It's hard to believe that in less than a week I will be in Zambia! Not gonna lie, I'm everything along the spectrum of excited--terrified! In no way am I prepared or qualified for this appointment. I go back and forth between the joy-filled acceptance of knowing that I get to love on so many forgotten people with  horrible diseases and bleak prognoses and then squirm at the realization that I will also be treating them- me- lacking both knowledge and resources. So, how does this sound like a plan for success? Fortunately, having been to Uganda 6 years earlier I know that this isn't my show, I'm not in control, and I'm in for a wild ride. My comfort is knowing that God is in control and for every remarkable thing that happens involving my hands or my spoken/written orders for labs and treatment plans it is His doing as I have and will continue to daily surrender my patients to His care. 

I feel so fortunate that I get to share these experiences with everyone (family, friends, acquaintances) at home and will be so dependent on your prayers. I would also love to hear your insights so please feel free to comment, advise, and encourage wherever you see fit. 

Here is a link to the mission where I will be working, if you're interested. zimbamissionhospital.jp. I'll try to keep you updated as often as I can, so keep checking back!