Wow! I can’t believe I’m really here! Thank you Kim & the Phil Simon Clinic for giving me the opportunity to fulfill a life long dream.

I am awed by the incredible beauty of Africa,dismayed by the incredible poverty and enriched by the incredible friendliness of the people. This was brought home in a most amusing way today at Mount Meru. We were being greeted by a retired African pediatrician. He was moving down the line shaking all of our hands and when he arrived at me he threw his arms around me and said, “I’ll take this one!” This got a good laugh from the group.

I have helped with coordinating the different teams and I have been the laison between our group and Moivaro lodge where we are staying. I have also helped the patient flow at the Upone Clinic and am so grateful to be given meaningful work to do here. The most gratifying aspect is being able to share this trip with my daughter, Alison, and watch her in her element.

Asante!