I learned a new word. When discussing family planning with one HIV+ mother we were seeing at clinic with her HIV+ child, she quickly responded, “Oh, Dr., don’t worry, I CONDOMIZE every time!”
I have probably told you this before, but the one most endearing thing I learned while traveling to many countries, is "How lucky we are to live in the USA". What you are seeing is far worse and extreme, compared to many other countries, but most other countries also pale in comparison.
I am sure that one reason Baylor sponsors your "tour of duty" there is to understand, first hand, the poor conditions and poverty that exists through out the world.
But another, and more important, is how special you are, and the gift of knowledge you have, gives you the ability to help, save and make a difference in peoples lives. That you have the wear with all, to do more with less and make a difference, some times small and some large.
With reference to QEII; FROM DAD
ReplyDeleteI have probably told you this before, but the one most endearing thing I learned while traveling to many countries, is "How lucky we are to live in the USA". What you are seeing is far worse and extreme, compared to many other countries, but most other countries also pale in comparison.
I am sure that one reason Baylor sponsors your "tour of duty" there is to understand, first hand, the poor conditions and poverty that exists through out the world.
But another, and more important, is how special you are, and the gift of knowledge you have, gives you the ability to help, save and make a difference in peoples lives. That you have the wear with all, to do more with less and make a difference, some times small and some large.
That's probably enough from me,
Love, Dad