I received another update message from Sister Elaine in South Africa:
Hi everyone,
The clinic finally opened after being closed for the Christmas holiday. The first day back wasn’t too busy, but next Tuesday is already is packed full now that the folks know we’re open again.
Only a little more than a week till I get back. While it’s been a wonderful experience here, I am looking forward to coming home!
Love,
Sister Elaine
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- Unloading the truck...was lots of exercise.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- Father praying with everyone before clinic starts. He also meets and prays with every new HIV/AIDS patient.
Photos by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- Hester and Mary L. doing all of the paperwork required by the funders.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- Jeanete in Tsutu traditional dress.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- Martha checking her email.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- Martina in the blood lab.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- Mary Leamy's exam room.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- Nora and carers in the waiting room.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- Outside the clinic before people arrive.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- Sr. Elaine gets to do some nursing.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- While many of those with HIV/AIDs who are treated continuously do really well, (especially the children) many are dying. One of the carers called this cemetery the “aids cemetery” because so many who’re buried here had it. 5 of the sisters’ patients have died just since I’ve been here.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- The altar cloth in our parish chapel.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- The Church is where the clinic is located.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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- The counselor's room.
Photo by Sister Elaine Davia, CBS
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