Goodbyes

I am sad to say that my time here is coming to an end. Only two shifts left and three days until my plane leaves. I cannot believe two months has already past. I feel like I just got here and adjusted to the country. When I look back at my experience I am shocked at everything I have accomplished. Not many 22 year olds can say they have delivered 9 babies or assisted with several births. I am so blessed to have had this opportunity and experience. At baby checks I have been telling my patients it will be the last time they will see me. Several have sent me text messages thanking me for everything I have done and to have a safe trip. I am going to miss my patients and all the women I have worked with. I have had a great time with the girls I have lived with and it is sad we may never see each other again. They all have a heart for missions and plan on taking their degree to developing countries. I am proud of them for learning the language and making it through this rigorous program with only a one month break in two years. They are amazing! It has also been a blessing to have Tilly and Casey with me on this trip. We have grown together in our friendships and nursing skills. We have had fun times together and this trip would not have been the same without them.

Tilly, Me, Casey

Glad we could have this experience together!

I am excited to come home and see all of my family, church family and friends. It will be nice to get back into a normal routine with a normal sleep pattern. I would just like to thank everyone who has supported me for this trip. You will never know how thankful I am for your assistance. I cannot even put into words how much I have learned and experienced. I am just so thankful for everyday I was able to have here in Davao. It has been amazing! With one year of nursing school left it will be interesting to see what God has in store for me. I am anxious to know if I will be overseas or traveling in the U.S. I have had a lot to think about as far as what type of nursing I want to do. Although I am still unsure I think God will let me know once I pass my boards. Living in this culture has definitely given me a taste of what it would be like to live outside the U.S. I guess we will wait and see where God wants me next.

Here are some fun lists

Things I will miss
Delivering babies
Living with these girls
Milo; nestle chocolate powder mix
McDonalds Delivery
Coke Floats; coke, ice cream, and chocolate syrup. Don't judge it until you have tried it!
Never being cold
Things I will NOT miss
Constant honking
Every man saying "Hi ma' am"
Being stared at everywhere
Grocery shopping; So busy and long lines!
Having Filipinos cut in front of you in line
Language barriers
Things I am looking forward to
Deli meat; does not exist here
Table Napkins!!!
Sports
Air Conditioning
My Family!