This summer has been a busy one for us in Afghanistan. There's been some good experiences, though, and opportunities to help many. We've had a young boy who came to us early in July after having his leg run over by a tractor, and has returned many times since for follow-up care. He's about 5 years old, and everyone loves having him around. He's already learning several key phrases in English: Hi, bye, and "Wazzup!", as well as the important cultural hi-five and hand shake. He got a hold of an interpreters helmet, and took a few minutes trying to figure out the chin strap. After a little help, his whole attitude changed and he just looked around, as if seeking everyone's approval of his new apparel.
This of course needed to be recorded.
We recently got three in-flight critical care nurses, who will fly on the blackhawks with our patients up to the hospital in Bagram. They've been helping out in the ICU, which has been great. Below is a picture of two Blackhawks that are taking a patient of ours away.
Other than that, we've just been working hard. Thanks everyone, for your thoughts and prayers. And thank you all who help support our troops who go out every day, prepared to sacrifice everything for our country.
