It was such an encouragement to host friends from back home for a brief stay earlier this month. My dad and an orthopedic surgeon friend travelled a long and weather altered route from Indianapolis - (scratch Detroit) - Atlanta - Amsterdam - Casablanca, Morrocoo - Conocou,Benin - to here….. for an 8 day stay. Predictably their luggage was lost in the shuffle but the bulk of it made it eventually.
We worked hard to see and facilitate operations for many patients with long-standing orthopedic problems. There were times of high yield learning and fun adventures too.
It was a rare privilege to have my dad in the operating room with us.
It is a blessing to have a wise, energetic and adventuresome dad for me and grandpa for my children. He liked off-road motor biking more than I would have guessed. I found something he is actually afraid of. Hippos!
However, I think the memory of going to see them was worth it.
