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Finally, in Carpenter!

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Just a quick update to say that we are thankful to be safe and sound in Carpenter. After an emotional welcome from the Leyaata Hospital and NEA staff, we didn’t waste any time before heading straight over to the mighty Leyaata Hospital. As we walked through the compound, I was struck by how different it looks here in February. It is the end of the dry season, so there is no green grass— just dry, parched land. Despite the harsh weather, the cashew tree is ready for harvest! We unloaded all our equipment and supplies and presented them to the Leyaata Hospital team, after which we enjoyed our traditional spaghetti dinner!

It’s only 7:30 pm, but our residence is silent. Our long journey and the extreme temperatures have sent everyone to bed early! It will be a full day at the Leyaata Hospital tomorrow, and we cannot wait!

Here are a few photos from today……

Our domestic airline with the fabulous name!
Boarding the church bus for our five hour trip to Carpenter.
Unpacking equipment and supplies at the Leyaata Hospital.
Our laboratory partners. Tracey brought her colleagues Osmond and Erin, who are in Ghana for the first time!
Ernestina, Dr. Ben, Dr. Anne and I preparing to deliver the Helping Babies Breathe training to the Leyaata Hospital staff the next day.
I lied. Two people are still up. Daniel (Biomed) and Ozy (Lab) are enjoying tea and Laughing Cow cheese and crackers as the temperature drops – sort of.
Dr. Jennifer Wilson
DR. JENNIFER WILSON
MD CCFP (EM) DIM&PH FCFP
Director of International Partnerships Canadian Consultant for Family & Emergency Medicine
Leyaata Hospital, Carpenter, Ghana

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  2. I loved the airline name!
    I loved Jenn’s new Ghanaian dress.
    I loved seeing Dr. David, as you unpacked supplies from home.
    I loved seeing so many familiar faces.
    I loved it all!!!! hugs Leslie

  3. Praise the Lord. You’re on ground and running with everyone and everything arriving together! You’re blogs are always so informative and the pictures give us a sense of being with you. Love the two brave ones who snacked when the rest retired to bed. God give you wisdom, strength and joy as you teach, train and minister!

  5. Good news, you made it to Carpenter safely. God willing you will accomplish what you have set out to do on this mission. Can’t wait for your next report, Jenny. Love, mom and dad

  6. Glad to see your safe arrival . So nice to witness the progression of care in this remote region . Well done all of you ! Look forward to the bulletins .

  7. Jennifer, you always write so well. Looking forward to reading more in the upcoming days. Have a safe and productive trip.
    All the best
    Neil

  8. I am so excited for all of you! May this team experience the true joy of being unified in a common cause and the wonder of what you gain when offering what you have to bring. That emotional Ghana welcome (and heat) brings such a wonderful glow to your beautiful faces. I am missing my favourite spaghetti dinner and I will be awaiting every update you have time to share. Thank you Jenn.