Mission Accomplished! Our surgeons Dr. Wally Chang and Dr. Eric Helling, partnered with Dr. Paula Rand, the team pediatrician, to make their final rounds this morning. The last five patients were ready for check-out. The doctors took extra time explaining all the special instructions and answering the concerned parents’ questions – it’s amazing to think about how far these kids have come in just a few days. The doctors couldn’t stop grinning as they signed-off on those final discharge papers.
Back at the O.R., the rest of the team was in full pack-up mode. Sunny Singh tackled the final paperwork and data entry, while the rest of us packed up equipment for transport. By early afternoon, the entire team boarded a bus bound for Danang, where we’ll finally head our separate ways – Chicago, Tucson, San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, even all the way to Dubai. It’s been an incredible mission, and while we’re all ready to head home, it’s hard not to feel a little bittersweet about saying goodbye to our temporary family.
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After all the bags are packed and ready for the elevator; naturally that means it's time to take a selfie 
Dr. Eric Helling (center) with the help of his interpreter, explains all the details about post-surgical care and future possible treatments to Ly 
Fun-loving and energetic Hang, is feeling much better after surgery and is on the mend, posing with his signature peace sign 
Dr. Wally Chang looking over Bin as he recuperates from surgery and is anxious to go home 
Mission Director Tina Fischlin leads the charge in packing up 
Laure Lisk, Mission Dir. Trainee, counting everything down to make sure nothing is left behind 
Christian Seefelder jumps right in to lend a hand
