tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49007736499291955642024-03-13T01:05:35.506-07:00Hope & Healing AfricaMedical Work at Nhaloi Hospital - MozambiqueHendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-22508331943133131572014-02-10T09:17:00.000-08:002014-02-10T09:17:33.345-08:00Big ChangesKeep an eye on us. There are big changes coming. Here are a few highlights:<br />
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<li>A better web presence. We are working on a fully-integrated web page.</li>
<li>Online giving. You will be able to give to Hope & Healing online with your debit/credit card.</li>
<li>Blogging our story. You will be able to track with Dr. Randy Claassen, our medical director, and Hendrik Smidderks, our president as they work on developing the hospital.</li>
<li>A Tshwa-English dictionary. We have 3 people who have taken on the task of developing a Tshwa-English dictionary. This will be a long-term project to benefit staff and teams working at our hospital in Mozambique.</li>
<li>Funding. We are currently applying for grants and working to develop financial partners for the future. If you would like Hope & Healing to make a presentation to your church, organization, or charity, we would be happy to provide that service.</li>
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Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-43251404488123364842013-07-17T09:15:00.000-07:002013-07-17T09:15:11.154-07:002013 Team Home Safe!Our 2013 team just returned last week from a 3 week trip.<br />
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Team members Jim Blackburn, Dr. Randy Claassen, Hendrik Smidderks, and Rolf Hagemann met with the leadership of the Free Methodist Church of Mozambique, local officials, and the Minister of Health in Maputo. They were well received and able to make some progress on plans for 2014.<br />
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The team spent 3 days at Nhaloi meeting with staff and planning for the Claassen's move to the hospital. The local people have been very helpful and positive. Even the local police were asking about the next team! These relationships are crucial.<br />
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The Free Methodist Church of Mozambique appointed a chaplain to the hospital, Rev. Mateus Mawukwane, who speaks fluent English. He will be tremendously helpful to us in 2014. In addition to assisting 2014 teams, he will be teaching Dr. Randy & Janice Portuguese.<br />
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Team members were able to investigate buildings and supplies. There is plenty of reconstruction to do.<br />
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The electrical plant was repaired and is now ready for use. Rafael, an on-site volunteer, will be testing it this month.<br />
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We were unable to drill the new well. We were in contact with a well-driller from South Africa who was too busy in northern Mozambique to be of any assistance to us. We now have local officials working on another contractor. We are also looking at using a team from the Wesleyan Church who has a rig in Mozambique. Please continue to pray.<br />
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Stay tuned for some photos and more info!Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-1048009757098730932013-06-24T13:02:00.002-07:002013-06-24T13:02:59.296-07:002013 Team Leaving Chicago This WeekOur 2013 team is leaving from Chicago on Wednesday, June 26 for Mozambique. This team is primarily the Claassen family, the Smidderks family, and Jim Blackburn. The Claassens are making plans to move to Nhaloi to reopen the hospital in 2014. Smidderks are going to logistical support. Jim is representing the HHA Board of Directors. <br />
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Stay tuned for updates from the field!Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-91693668422155480302013-05-15T13:18:00.000-07:002013-05-15T13:19:51.744-07:00APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTEDWe are now taking applications for our 2014 teams. We are planing to send 2 teams of 8 people each. Here are the details for the teams:<br />
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General Info:<br />
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Team Needs:<br />
We need people who are willing to work hard in less than comfortable conditions to remodel, restock, and restore our hospital/clinic. If you have construction skills, medical skills, organizational skills, ministry skills, or just a strong work ethic and love helping people, you should apply.<br />
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Cost: $3,750.00<br />
This includes airfare, lodging, food, fuel, Mozambique visa, evacuation insurance, and a sight-seeing opportunity.Not included: Passport fees, passport & visa photos, postage for fundraising, and personal spending money.<br />
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Schedule of Financials:<br />
Application Fee: $10.00<br />
Deposit after being accepted: $100 - Due Aug. 1, 2013<br />
1st Installment Due $750 - Sept. 1, 2013<br />
2nd Installment Due $850 - Nov. 1, 2013<br />
3rd Installment Due $500 - Jan. 1, 2014<br />
4th Installment Due $790 - Mar. 1, 2014<br />
Final Installment Due $750 - May 1, 2014 = TOTAL $3,750<br />
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Trip Timing:<br />
The trip will last 3 weeks which includes about 2 weeks at the Nhaloi Hospital site and about 1 week to travel to and from the hospital. The teams will overlap for one week at Nhaloi allowing a critical mass of manpower for the launch of the hospital.<br />
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Dates:<br />
Team 1: June 11 - July 2<br />
Team 2: June 18 - July 9<br />
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To apply click on the 2014 Application tab on the home page. Questions can be emailed to: ezulween@gmail.com <br />
<br />Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-78657896491104746402013-04-02T19:45:00.000-07:002013-04-02T19:45:02.088-07:00We have water!We received word this evening that we have been approved by Clear Blue Global Water Project to receive financial backing for a new well at the hospital site.<br />
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This is fantastic news. We should be drilling a new well in a couple months.<br />
