Our Last Day in Mokhotlong

Where did the time go? Today was our last day in Mokhotlong and it was truly a great day to end on.
We began the day with rounds in the pediatric ward. One of our favorite little TTL kiddos, Tsepang (the twin I've mentioned before) got taken to the hospital overnight for a fever of 103! Yesterday he looked sick all day, and you could really see a change in his demeanor. Usually he is so smiley and playful and wants to high-five constantly. We knew something was up when he didn't give a single high five all say yesterday. After some antibiotics overnight, he was looking great this morning! Actually, he wouldn't stop giving high fives, even in the arm with the IV in, which made us all laugh a bit!
Dr Kat and I both spend the day doing procedures, which was fun! We started by reducing a dislocated elbow, then did 3 circumcisions (they do them on adults here, so that was a first for me!) I watched the first 2 and they let me do the 3rd one as the primary surgeon! Slightly intimidating because the patient is awake and can see what you're doing, but I did it myself! They even wrote my name in the procedure book as primary surgeon, which I naturally took a picture of. Super cool! After we finished operating, the doctors had a little going-away party for us at their house. They each made a little speech about how much they enjoyed having us, and how they hope we'll meet again, and want to keep in touch. It was really heart-warming, and we'll miss them very much!
When we arrived home, Julie and Rachel and Lyle had prepared us this lovely going-away feast, and we all had dinner together for our last night here. It was such a lovely way to end our time in Mokhotlong, and I am feeling so loved. I am so glad I went through with this international rotation. There were definitely moments of hesitation, but I wasn't sure I'd ever have an opportunity like this again, and am so glad I took it when I could! This trip has really ignited a curiosity about other people and cultures, and encouraged me to continue international medical volunteer opportunities! I feel like I've just scratched the surface here, and am excited to come back and see more of Africa, as well as the other continents!
Tomorrow, we begin a 4 day journey back to the US. I'm excited for the sightseeing along the way!
For the final time from Mokhotlong,
Hannah