tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post8719593291190682423..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: A visit to a South African hospitalKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43486925178961232262014-01-29T11:23:31.493-05:002014-01-29T11:23:31.493-05:00Believe it or not, a Registered Male Nurse is also...Believe it or not, a Registered Male Nurse is also called Sister, or by his name. I have also heard them called Mister So and So, but that is also confusing because a doctor who specializes in his field is no longer called Doctor, but Mister, e.g. Mister Smith, Surgeon etc.<br />GoneRvinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859078941489011462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61203826893011114822014-01-29T02:14:32.567-05:002014-01-29T02:14:32.567-05:00Thank you so much Lynn for thinking of me. My hand...Thank you so much Lynn for thinking of me. My hand is feeling much better, I hardly even notice it anymore.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18995882114510148822014-01-28T16:49:15.980-05:002014-01-28T16:49:15.980-05:00I feel badly for you, Ruth; I prayed that you will...I feel badly for you, Ruth; I prayed that you will heal, quickly. Blessings...Life with Lynniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175693054967703744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28705319560147713022014-01-28T07:30:34.203-05:002014-01-28T07:30:34.203-05:00Thanks Glen and Steve. You know us we like to keep...Thanks Glen and Steve. You know us we like to keep things exciting! <br /><br />The hand seems to be doing well, so I hope that it continues that way.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42451020365214820802014-01-28T06:37:04.542-05:002014-01-28T06:37:04.542-05:00Nope can't do the dishes for a little while, t...Nope can't do the dishes for a little while, the lengths I go to to avoid housework!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13350265731405597552014-01-28T06:31:15.358-05:002014-01-28T06:31:15.358-05:00Thank you David!Thank you David!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51426820135797547842014-01-28T06:25:39.728-05:002014-01-28T06:25:39.728-05:00Thanks Donna, I think we will try to take them out...Thanks Donna, I think we will try to take them out ourselves as well and with Mary-Pat's instructions above, I don't think we will have any problems. I think you are probably about right with your price on getting the stitches done in the ER in the USA.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13626089832420882122014-01-28T06:20:40.208-05:002014-01-28T06:20:40.208-05:00We figured that we would take the stitches out our...We figured that we would take the stitches out ourselves so thank you very much in posting how we should go about it the best way.<br /><br />I am feeling fine now, thank you.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42052216623239653502014-01-28T06:14:57.899-05:002014-01-28T06:14:57.899-05:00Thank you Chris! Yep, all in all it was a good exp...Thank you Chris! Yep, all in all it was a good experience, well not the getting cut part but the rest of it was.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49562719892783783632014-01-28T06:07:56.813-05:002014-01-28T06:07:56.813-05:00Believe it or not, they had a dishwasher but it wa...Believe it or not, they had a dishwasher but it was full of clean stuff and I was just trying to clean up the mess that I made making breakfast.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84631500463215630772014-01-28T06:06:36.126-05:002014-01-28T06:06:36.126-05:00Sorry to hear about Ruth's hand and the visit ...Sorry to hear about Ruth's hand and the visit to hospital, the lengths you guys will go to give your readers the full picture ! Hope it heals well. Steve & Glen Swatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609437645394919732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-29206638927832105822014-01-28T06:03:45.730-05:002014-01-28T06:03:45.730-05:00Thank you Denis and Sandy, lets hope that they sti...Thank you Denis and Sandy, lets hope that they still look good when it comes time to take them out.<br /><br />We weren't sure whether we could eat it either. In fact Kevin made me take some to taste without taking any himself but I made him go back and get some. It wasn't too bad, the curry sure made it much nicer. The mutton curry was delicious!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24533939243383944832014-01-28T05:53:03.889-05:002014-01-28T05:53:03.889-05:00No, I don't think Kevin was happy to hear that...No, I don't think Kevin was happy to hear that, luckily it wasn't really bad and my hand is already feeling much better. We will try to avoid this kind of thing in the future, not really what we had planned on either.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80865971127276420762014-01-28T05:47:57.635-05:002014-01-28T05:47:57.635-05:00Thanks Emily! Yes, the cost was very reasonable es...Thanks Emily! Yes, the cost was very reasonable especially when you consider what it would have cost in the United States.<br /><br />Definitely lots of stories to tell from this trip, no doubt about that.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58113946207078722952014-01-28T05:42:09.526-05:002014-01-28T05:42:09.526-05:00That's what I said to Kevin! We go bungee jump...That's what I said to Kevin! We go bungee jumping, shark cage diving, lots of hiking and even rode an ostrich and I never had a problem until I get this cut from washing dishes, therefore housework is obviously dangerous!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73633758242670072942014-01-28T05:35:44.930-05:002014-01-28T05:35:44.930-05:00I am going to buy one of those gadgets that has a ...I am going to buy one of those gadgets that has a small handle with a foamy kind of ball at the end for washing dishes but I will just use it for the glasses, then I shouldn't have to worry again.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-25857976747711945472014-01-28T05:32:22.337-05:002014-01-28T05:32:22.337-05:00Thank you Paul and Marsha, I am glad that it wasn&...Thank you Paul and Marsha, I am glad that it wasn't any more serious than it was. It's a little sore but other than that, all is well.<br /><br />Dinner was very good!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26114297483490017872014-01-28T05:24:18.704-05:002014-01-28T05:24:18.704-05:00Glad you didn't need stitches, as you say it&#...Glad you didn't need stitches, as you say it's a learning experience and I will definitely take more care then next time so I don't have a repeat of this.<br /><br />It is already feeling better, thanks Contessa.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76950451127923330022014-01-28T05:21:23.735-05:002014-01-28T05:21:23.735-05:00I think after this accident I am now going to inve...I think after this accident I am now going to invest in a wash wand type of thing for washing the glasses rather than a dish cloth.<br /><br />Yep, what is done is done and if you just mope about it, it won't get you anywhere other than being miserable and life is to short for that!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60325113274251790012014-01-28T01:54:48.804-05:002014-01-28T01:54:48.804-05:00Thank you Daryl, we were too! Thank you also for y...Thank you Daryl, we were too! Thank you also for your explanation and link about nurses "Sisters" in Africa.<br /><br />Like Croft asked, what would a male nurse be called? I tried googling it but could not find a good reference to this. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58974907277533230112014-01-28T01:21:28.565-05:002014-01-28T01:21:28.565-05:00We were very impressed with the service that I rec...We were very impressed with the service that I received. They were quick, professional, very clean and caring.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83429307452764037972014-01-28T01:17:50.065-05:002014-01-28T01:17:50.065-05:00Thank you Randy, I am sure it won't take long ...Thank you Randy, I am sure it won't take long to heal.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65964871639133498502014-01-28T01:16:14.097-05:002014-01-28T01:16:14.097-05:00So are we!So are we!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4589781083889284162014-01-28T01:05:45.811-05:002014-01-28T01:05:45.811-05:00Thank you Connie and Barry, I am doing fine!Thank you Connie and Barry, I am doing fine!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31248685438853050332014-01-28T00:59:50.604-05:002014-01-28T00:59:50.604-05:00Thanks Kent, and you are right I will always look ...Thanks Kent, and you are right I will always look at the scar and remember South Africa. We thought about how much that would have cost in the USA and you are probably about right with that amount, sure glad that it happened here and not there.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.com