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More about Clear Blue <a href="http://www.clearblueproject.com/#/welcome">here</a><br />
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<br />Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-82861944493227754772013-03-04T08:31:00.004-08:002013-03-04T08:31:50.647-08:00Team Member HonoredJudy McQuown was a member of our 2012 team. She was our OB nurse and we kept her busy. She did a terrific job with the complicated deliveries we handled.<br />
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Judy has been honored as one of the top 100 nurses in the state of Iowa. We know she is great, but it is wonderful for her to receive the public honor.<br />
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<li>We have incorporated "Hope and Healing Africa" and are applying for 501(c)3 status with the IRS. This will give us an avenue to seek corporate funding and grants. </li>
<li>Dr. Claassen & his family will be traveling to Mozambique in June to network with Ministry of Health and make more plans to take up residence ay Nhaloi. Hendrik Smidderks will be traveling with the Claassens for support and communication. Rolf Hagemann and 3D Outreach will again be a partner in this endeavor. More on this soon.</li>
<li>The water situation at Nhaloi remains critical. We have raised a fraction of the funds needed to repair the old well or drill a new well.</li>
<li>A women's group from a church in western Kansas is our first Nurse Sponsor. They are providing salary support for one of the nurses at Nhaloi. It only costs $30 a month!</li>
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We are seeking more financial support. If you are interested in sponsoring a nurse, helping with the water situation, or are willing to provide support for Dr. Claassen's return, please contact Hendrik at ezulween@gmail.comHendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-60112460655868533482012-07-06T23:27:00.001-07:002012-07-06T23:27:09.489-07:00Into AfricaThe team landed in South Africa safe and sound. We rested well last night and this morning we being the drive to the Mozambique border. Pray that our crossing goes smoothly. We will be worshipping with the people in Maputo tomorrow. Jared celebrated his birthday in his birthplace complete with drums and African singers.Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-51745546623265824292012-07-02T05:55:00.002-07:002012-07-02T05:55:26.259-07:00Wichita EagleWe were featured in the Wichita Eagle. Check out the story and the photos. Thank to Stan Singer for the help!<br />
<a href="http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/02/2394406/wichita-mission-group-heading.html">Click Here</a>Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-10481749162500608872012-06-23T15:47:00.000-07:002012-06-23T15:47:37.923-07:00Malaria and Our TeamWe now know we are getting close. The team started their malaria medicine today. Two weeks from today our team will cross the South Africa/Mozambique border at Ressano Garcia and drive into the capital, Maputo.<br />
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Prayer Requests:<br />
Medical Supplies - We are concerned about getting our medical supplies through all the border crossings without taxes, tariffs, or duty. Pray that officials allow us through without any hassles.<br />
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Visas - We are applying for Visas through the Mozambique embassy in Washington DC. Pray that this is a swift and smooth process.<br />
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Transportation - We have had a last minute change of plans on vehicles in South Africa. We cannot use a vehicle we were hoping to. Pray that one more vehicle can be found without stress or cost.<br />
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Thanks for keeping up with us. We will be posting regularly as the trip begins on July 2.Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-2446872695590189882012-06-20T08:31:00.000-07:002012-06-20T08:31:18.604-07:00For those who are afraid of traveling to Mozambique<br />
<a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201206170214.html">Click here</a><br />
Mozambique is listed as one of the top 50 peaceful countries.Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-6527149846948845462012-06-09T13:27:00.001-07:002012-06-09T13:27:20.321-07:00Bringing it togetherWe are now inside of 30 days until lift-off. Here are a few notes of update and concern:<br />
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Travel Plans<br />
Two vehicles are driving from Wichita to Chicago. One is going through Iowa to pick up Judy, one of the RN's. The other vehicle is driving through Springfield, IL, to pick up medical supplies and Jim, another RN. Two team members, Bill & Maria, will be flying to Chicago from their respective launch points. Pray that all arrive in Chicago on time and safe.<br />
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Border-crossing Concerns<br />
Pray that we will be able to cross international borders without incident. We will be caring a significant supply of medical equipment that will be donated to the hospital. We need to be able to cross without tariffs or duty fees. <br />
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South African Drivers<br />
We are blessed to be partnering with Rolf Hageman of <a href="http://www.3d-outreach.com/">3D - Outreach</a> . He and another man will be driving us from Johannesburg to Maputo and Nhaloi and back again. Rolf has been a tremendous blessing. His experience and availability have made him a valuable asset.<br />
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Medical Supplies<br />
We are in the final stages of gathering medical supplies. There are a couple of items we are having difficulty obtaining, primarily medications. The next two weeks will include inventorying and creating manifests. Thanks to all who have contributed to the gathering of the supplies including doctors, nurses, hospitals, and individuals. You know who you are.<br />
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Personal Note<br />
One of team members has a family member battling cancer. This is a difficult time to be gone. Please pray for health and strength.Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-4033349810213012782012-06-09T13:13:00.001-07:002012-06-09T13:13:10.810-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Judy McQuown is featured in her local paper and Avera Holy Family Hospital Foundation partners with Hope & Healing Africa.
