On Tuesday, I got to teach! I love teaching! I taught the two oldest grades at the high school about washing hands and hygiene. They all listened very well and even asked questions. I had practiced in Spanish before I did the presentation to make sure I got my vocabulary and pronunciation correct, but I still mispronounced a couple words. It actually worked out becuase it made them pay attention and provided some comic relief. These students are going to be teaching the younger grades at the school about washing hands and hygiene based off the information I presented to them. Empowering the students, giving leadership opportunities, and allowing the younger kids to learn from their peers instead of a professor...all good things.
Wednesday was a sad day. I saw a puppy get run over. The lil guy was scared and bleeding, but I don't think he actually broke anything. Then, Heysi had to get another blood transfusion in the hospital and the care she is/is not receiving is frustrating me! I also learned that a little girl in a nearby town died and the family had no money to buy a casket or have a ceremony or anything. Luckily, the family is friend's with NRN and they were able to give the family some support, but still pretty sad.
Thursday, I attended to many children and school teachers with respiratory symptoms and head aches with Dr. Karla. Dry season is in full swing…the dust is everywhere and the sun is beating. I have learned the importance of asking the patient follow-up questions in the assessment process. Instead of hearing the complaint of a headache and immediately reaching for the Advil, asking the patient how much water they have had that day or in what position they sit at their desk all day is also very important. Drinking water and/or non-caffeinated/non-alcoholic fluids is so important and if I don’t ask a patient, dehydration could be overlooked. Similarly, bad posture while sitting at a desk all day long can be overlooked if you don’t ask the questions. This day also the optometrist came back to work with the special needs kids. I helped him with documentation and parts of the screening. He is a friendly man with a humble attitude. I love they way he is so willing to help.
Friday/Today, I spent the entire day organizing the medicines and supplies Dr. Karla and I have. At the NRN office, they just built us some new shelves and I was excited to unpack and organize it all. I also was able to spend time with the staff at the Qunita/NRN office. I just love meeting people.
Love,
Ayla
"A man should look for what is and not for what he thinks should be." Albert Einstein
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