I had no problem meeting these two almost immediately.
T.I.A.- it means "this is Africa". It's used to justify the way things are done here. It's not wrong by any means, it just is. Like all the folks I see walking barefoot in public places; TIA. It's like showing up at 5pm for a meeting that started at 3pm; TIA. I think I like Africa time! For me working in the Healtcare center it's making it work with what you got! Cleaning out medicine cups to reuse later, washing out disposable straws, using the drugs you have on hand because that's all there is, and generally wasting nothing. Wow is this ever Africa. It has really opened my eyes to what we have for healthcare in the states. That I will never complain of again.
To all my very smart, crafty nursing friends I need advice for pressure ulcers. We have limited resources for dressings and creams. I'm trying to McGyver my way to make a wound vac. Or does anyone know companies who would like to donate such creatures? Pray for me as I'm going to try and write and plead to any medical companies I can think of to donate some very much needed supplies.
T.I.N.A.- It stands for "this is not America". I wish I could take credit for that but I have to give props to my friend Al who qouted this to me after I tried to burn down the Healthcare center this weekend doing a very American thing. No need for details here people move along.
I do have to remind myself frequently "I'm not in Kansas anymore". I do remember why I am here. God has a plan for me wether I know what it is or not. I came here to honor Him and be His servant and have no regrets about the choice I made to leave my comfort zone.
God is still trying to work in me.Sometimes I get it and sometimes I don't. I think He gets a good chuckle once in awhile. I do too!
Prayer list: Living Hope will have all the financial help they need to keep the program running, financial support for all the volunteers.
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