Read about it <a href="http://www.esthervilledailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/515880/Avera-s-McQuown-prepares-for--mission-project.html?nav=5003">here </a>Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-4889785643472547822012-04-30T12:11:00.000-07:002012-04-30T12:11:28.885-07:00Our T-Shirt DesignWe are ordering T-Shirts today. We will be picking them up on Friday. If you would like one, please call the church office - (316)722-3125 or buy one this Friday (5/4/12) at the benefit concert.<br />
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<br />Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-84358552184029914372012-04-24T09:48:00.001-07:002012-04-24T09:48:21.574-07:00SKYPE Conference CallJust a reminder to the team...<br />
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We are holding a Skype conference call on Thursday, April 26 at 7pm. Hendrik's Skype name is: hendrik.smidderks<br />
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See you on Skype!Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-45818006715802325622012-03-27T20:48:00.001-07:002012-03-27T20:49:43.296-07:00Landmines and RatsIn a most bizarre story, the remaining landmines left after the civil war are being demined with the help of rats. Trained rats. I had to post this because I first thought it was a joke, but it is true!<br />
Here is the <a href="http://www.apopo.org/cms.php?cmsid=25&lang=en">link</a> to the story.<br />
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By the way, we will not be in any areas with remaining landmines. When I traveled there in 1998 I met two Australians who were demining. They asked me right away where we would be working. They assured me that there were no mines left in the area around Nhaloi.Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-37936557038822268292012-03-21T20:33:00.001-07:002012-03-21T20:33:27.791-07:00More on Medical SuppliesJim B. in Illinois put us in touch with a terrific charity that is prepared to help us with medical equipment. Today Jim, Hendrik, and a friend, Dave, toured their facility outside Springfield, Illinois. Most of the supplies we are wanting to take will be available through them at almost no cost. Stay tuned as we update our list. Team members be prepared to carry medical supplies in your luggage!Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-22802693284319667782012-03-09T10:46:00.000-08:002012-03-09T10:46:24.837-08:00Map of Nhaloi<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=218133133026900946337.0004bad3b94bff7c07db5&msa=0&ll=-23.099471,35.259848&spn=0.009967,0.021136">CLICK HERE</a> to find Nhaloi Hospital on Google Maps<br />
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Select Satelite view to see the buildingsHendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-16424981951562049162012-03-09T09:33:00.002-08:002012-03-09T09:39:41.016-08:00Malaria Information for the Massinga DistrictNhaloi Hospital is in the Massinga district of Inhambane province. The Malaria Consortium published a page with some interesting stats. Most interesting to me is the following:<br />0.79 hospital beds per 1000 inhabitants<br />Fatality rate due to malaria in pediatric wards was 2.3%<br />10 health facilities in a district of 186,292 people<br /> <a href="http://www.malariaconsortium.org/inscale/pages/implementation-sites/mozambique/massinga">CLICK HERE</a><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"><img src="img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span>Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-76100370161478604452012-03-08T14:58:00.003-08:002012-03-08T18:41:36.981-08:00Preliminary Medical SuppliesHere is the first list of medical 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style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">6 Stethoscopes </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">2 Manuel BP Cuffs </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">2 Pulse Oxymeters </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">IV Lines and Needles </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">Suture Kit</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Drug Samples: Pain Meds and Antibiotics </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Surgical masks</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Exam gloves - latex and nitrile</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Sterile gloves</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Sterile areas</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Misc. surgical equipment for minor procedures (hemostats, scalpels, etc.)