12:00 Third case- Planned ileostomy closure but instead dilation of anal stricture 12:40 Consult for rule out appendicitis 13:00 Lunch and wordle with my husband

19:00 Dinner and time with my husband- we’re watching Obi-Wan! 21:00 Still on call but time for bed, until the phone rings again :)

Excited to host Britney Grayson, MD, PhD !

This is how my husband convinced me to watch Star Wars. #yodaavocadotoast #sarlaccpitpotpie #jabathehummus #wookiecookie

We drove away at 10:12am and less than 20 minutes later, at least 3 children were shot right there on the campus. There are no words for this feeling. I think the normal feeling is supposed to be relief- relief that we were already gone and our lives are safe. (2/)

But to do what I do makes me literally one of the most qualified people on the planet to help in that situation. Why had we driven away just minutes before? Could I have helped those children if we were still there? I feel guilty for being safe. (3/)

But furthermore, WHY ARE OUR CHILDREN BEING MASSACRED IN THEIR SCHOOLS?! I have no idea when this country will have had enough and I'm utterly, completely, totally shocked that, as a nation, we aren't there yet.

I have personally operated on a school shooting victim. I have told too many parents and family members that their loved ones are dead as a result of gun violence. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

Please join me in praying for healing for these children. Pray for the doctors, nurses, and surgeons caring for them right now. Pray for all the little hearts that weren't physically wounded but who will never be the same. Pray. Pray. PRAY.

UPDATE- 3 children are confirmed dead. 3 children who learned the word "Jambo" this morning from us in chapel. 3 children who were learning all the verses of Amazing Grace to sing for grandparents day next week. 3 children who didn't have to die. Lord be with us. Lord, be with us

I stand by every word. We are placing the burden of gun violence at the feet of our children. apnews.com/article/nashvi…

INDUCTED! Finally had the opportunity to walk to stage and accept my certificate as an international member of APSA Surgeons . So excited for the work we're doing to share our resources with the world. Proud to be a part! #member #APSA23

Just back from a beautifully peaceful 3 day retreat at Malu Lodge. Talking, dreaming, praying, and listening for the future plans of Kenya Operate! Oh and eating, did we mention eating? The food (and people) were INCREDIBLE!!

Incredibly proud to have won the Judah Folkman award for outstanding research for our work on pediatric central line associated blood stream infections at APSA2024. Huge thanks to my mentor Britney Grayson, MD, PhD #APSA2024 #CLABSI

Words cannot express how proud I am of Muse Freneh, MD and the hard work he put in to this project. CONGRATULATIONS!! Thanks to all who made this possible! It’s always about the kids! #pedsurgbestsurg PAACS BethanyKids AIC Kijabe Hospital IUSM Pediatric Surgery Indiana Surgery -Indiana Univ School of Medicine Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC)

This is what shipping 367 lbs (167 kg) of supplies looks like- WHEW! It took me more than a week to sort and pack these most generous donations. We are so thankful to all our donors/partners! #pedsurgbestsurg P.S. BethanyKids surgeons- a lot of this will make its way to YOU!

She's HERE! Welcome Dr. Sarah Tracy to Kenya- the inaugural Indiana Surgery -Indiana Univ School of Medicine IUSM Pediatric Surgery fellow to rotate BethanyKids AIC Kijabe Hospital! Thanks to Brian Gray, Alan Ladd, & Riley Children's Foundation, we created the *FIRST* US American Board of Surgery & ACGME approved international rotation for #PedSurg Fellows!

We are so excited to announce that I've accepted a new, part-time position as the Chief Medical Officer of BethanyKids! We will continue to live & work AIC Kijabe Hospital while also working with BK to support our graduate surgeons across the African continent!

Hey oh #CMO! I am SO excited to step into this new role with BethanyKids & help all of our graduate surgeons maximize their ability to provide quality pediatric surgical care in Jesus' name! Access to safe surgery is a human right, no matter your age!

Fours year have FLOWN by! So thankful to be doing this work :)