Sorry I have not had a follow up post for a few days. It has been rather hectic around here!
As for the screening day...we did not have a second screening day after Monday. It was too risky and we did not want more damage done. The captain is still reviewing tapes and notes as to what happened. Two men were arrested Monday for contributing to the chaos. And what we have heard from those around town is that they are ashamed of how the people here acted and hoping we don't leave. So at least there are no hard feelings, but I feel sad for the people here that they feel that way. The plan is to try for another screening day within the next couple of weeks so please pray for that!
As for the hospital here...we are set to open Sunday. We did get a couple patients at screening Monday and we actually have many patients from up north who had already been screened by the advance team so we will bring them down early to fill the first couple weeks of the schedule.
Since we had a long dry dock and had to empty the wards completely it has been quite hectic starting back up again. I am in a new leadership position as well and feel quite overwhelmed, Im going to be honest. Please pray for efficiency and wisdom the next couple days as there is still lots to do before Sunday. We have a great team of nurses and God has been great! Please pray for leadership on the ward and on the ship, especially this next week. We are all running a bit ragged!
One of my good friends pulled me aside at one point during the ward open house Wed. cause she knew I was stressed and said, "Liz, look in the ward there (there were 4 nurses dancing to 80s music)...how can you be stressed when you have such a great team." It's true...the team of nurses we have have been amazing in helping us get ready and I know it will all work out!
2 Corinthians 4:7
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
4 comments:
Liz - You'll be a great assistant ward supervisor! :) Look forward to being back with you guys soon! ~Karin
You just answered all my questions:) And GOD will answer all of YOURS!
Praying for you...Mom
Wow yea praying big time. dig out one of the cd's we used to listen to for hours on end in the car, hopefully that would make you smile :)
Thanks guys! Karin...cant wait to have you back!!!!!!!
Laura...so good to hear from you!..That is a great idea by the way..great music. Think I will do that tomorrow as I work;);) You should come back to Sierra Leone and come to the ship;)
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