Michael gets to go home tomorrow! His burns are healing really well. Also, he has regained full ROM. He is still a little weak, but I know his strength will return completely once he’s running around like the little boys do in Africa! He was so proud of himself when he was doing the exercises.
Unfortunately, Richard is just not ready to go home yet. His burns are healing well, but they were more severe than Michaels. Also, the doctor is afraid that the family will not come for outpatient care if she lets him go home. Tiffanie went to the special inclusive school today so Richard’s splint will be made on Wednesday. Hopefully, the splint will help with knee extension. I think he has too much scar tissue now to effectively range his knee. Michael was such a cutie when i was working with Richard. He was giving him words of encouragement and trying to help me straighten his leg. It didn't help calm Richard down at all, but it was so cute to see the friendship that has started between the two boys. The boys are in the same room with about 10 other patients, so family and friends get to know each other very fast!
I had to say goodbye to many of the patients today. We are travelling later this week so I can do some sightseeing on Cape Coast. I may not be able to see them next week before I head back to the US. It is making the end of this trip seem so real. I’m ready to go home, but I’m sad to leave all of my new friends in Ghana. This country has been so warm and inviting. I think the US is going to be a little strange for a couple weeks. Also, I know my attitude to many things in the US will be changed. This trip has changed me. I don’t think I will take the little things for granted anymore (hot shower, flushing a toilet, electricity 24/7, etc. to name a few)
Tomorrow, I will go visit Lewis one more time in Ho. I’m excited to introduce him to Tiffanie. Also, when we are in Ho, I will have to say goodbye to Millie, my African sister. I enjoyed getting to know her so much. I will try to keep in touch with her, but a phone call to Ghana is not cheap. Millie isn’t quite in touch with technology yet so she won’t be able to read my emails regularly either. Boo!
I knew the end would come sooner than I was expecting. I wish Ghana was just a couple hours from the US. I’m taking donations for future trips. Haha!
Love, Kari
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