I just realized that I haven't updated this blog since March of 2009. I can't believe blogspot even still has it up. What began as a serious blog about international surgical adventures had degenerated into anecdotes about decapitated Barbie dolls and the waterboarding of Elmo, so maybe it needed a break.
Seriously, though, the blog took a break because I was unable to blog about the location of my most recent journey (to the land we must not speak of). In short, it was a wonderful experience which will hopefully turn into many more. I thank all who prayed for Wendy and me. I believe doors were opened to some fruitful work in the future and we had wonderful times with some of my most precious friends in the world.
The blog is being resurrected as I will be leaving this Saturday for a short project in Bolivia. I will be travelling with Medical Ministry International (MMI - www.mmint.org) to Santa Rosa del Sara, outside of Santa Cruz at the foothills of the Andes. The project is only one week long and the focus will be general surgery (thyroid, hernia, gallbladder, hysterectomy... three out of four ain't bad). I am excited to be travelling with Dr. Obregon again - he got me into this whole surgery/ mission thing, but I realized I haven't gone anywhere with Pete since Rwanda in 2003 when I was still in medical school.
Preparation for the trip has been a bit hectic. I have been very busy here in Wisconsin (I guess that's a good thing) with work, family, and church. I have struggled with getting supply donations from surgical product vendors, but they still have a few days to come through. The team is coming together and thankfully God has provided an Anesthesiologist (one for three surgeons - he'll be busy) and a nurse - positions which were unfilled only a month ago.
I'm not sure about internet access, but I hope to keep the blog updated from abroad. I depart from Chicago on Saturday 11/6 and return Sunday 11/14. The project work dates are the 8th through 12th.
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