</li></ul><p>We have already secured:</p><ul><li>2 Nebulizers</li><li>1 Otoscope</li><li>1 Fetal Dopplar</li></ul><p>If you would like to help, please contact Hendrik at ezulween@gmail.com<br /></p>Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-46637448852562813312012-03-08T14:48:00.002-08:002012-03-08T14:57:38.934-08:00Fever PitchI probably shouldn't use that turn of phrase with a medical team going to the tropics, but things are heating up, figuratively and literally.<br /><br />We are in a push to purchase our airfare for the team. With the Summer Olympics in London in July and the strife with Iran driving up fuel costs, airline ticket prices are rising rapidly. We are going to plan on purchasing the tickets in the next week. This means we need to raise another $5000 - $6000 in the next week. Scary!<br /><br />I was reminded this morning in reading scripture that God is able. If this team is to be successful, it will only be with His help.<br /><br />This afternoon I made phone calls to try to open new contacts for funding. I am happy to say that the time was not wasted.<br /><br />On another front, we are moving ahead with securing medical supplies. One piece of great news is that we have been promised a fetal dopplar. This piece of equipment is almost brand new. One of team members, Judy McQuown will be training the nurses at Nhaloi in it is use.<br /><br />Two physicians in the Wichita area have expressed a desire to assist in the acquisition of other medical supplies. Jim in Illinois is also soliciting donations. I will be posting a list and as the items come in I will update it.Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-16532735706902281792012-03-01T13:12:00.000-08:002012-03-01T13:14:05.256-08:00Village girl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOlTmQZ4_EqbNBCx7SeeH7FS06ClYtK39OpDh6kHj2tAR3V5-dQ4NBFRaYP1agtXKMeVJVbaom10WrXOg7kpRjTz8tZsmlKvanf0ssoGJkgnbmsnkwzsziSq-eASw1z23a0zGZyn7tII/s1600/Nhaloi+9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOlTmQZ4_EqbNBCx7SeeH7FS06ClYtK39OpDh6kHj2tAR3V5-dQ4NBFRaYP1agtXKMeVJVbaom10WrXOg7kpRjTz8tZsmlKvanf0ssoGJkgnbmsnkwzsziSq-eASw1z23a0zGZyn7tII/s400/Nhaloi+9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715039935283693090" border="0" /></a>Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-89816761596424478112012-03-01T12:30:00.000-08:002012-03-01T12:31:43.575-08:00Mission Residence<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgx-Ht1kPHJ4Vhpu9ZG4Dcg7bNFx-hP5U4vYYFZ8tMA6-hflUoeZZUh1XsMRRjkOx8Gt9bnZYV_GwoLZFB4LYMXC9JU9XmhVkaJqzxKWfQqnJqCpjW1lyawTl_wRJdVUkBN1pDdCZSjU/s1600/Nhaloi+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgx-Ht1kPHJ4Vhpu9ZG4Dcg7bNFx-hP5U4vYYFZ8tMA6-hflUoeZZUh1XsMRRjkOx8Gt9bnZYV_GwoLZFB4LYMXC9JU9XmhVkaJqzxKWfQqnJqCpjW1lyawTl_wRJdVUkBN1pDdCZSjU/s400/Nhaloi+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715029016258340018" border="0" /></a>Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-85287686677204767482012-03-01T12:28:00.000-08:002012-03-01T12:30:20.902-08:00Doctor's Residence<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirolfBHR_gSHn76lMz7G7PqvCLWc6N2WjegBbpA6uavs6An0WXCoW9b6PUXflqxNZojgjou1V3cxUA33OIBsRd0Mmt-USAK4Sq_r6w9O0XHz7G2hRccFgdk7eeHzf04tl6prLTA3GVcUg/s1600/Nhaloi+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirolfBHR_gSHn76lMz7G7PqvCLWc6N2WjegBbpA6uavs6An0WXCoW9b6PUXflqxNZojgjou1V3cxUA33OIBsRd0Mmt-USAK4Sq_r6w9O0XHz7G2hRccFgdk7eeHzf04tl6prLTA3GVcUg/s400/Nhaloi+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715028674514549698" border="0" /></a>Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900773649929195564.post-61170238306913032532012-03-01T11:53:00.001-08:002012-03-01T11:54:53.224-08:00PhotosI am adding some photos from 1998. A little dated, but you can get the idea.Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16869051607779685966noreply@blogger.com0