Well we’ve arrived, a bit muddled and tired but all the hold luggage is safely with us which was one of my worries. We’ve been tested for Ebola (passed!) had our fingerprints and iris recognition taken so clearly we won’t be able to get away
It’s taken 9 months since conception of this Madventure in January, developing and forming its shape, to hopefully successful delivery. We’ve packed every inch of hold luggage full of medical equipment, colourful clothing and toys. Dave and I have proved that it’s certainly feasible to start two
Well one of us is happy. Dave is in his element working out how to fit all the medical supplies we’ve collected into the smallest space possible. I, who have no spatial awareness, and can’t do a jigsaw to save my life, take on the
We go in less than 2 weeks time and I am surrounded by endless ‘to do’ lists. This is hilarious for as my husband will vouch, I HATE LISTS! However in order to keep my Madventure under control whilst holding down the day job I
When I planned my day shadowing pharmacy staff at Birmingham Children’s Hospital I was worried about my lack of knowledge about hospital pharmacy systems and my clinical skills regarding paediatric medication. What I don’t anticipate is my emotional reactions, especially as a Mum confronted by
When I started this Madventure, I hadn’t realised that the tenets of Soroptimism – Educate, Enable and Empower were going to apply to me! Through my various contacts I manage to arrange a day’s work experience at Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH), which has links to
Happily Club seem really keen on the T towel idea and I get the go ahead to do this. This gets husband Dave and me thinking about other fun ways my Club could raise money to support the training of paediatric nurses in Malawi. But
I don’t have any sisters (or brothers for that matter) but what I love about the Soroptimists in my Club is the wisdom and advice that they are always so willing to share with me and the positive way they direct my over-enthusiasm on occasion.
Ok so some of my friends think I should be committed. Husband Dave tells me that he has finally booked the flights, just as well as we are due to fly in 8 weeks. As he says ‘we have to go now’! I’m a bit
Well they say that in every cloud there is a silver lining. Before the end of flaming June we have deluge Saturday. Our plant sale to raise funds for Friends of Sick Children in Malawi at the Lion’s Show is a complete wash out in
