I worked 4 shifts in a crazy hospital in third world conditions
I delivered a baby and assisted in a few others
I assisted in suturing a woman back up
I witnessed things you never would in any medical clinic or hospital in the US
I held hands with some very scared women in a lot of pain
I cleaned up quite a few newborns
I administered medications and vitamins to lots of poor, sick Filipinos
I ran my own doctor's table at our outreach
I went 4 days on 7 hours of sleep
I slept 16 hours in one go last night.
It's mid-way through my medical mission school in the Philippines and I have learned and seen a lot. We have a 4 day weekend now and I'm going to the beach.
If the computer I'm on wasn't taking so long I'd upload a picture of myself with the baby I delivered, but you guys will just have to wait til next time. Sorry!
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that is immersion! you're learning so much, it sounds tough...and amazing. Have a good LOOOOOONG weekend :]
ReplyDeleteMy girl! All I can say is if you hadn't completely grown up, you did so in the last week. I'm amazed at all you've done and that you endured with so little sleep. What a crash course you're getting. Delivering a baby? Dispensing meds? I'm so proud of you - it is a beautiful thing to witness your compassion and bravery, even from afar.
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Marleigh! I saw the cutie you delivered on your myspace. Amazing!
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