Dorina

The past week took an unexpected turn, one that I couldn’t have been prepared for.  My grandfather passed away after a short and sudden battle with cancer, and I found myself boarding a flight to the Netherlands. I knew in my heart I had to be there to be with my family and hold a…

There’s something deeply moving about seeing familiar faces return to the Hope Center. Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the incredible honor of welcoming back some of the very first patients we met when we arrived back in February. Among them is a dear baby girl who has especially touched our hearts. When she…

It’s high time for another blog post. I’ve sat down several times intending to write, but somehow, time kept slipping away with the past month being a whirlwind of activity. I recently returned from my PTO (Paid Time Off), which might sound a bit unusual in a volunteer role. Mercy Ships makes an intentional effort…

Time has a funny way of slipping through our fingers. I’ve already transitioned into PTO mood, and as I sit here in Antananarivo, awaiting my international flight this evening, I’m struck by the thought “I’m going home” But, where is home, exactly? Is it where we were born? Where our families are? Or is it…

It’s hard to believe how quickly time has flown so I’m long overdue to catch you up with my life here at the Hope Center. The field service is in full swing, so there is a never a dull moment. This past week we have increased to 3 operating rooms functioning. Right now, we’re housing…

It was a whirlwind the past week, but each moment filled with joy and fulfillment.  In the middle of the chaos a small group of us were able to spend an evening at the Palmarium. A beautiful space to relax while in the midst of lemurs. Watching them jump from tree to tree curious but…