Monthly Archives: March 2012

The first day at Hoa Hai Medical Clinic is over. The medical team did very well, perhaps performing their best to date, and I had absolutely nothing to do with it. “Dear Leader” as I am affectionately called (Not really … Continue reading →

Today was the final day at Hoa Quy Clinic. The team worked here Monday for 11 hours. Tuesday for 12 hours, and Wednesday only 9.5 hours! Tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday are off days. Team members are going to Hue to … Continue reading →

USMC Captain Earl Gorman has many memories of Vietnam that he would like to forget. Those who served here, fought here, know exactly what he means. There are days you would like to forget, bad days, painful days. Memories filled … Continue reading →

Today seemed to be wheel-chair day. Four wheel-chars were assembled by our drivers Duc and Tuan. They can put one together of these things in about twenty minutes. I used to assign team members to the task, but they took … Continue reading →

Today was the first day for the medical team to minister at a clinic not far from Marble Mountain. It is located just off the original Da Nang – Hoi An road about 15-20 minutes from the Furama Hotel. Everything … Continue reading →

Vietnam is one big construction zone. The entire country is a contractor’s dream come true! When you look toward the horizon from the 21st floor of our hotel, taking in a 360 degree scan, you can hardly believe your eyes? … Continue reading →

Every now and then a team member misses their international connection to Vietnam. This time it happened to Ron Glancy from Irmo, SC. Ron is an Army Special Forces Green Beret Vietnam veteran, and this is his second trip back … Continue reading →

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I __ I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference,” Robert Frost. Back in the US, members of the Da Nang Hoa Hai and Hoa Quy medical … Continue reading →

In the past four days, we’ve had some celebrating to do. First, there was International Women’s Day on March 8. This is like rolling Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and Secretary’s Day all into one! Flowers are the predominant gift, and … Continue reading →

As I wait for the arrival of the second medical mission team of 2012, I know they are excited about their departure this coming Wednesday. Joette and I are enjoying a little down time here at the Furama, which will … Continue reading →