Zambia, Here I Come!
It’s true! It’s true! I finally heard from Dr. Ang! Today, I received word from the missionary doctor and medical director at Mwami Adventist Hospital out in Zambia, Africa, stating that I am welcome to come to Zambia for a mission elective in January. Dr. Ronilo Ang is an anesthesiologist/surgeon, and he has been a missionary in Zambia for 12 years! He also happens to be the uncle of Liz, a friend of mine who is a nurse at the hospital where I work.
Quiz Question #1: Where is Zambia?
Answer: In South Central Africa.
I am elated. I have been trying for a few months now to get the signatures of approval from an attending physician in Africa so that I can move on with the process of getting approval from my own institution. Things had not been working my way, especially in these last three weeks, as I had been repeatedly attempting to go to the Lusaka Eye Hospital site in the capital city. All my plans were thwarted, however, and I was fast approaching the deadline in which my paperwork needed to be submitted. I began to pray for God’s will to be done. Then, I heard word from Dr. Ang, who immediately responded positively to my inquiry about rotating with him during my elective month in January. After several days of correspondence, I realized that this may be God’s will for me instead. Hopefully, my hospital will give me approval to embark on this four-week adventure to Mwami. Nonetheless, I am going to start working on getting my malaria prophylaxis, immunizations, plane tickets, and visa. I have a lot of work to do! But praise God,…I think I’m on my way! =)
Quiz Question #2: Where is Mwami?
Answer: Close to Chipata.
By the way, I have officially begun my long-awaited week of vacation. This weekend I will spend some time in Northern California to visit my brother, James, and my friend, Nyein. The rest of the week will be dedicated to wedding planning. Wish me luck!
Quiz Question #1: Where is Zambia?
Answer: In South Central Africa.
I am elated. I have been trying for a few months now to get the signatures of approval from an attending physician in Africa so that I can move on with the process of getting approval from my own institution. Things had not been working my way, especially in these last three weeks, as I had been repeatedly attempting to go to the Lusaka Eye Hospital site in the capital city. All my plans were thwarted, however, and I was fast approaching the deadline in which my paperwork needed to be submitted. I began to pray for God’s will to be done. Then, I heard word from Dr. Ang, who immediately responded positively to my inquiry about rotating with him during my elective month in January. After several days of correspondence, I realized that this may be God’s will for me instead. Hopefully, my hospital will give me approval to embark on this four-week adventure to Mwami. Nonetheless, I am going to start working on getting my malaria prophylaxis, immunizations, plane tickets, and visa. I have a lot of work to do! But praise God,…I think I’m on my way! =)
Quiz Question #2: Where is Mwami?
Answer: Close to Chipata.
By the way, I have officially begun my long-awaited week of vacation. This weekend I will spend some time in Northern California to visit my brother, James, and my friend, Nyein. The rest of the week will be dedicated to wedding planning. Wish me luck!
posted by janie and paul =) at 5:52 PM
2 Comments:
Hey, how come I am listed under "Loma Linda Friends"? Is this the reward for befriending y'all? :)
-Lanny
Hee hee =) Yeah, that's right...consider it an honour! It was fun hanging out with you guys last night. =)
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