Adaptation. Merriam-Webster defines adaptation as "the process of changing to fit some purpose or situation". Process. Merriam-Webster defines process as "a series of changes that happen naturally". I have a natural process for everything that I do, and I like things to go smoothly in the order I prefer. Some people call me stubborn or picky, but I prefer to … Continue reading Adaptation

Brace yourself. It's been a roller coaster over the last week, so this post could get quite lengthy. Hold out though, because this will finish up all the travel adventures I had in Africa. Meaning, yes, I am back on American soil! 🙂 After long, emotional goodbyes to my new RG kids and family, I … Continue reading Bittersweet Endings

SAFARI DAY! The beauty of creation never goes out of style. Probably the only day of the year that I'm happy to get up at 4:30 am because the African sunrise takes the cake. The drive to get to and through the park is stunning, and Murchison Falls are powerfully breathtaking. We hiked down the … Continue reading A Teacher and a Preacher

Happy Independence Day! (Better late than never, right?) Margaret's birthday is the same as America's, so it was a good day for celebration. We brought decorations and party favors for our house and the kids. They love America so they were more than willing to help us celebrate, especially with the sparklers. Fire may have … Continue reading Extremely Humbled and Incredibly Blessed

On Friday, we had an awesome day of surgery in Lira. We left at 9 a.m. so we could arrive before the clinic opened. When we arrived, the "waiting room" (also serving as pre-op holding, post-op, and sometimes a consultation room) was already full of patients who wanted treated by the muzungus. This was by … Continue reading Kelsey Stiers, M.D.