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Ah, working on a public holiday... every nurses' dream come true, right? Actually, I don't mind in the least, especially if it's a day that involves special people and a special treat :) And on Monday, our patients and the staff of Living Care got both!
We were blessed to have a team here visiting from Smoky Hill Vineyard Church, in Colorado, and as a part of all they did at Living Hope, they hosted a good 'ole fashioned BBQ in the front yard of the hospital. The patients and staff loved it! What a nice break in our normal routine, and a great way to celebrate Sept 24th, Heritage Day.
If you ask someone what they are celebrating on Heritage Day, they might not have a specific answer for you... basically it means... celebrate who you are and where you came from! In the broader context of the "Rainbow Nation" it honors the coming together and celebrating of our diversity. In recent years, it's also become known as Braai Day, and Desmond Tutu even lent his patronage to national Braai day, believing that the SA culinary tradition of BBQ is what unites our diverse nation, so braai we will!
Aprons on! Tongs in hand!
Boerwors sausages chargrilled = Done!
Patients are ready and waiting
Dishing up
Handing out
Yum!
The staff getting to enjoy a moments rest
The patient's enjoying the sun!
Thanks Smoky Hill!
