Friends of Kijabe

Ginny and I had both an outward and inward call to Africa. Outward is Mark Newton saying to me, Rodger you’d be perfect for this environment because you love Africa, you love the people, you’re an academician and you know how to teach. And he paid me a left-handed compliment, you’re older and not scared of old drugs, older technology, or lack of technology. We had been interested in missions, not...

Great quotes: You can’t just have this sudden burst of energy and make it to Canada. You have to embrace the journey, embrace the patience, embrace the suffering. Your feet are like, “bro, what are you doing to me!” That’s when it comes to the point, if it hasn’t been a dream for a while, you’ll drop out. It just has to boil down to, “how bad do you want it?” If you’re going out there expecting to...

On challenges of giving patients the best treatment, in a timely manner, for affordable cost. Caring for trauma needs versus scheduled elective surgeries Importance creating and utilizing the necessary teams. Origins of Isaac's attitude and heart for medicine.

Conversation Notes: What is unique about Kijabe Hospital? What did your dad do that you are proud of? Why are your parents amazing? What was your domestic violence/sexual assault project for the hospital? Struggles with trust - what does it mean to trust in God when your life is turned upside down? Book Discussion - Option B by Sheryl Sandberg (not plan B*) What is it like having to come up with a...

Why are you in Kijabe? Purely because of a conviction. . .I get to be part of an ecosystem of healthcare that yes, at times may not be perfect, but everyone in it seems to be geared toward giving these patients the best. I'm really convicted that this is where God wants me, he's made a way this far, and I'm totally enjoying what I do. Watching lives be changed, and being part of what God is doing...