a group of boys

What a fun week I've had! And who wouldn't with cutie patients like these? Playing and hugging with a little school work and nursing thrown in. They kept me busy trying to keep them busy! Imagine being confined to a ward all day. The highlight of the day is taking them outside onto the dock to get some fresh air and sun shine in the afternoons.

Most of these little guys had surgery to release their burn contractures. Living here, for most people, is like camping for us. No electricity, no running water, living in a basic structure, cooking over a small fire. Most commonly kids, while playing, trip and fall into these fires or pull hot oil off of a shelf onto their hands and arms. Over time the scars form. Depending on where the burn was, their fingers may look like they're melted together or arm is bent at the elbow. Making it very hard to function with everyday activities, especially trying to hold a pencil for school. So the surgeries performed consist of releasing the scar by cutting it and grafting new skin taken often from the thigh.

So these kids are relatively healthy, just here for wound care and dressing changes and good nutrition to help with the healing process. So with that said, very full of energy, just typical kids:) I loved going to work this week! But definately had to schedule a nap after my shift;)

How blessed am I.