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Good things are happening!

Hello again! So here’s a quick update about the goings-on in Gobas: the IDCC opening was a great success.   Yesterday I spent the day in my neighboring village of Semolale with the doctor, Doctor Mashini, learning the process of how an official ARV day   is supposed to run.   He taught me the ins and outs of the system and recommended I teach everyone in Gobojango.   After transferring some patients from Semolale to Gobojango, learning to schedule appointments, and to take vital signs, the doctor then invited me to his house for a late lunch.   There, I met the doctor’s lovely wife and ate probably one of the most delicious meals I’ve had since I’ve arrived in Botswana.   Since Mr. and Mrs. Mashini are from DRC, they grow plants from their home country and cook with them.   I helped myself to seconds and even tried spring bock meat (which wasn’t necessarily my favorite).   Once I returned to the Gobas Health Post, I proceeded to find a corner stuffed with posters that everyone