It's Christmas Eve! Last night we had carols by candlelight at the warehouse on the dock, and we managed to get all of our patients (who are here for the holidays) down the gangway to enjoy it with the crew! It was truly a beautiful time to spend with them. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Australian Jingle Bells were crowd favorites! But if I'm honest, I have to admit that I teared up a little bit as we sang the words to Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. It's not always easy during the holiday season to be away from friends and family. At the very moment I had that thought though, I turned to my side and saw little Hermina and her mama sitting right next to me, miles away from their loved ones, spending the holiday with their nurses and doctors instead of with their siblings/children and father/spouse. Although it's hard for them to be away from family, it's important for them to receive the appropriate care that they need in order to heal... and it's important for us to be here to help them in that! So today I just wanted to share some photos of life and of a few wonderful patients that we've been working with here to spread the holiday cheer!
Romino
Sandrin
Hermina
Here are some photos from the candlelight carol session last night:
You may remember Vololonirina, who I posted about several weeks ago. Here she is at her follow up appointment! And below is the letter that she wrote for us, translated into English!
You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and in my heart, during this holiday season - no matter the distance between us!
Merry Christmas!!!!!!
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