By Juli McGowan Boit | Published: August 19, 2015
We are nearly half way done with this week–how time flies! We are still focused on what needs to be done here and how we can continue to serve the patients and staff here at Kimbilio. We continue to be amazed at God’s beautiful creation around us on our walks to and from work and on our weekend outings. But something David Tarus has told us on more than one occasion has stuck with us–Kenya is a beautiful place, but the real beauty is the people. It’s easy to be mesmerized by a sunset or thunderstorm, but it’s even easier to get lost in the warm eyes of a patient whose pain has finally stopped or in the laughter of a child.
Yesterday, most of us went on home visits and, again, were blessed to work with such amazing people. Nikki and Jacob worked with Jacob, a husband and father who was shot and left paralyzed several years ago. He continues to improve and is becoming more independent and was thoroughly tired out from his therapy session–leading to several rounds of board games with his kids and therapists which was therapeutic in its own way.
Anthony and I worked with Meshack – a 23 year old boy with severe Cerebral Palsy and scoliosis. We worked with him outside on a blanket in the grass with only his smile to tell us how he was feeling. Since he is unable to move on his own, we were able to help him sit up and teach his mom how to reposition him so he can breathe better.
Later in the afternoon, Kimmi and Jacob gave their in-service presentations to Nancy and Joanne (the PTs on staff) on low back pain and therapeutic exercise. Both of them have a knack for teaching and instructing and it was so amazing to see them help these therapists who are hungry to learn more make better sense of assessing a patient and make new connections.
This experience has really helped us see how much we have learned, but it also continues to stretch us and challenge us. We have realized just how important teamwork and sacrifice are and we are determined to “finish strong…just like the Kenyans.” – David Tarus
Stephanie
Stephanie, Anthony & Jaden on a home visit
Jacob & Nikki visiting Jacob's home
Making friends on our home visits
Jacob & Kimmi giving their in-service presentations.
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