ben, looking foreward to hearing all about it. Have fun and keep safe. Lots of love Auntie Chris and Uncle Frank xxxxxxxxxx