Busy first day with 12 surgeries successfully completed, 3 lips and 9 palates, long day at hospital for all, starting around 8am and left the hospital at 7:30 pm! Got back to the hotel and had a quick dinner and then get some good power sleep, to be ready for a busy day tomorrow.

We are witnessing great progress from the fruits of our labor already. The patients from yesterday were all discharged this morning as they were doing great, and feeling anxious to go home. Saying goodbye to patient families is always a little sad, but the tears are that of joy, not sadness. Excited for tomorrow!