Each year I come to Rwanda with an ever more ambitious "to do" list and the expectation that "this will never happen". But somehow it miraculously does. I'm heading to the airport in a few hours content with the feeling that we made a powerful contribution to anesthesia practice in Rwanda.
The VAST Course was a huge hit. We've already received requests from within Rwanda, and beyond, to be included in the next course. Stew and Allie have fallen in love with Rwanda and promise to return. Adam, Christian and I are planning the next steps for VAST.
Each year the resident group is a little stronger. New leaders are emerging. The Rwandan Society of Anesthesia is rejuvenating. Such good news.
I am thankful to all the members of the dream team and especially happy that Michelle keeps coming back to Rwanda with hockey bags of materials and boundless good cheer. It is privilege to work with Michelle, Adam, Stew, Allie and all of our Rwanda friends. Thank you to Yvon, Luke and Daniel for joining us early on for a week of adventure before the hard work started. Let us continue.
Lots of love from Rwanda.
Patty
Safe travels back to Halifax! I’m glad ( but not at all surprised) you got your to-dos crossed off. Reading about your adventures brings me back to Rwanda in a most wonderful way!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible achievement. Making anesthesia safer in Rwanda and beyond! Congrats to you all.
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