Family-centered care

Hi Everybody!

We are so excited to say that Betsy, now known as Elizabeth here because they can not pronounce the "ts" sound, is here at Tenwek.  It almost seemed surreal to see her walking up the path to the guest house!  Within 3 hours of being here she had been to the nursery, helped feed a baby, seen the delivery of a baby, watched her Dad do surgery, toured the hospital,  found out where Ortho rounds are at 7 AM this morning, and checked out the Physio Dept.! WOW!  At least it kept her awake from jet lag until she retired at 9 PM!  We hope that she her short visit will be a great experience for her.

Having Betsy here just reminded us of the love we have for family and friends!  I am reminded of this everyday in the nursery when I watch moms interact with their newborns.  It is a bond like no other! We also see it in the hospital as there are always family members who have accompanied family members on their journey. We do not have Ronald MacDonald Houses here and so family often sleeps in the bed with the patient, under the patients' bed, or on the ground surrounding the hospital. The important thing to know is that the  love and support of family and friends is universal!  What a blessing in all of our lives to know that we can count on others when life becomes difficult!  I believe that the Lord works through our loved ones to show His love for us.  What comfort to know that we are never ever alone. 

with love from us to all of our friends and family,
micki and marv
nana and poppy

p.s.  For a first hand report, check out Betsy's blog, "Asante" at betsy40.blogspot.com