We all decided to make this last day of clinic a half day. We were running low on many medicines, but to finish them off Dr. PJ literally walked out in the line of people waiting and doled out pain meds for those hurting, worm pills for those complaining of stomach/intestinal issues, multivitamins to everyone and folic acid to women of childbearing age.
As always, the view was phenomenal. Mt. Kenya seemed to be just over the hill. The wind was blowing hard and the dust was settling everywhere. I’m not sure I’ll ever get all the dust out of my camera’s nooks & crannies (or mine!).
Ending this day was bittersweet – we had accomplished a lot, but there were so many more people who needed help, ongoing help. Our pain pills might work for days or a week, but will they be able to get more when they need them? It’s heartwarming to help them, and so hard to leave.
We had a great band of workers on board and it was sad to break down that last day.
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