One by one....

I just met our bio-medical engineer, Donald M. at Team Heart Headquarters (Starbucks-Route 9) for a hand off of supplies and operational manual for "Maxine". Maxine is our 829 pound anesthesia machine shipped by freight. Kigali had an acute shortage just as Brigham and Women's anesthesia was rotating machines. This is a workhorse and had been used in OB until moved to the ICU for pick up--barely missing a beat. Why named Maxine, I do not know...but we are so happy to have her join us.

Donald, is new to Team Heart but I think will fit into the mix just great. He has been in email contact with Jono from Australia, Kumar leading the group and Jim from Spokane. They have been exchanging information by email since Donald joined us a few weeks ago. It is so amazing the welcome --even though he has not arrived--

On a good note, part of our our step down crew recently rerouted after cancelling their Egypt portion and vacation...the pyramids will have to wait for another visit. I know their parents are happier and Team Heart is certainly happier!