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Mama_of_3_Kids (original poster member #26651) posted at 5:49 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Hello all! Just wanted to let you know that I haven't died...I'm just in a third world country that has unreliable Internet access 
So far it's been an overall good experience...we have provided medical care to over 500 people who otherwise may never see a doctor or nurse; tomorrow we see another 200. We also visited two hospitals here...although the conditions in which one facility operates in are definitely third world you can tell there is a dedication to the patients and the healthcare staff does the best they can with the resources they have available to them. Today I've been asleep in the hotel most of the day as I've come down with a bad stomach bug, but I'm finally starting to feel better. Tomorrow I will be back at it and Saturday we will visit an orphanage. Sunday we will be leaving, which is going to be very difficult for me, as I have come to love the beauty of the scenery (despite the haze from pollution) and the beauty & kindness of the people here. I know I will return to this country again...there is too much (medical work) to do here to not come back!
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whatdoto ( member #28555) posted at 6:03 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Mama, I comend you for your good work. The world needs more people like you.
t/j: Now, can you run up to Djibouti and give my son a hug for me?
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scarredforever ( member #23875) posted at 6:21 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
What a wonderful experience for you! 
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ajsmom ( member #17460) posted at 6:32 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Very cool, Mama.
Stay safe!
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Mama_of_3_Kids (original poster member #26651) posted at 6:36 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Thank you everyone. It has been a great experience
What, what is your son in Djibouti for? We were actually just talking with someone, who had lived there, yesterday.
Me: BW/33 The kidlets: DS16, DS12, and DD10 The hounds: Three Shih Tzu's The felines: Two short haired kitteh's
jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 6:58 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Mama... Please stay safe.
and remember, they do head counts on the babies at the orphanage and you can't sneak one home! 
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Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
WOW!!! I'm so impressed...how wonderful of you to volunteer like that
I hope your stomach bug goes away and that you have a safe and restful journey home.
Way to go...you're so special to give hope to so many less fortunate
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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 7:09 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Sounds amazing, Mama! I hope you are feeling completely better soon.
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Mama_of_3_Kids (original poster member #26651) posted at 7:56 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Thank you again everyone...I'm just doing what I can with the talents I've been blessed with. There are so many people all over the world who do not have access to quality healthcare and I know I can make a difference if I used these talents
Jrc, I am sure I will have a hard time not bringing one of those mini's home with me 
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gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 8:18 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
This is a great thing you are doing Mama. Any chance you had time to take some pictures that you are able to share with us?
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simplydevastated ( member #25001) posted at 8:24 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
I wish I was there with you. You are doing a great thing for everyone in that country.
I look forward to hearing more about your adventures when you come home.
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whatdoto ( member #28555) posted at 8:40 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Mama,
My son is in the Navy Reserves and volunteered to do a 1 year tour and he chose Djibouti. He's at Camp Lemmonier in Djibouti City. Left in March.
He likes it there, it's just so so hot!
Stay safe!
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tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 8:47 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Mama, What a great experience. I have always wanted to a medical mission trip, but it never worked out for me. I am hoping with this new healthcare company I am with the opportunity will be there.
I talke with a nurse who was going on her second mission trip to the middle east. 
She said is awful to see how the women, and girls are treated, and that is the accepted norm. Yuck.
Anyway I digress.....Kudos to you.
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sisoon ( Moderator #31240) posted at 10:11 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Kudos, definitely. (What a great experience!)
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Kajem ( member #36134) posted at 11:32 PM on Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Mama, I hope you're feeling better soon and God Bless you for doing this.
Hugs,
K
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purplejacket4 ( member #34262) posted at 1:20 AM on Friday, June 7th, 2013
I think what you're doing is totally awesome!
When I was younger (and could sleep on the floor) I did medical missions in Guatemala and Honduras. It changed my life.
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Mama_of_3_Kids (original poster member #26651) posted at 5:09 AM on Friday, June 7th, 2013
Ga, what kind of photographer would I be without my camera I will post pics when I am home...hopefully by Mon evening I will have some up
Thanks everyone!
Me: BW/33 The kidlets: DS16, DS12, and DD10 The hounds: Three Shih Tzu's The felines: Two short haired kitteh's
DixieD ( member #33457) posted at 5:23 AM on Friday, June 7th, 2013
This is awesome!! What a wonderful giving experience. Looking forward to seeing the pictures.
Hope you feel better soon Mama.
FaithFool ( member #20150) posted at 2:30 PM on Friday, June 7th, 2013
You're doing a wonderful thing! Looking forward to the pics.
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punky ( member #12233) posted at 12:47 AM on Saturday, June 8th, 2013
13 years later...finally healed. Definitely survived and thrived and you can, too.
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