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HANDS OF LOVE

And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. Psalm 90:17

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How far would you go?

She assured me she would return for any subsequent appointments as necessary. The 8-12 hour journey (pending traffic) was not too far if...

Entering hot season.

It really does amaze me. The layers they remove so I can examine whichever body part is ailing them; it really is amazing. Today the most...

Will she run again?

Her empty bed caught my eye as we convened with the chaplain around a neighboring bed that morning. The traction bar now loosened and...

Togolese cuisine

One of the most common questions I have received has been concerning the foods and diet of the Togolese. I finally remembered to take a...

Weekend Adventures Part 1

Someone asked me a few weeks ago what I most missed from home. My answer was freedom. The ability to come and go freely, where and when I...

Does it Help?

As with most professions, there are typical traits reflected in those who choose to pursue surgery. These traits are subject to...

Illness and pills.

Today, February 15th, marks the official start of Lassa Fever season in Togo. Lassa Fever is a viral illness endemic to our area of West...

Holding down the fort.

Both the residents and the long-term surgeons are away from Togo for the month of February. Dena and I are holding down the fort....

What do you pray for?

The schedule has settled over the past month into a two week rotation. Of course, subject to change, but I should tentatively have every...

Swiss cheese in Togo

The physical exam is an underestimated tool. Back in New York I would challenge my medical students after assessing a patient; what...

Life at the Hospital

Meet the team. L to R: Bryce Nattier, Dena, Yannick, Sweni, me, Josh Paulick Bryce and Josh are the two long term surgeons here at...

Life on the Compound

Christa is a family medicine resident. She and I arrived to Togo on the same flight. It was a fun blessing to experience both Togo and...

Some things never change.

As a surgeon in the United States, I had forgotten the treatment for Malaria more times than I had learned it. It was crammed into my...

Drinking water.

The stride continues to progress here in Togo. Surgery is busy, and could be even busier. The need is here, but our hands are few. So far...

Parlez-vous français?

I had my first official French lesson today. The months of Duolingo paid off. I can recognize more than I was expecting. But also as...

Catching a stride

Walking into the hospital this morning felt different. There was a stride. Not my stride per se, as I have no idea what my stride in this...

A Rough Start

I'd like to say I jumped right in and got my hands dirty. But that wouldn't be true, and was not the case. I tried to jump, and found I...

Arrival.

It could not have been possible for travel to have gone any smoother. Well, except for perhaps first class, as let's be honest who can...

Welcome. Bienvenidos. Bienvenue.

Welcome dear friend, As I sit down and start to write this evening I am on the cusp of a trip, of a new beginning that has been 23 years...

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PRAYER REQUESTS

No matter where or when the Lord sends the most vital aspect of any role is its prayer support.

  • Wisdom and discernment in decision making for future direction and placement for Jake and I as a couple.

  • Hospital Loma de Luz in Balfate, Honduras and the community it serves.

  • The Hospital of Hope in Mango, Togo, West Africa, the people served there and the work the Lord has begun there.

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WHAT IS GLOBAL SURGERY?

For a glimpse into my passion and life's work, I invite you to listen to my Grand Rounds presented as a Chief Resident on March 31, 2021. 

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