Daily Mission Update: Day 3 — Continuing Surgeries & Sharing Moments of Joy
Today marked our third day of surgery, and our momentum continues to build as our team grows even more coordinated, efficient, and resilient. We completed five surgeries—each one meaningful, each one a new step toward restoring function and hope.
Our surgical list today included a wide range of complex and delicate procedures:
Wrist fusion with a forearm flap
Tendon transfer
Gouty tophi excision
Trigger finger release
One of today’s most memorable moments was caring for Luis, the patient featured in our spotlight story this week. He underwent surgery to straighten his wrist, and afterward he expressed deep gratitude to the entire team. Seeing the immediate change in his limb—and the hope in his eyes—was a powerful reminder of why this work matters.
Beyond the operating rooms, the day was filled with small acts of kindness that made a big impact. Our CRNA, Yvette, surprised the children’s ward by ordering pizza—an unexpected treat that brought so much joy. Later, Yvette and our translator Kenya spent time helping the children with their hair, turning the hallway into a space filled with laughter, chatter, and connection.
Our teams continue to work beautifully together, supporting one another and overcoming challenges as they arise. Today wasn’t just about surgeries—it was about compassion, teamwork, and creating moments of comfort and dignity for our patients and their families.
We’re grateful for another meaningful day, and we look forward to continuing this work tomorrow.
Ryan Benson, Blogger
