Beverley’s Blog
Well, my physical body is home in Ben Eoin but my mind and all my thoughts still are with the people of Zinvie. I wonder how Elysse is coping with the ability to eat and speak. Dr. Bourget removed THE largest pyogenic granuloma from the lingual of her mandible. Justine, I missed seeing you on […]
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Sarah Daly’s Blog – 2018 Benin Mission, Africa
On: Jan 26, 2018
By: Louis Bourget
There has been much reflection over the past few days since leaving Benin about the mission, the people, and our team. To summarize: Empathy, Love, Gratitude, Humanity Sister Monique was so very instrumental in making everything just WORK! Her persistence, organizational skills, Empathy and Love were so very inspirational. All the needs we have taken […]
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David’s Blog – 2018 Benin Africa Mission
On: Jan 25, 2018
By: Louis Bourget
Well, my first Bourget Foundation Mission is under my belt. I hope to participate in another mission at some point. The team that Dr. Bourget put together worked very well as a group. It seemed that even non-medical volunteers were able to contribute to the foundation’s work. A number of things that stood out to […]
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Monday, January 22nd by Louis
On: Jan 24, 2018
By: Louis Bourget
After all this preparation and work, this mission is coming to a close. What a great team we had and great work. I was told by some in Zimvie that this is one of the easiest team they had to work with since it went so so well. Does this mean I have to keep […]
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Monday, January 22nd by Judy
On: Jan 22, 2018
By: Louis Bourget
Well, our mission is at its end. I have to say we had such an amazing crew, the dynamics of our team was fantastic. Sunday morning was our last day in Zinvie, some of us attended mass, the celebration was spectacular, singing and dancing by all who attend, some of the mass was in French and […]
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Blog by Vanessa Sweet
On: Jan 21, 2018
By: Louis Bourget
We’re sitting at the airport now waiting to board our flight home (in an air-conditioned lounge – what an incredible treat! Down to 26 deg!). On the one hand, it’s so hard to believe that the week is over already, and on the other, it’s been a long week and we’re definitely ready for a […]
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Blog by Todd
On: Jan 21, 2018
By: Louis Bourget
The mission is complete and we are heading home to Canada and the modern life that we enjoy without appreciating it. I had a great time in Benin, in large part due to the group Louis put together. I hope we helped in some small way but I suspect we all gained more from the […]
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Blog by Barbara
On: Jan 21, 2018
By: Louis Bourget
Yesterday the entire team spent several hours going through the storage unit at the hospital. It was in complete disarray, almost as if a hurricane had come through. Underneath piles of medical supplies were several children’s toys and baby clothes that had been sent by previous missions but not passed out. We took great delight […]
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Blog by Kevin known as KJ
On: Jan 21, 2018
By: Louis Bourget
This week was a nice reminder to quit whining about our first world problems. Most of our troubles are easily solved or inconsequential compared to the third world. We should all have to see this regularly……
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By Louis
On: Jan 17, 2018
By: Louis Bourget
Evening Well, this is the day .. what .. Wednesday.. wow going so so fast. The days as all of them are filled with work, organization and trying to make sure everyone is happy and patients are well-taking care of.. I love the comments from people.. Renee telling the surgeons what we should do and […]
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