Thankful

I thank God every day for Goodwill Hospital, Tarime. It is an amazing place, and without it I would never have been able to stay in Tarime.

Dr. Mynani founded the hospital, and his daughter, who is a doctor in Australia, recruits visiting doctors to supplement the staff. I have been seen by all of the doctors on staff, and I've been very satisfied with their diagnosis and treatment.

The neatest thing about Goodwill is their lab. After seeing the doctor, I take the request for lab tests to the lad tech. She always let's me look through the microscope to see the critters who are causing the problem. Worms and amoeba look just like the biology showed. Interesting.

I must admit I get a bit nervous when everybody tells me they are very sorry just before they give my diagnosis! I always reply by asking, "Can we fix it? If there is a treatment, let's get started!"

So far, I've had worms, malaria, and amoeba/digestive track infection. I've also, on the other hand, been able to discontinue my blood pressure medicine because my pressure regulates itself here. With medication, it is too low.

I have so many blessings to be thankful for this year, and the opportunity to be a part of Angel House is a huge one. So it is as I eat my canned ravioli on Thanksgiving Day, I will praise God for good health care, hugs and kisses from the Angels, and the joys of family and friends around the world. Who could ask for anything more?
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