Pictures

Above is one of my patients that I have talked about on my blog before. Thankfully this wheelchair became available and we were able to modify it for him so he does not have to be carried everywhere (it wasn't yet modified in this picture). Unfortunately, because of his contractures in his left arm/hand he is not able to independently move the wheelchair but hopefully his family and friends in the village will push him around in it. Before he would just be left sitting outside in the compound alone while everyone else was off on the farm or elsewhere. I pray that having this mobility will mean he will be included in more of the community activities. He is such a bright boy and even when he is left sitting on the ground being bothered by numerous flies he is still quick to give you a huge grin if you acknowledge him!

The picture above with the crowd of people is one of our village outreach clinics where we screen individuals with various disabilities and refer them to come to Kumi Hospital or to go to other places for treatment. We also have a community outreach worker who is trained to assess individuals with eye problems. He sees mainly adults while the rest of the team prioritizes children first and then if there is time we assess adults as well.

The gorgeous pool setting is a place I discovered with some friends while we were in Jinja. It is right by the Nile river--beyond the white wall you can see the Nile river. The setting is gorgeous and while the price to stay here is out of my budget, the cost of a day at the pool is only about $3, which is well worth the chance to relax and get some exercise in the pool. Unfortunately, Jinja is about a 3 hr drive from Kumi so this isn't a treat I get to enjoy often!