Well, i've been requested to update
I haven't taken the time to update in a while because nothing new and exciting is happening here. However, it is South Africa so, i figure there's always something new to talk about.
For the past month i've had 2 other interns at the hospital with me, both of them Certified Child Life Specialists. It was so nice to have them around, unfortunately they were only here for a month and so they have left and gone back to the states already. (sad face) They brought with them many new resources, including a ton of bubbles, which was amazing! Sadly, I will not have any more partners until November and then it will be a very large group of students. On the bright side, this means that I have another month to get my stuff together before they come. Hopefully they will each take over a ward and I am crossing my fingers that they will have plenty to keep them busy. It could get quite crowded in our very tiny office with another 12 people.
The weather is finally starting to get warmer. However, it is Cape Town, so in one day it will go from sunny/beautiful to cloudy/crazy windy/freezing. Even on a sunny day, the wind can be so strong and cold that it's not nice to walk anywhere. I can't complain tho because in about a month when it really starts to get cold back home, it will be nice and warm here (anyone want to come visit?)
Our house is quite full now, we have 9/10 rooms full, with the exception of this week - 2 people being on vacation. Luckily for me, the house is still pretty chill and we all get along for the most part. Of course, with the 9 people living in close quarters, there's bound to be some form of aggravation every now and then. But for now, Ill happily live in peace :)
Today, I am home sick, not sure sick with what. Hoping to recover by tomorrow so I can have a full week.
That's all I have for now, but I do have 1 photo for the week, i think it's my favorite from last week
NICE photo...one of my favs too! I hope you're learning lots...
ReplyDelete** children's diagnoses and their resilience to deal w/ life...
** your gifts and talents, and the way God has wired you to be present and encouraging
** that He is the Good Shepherd, always faithful, promises to make good out of bad, etc...
** that you are loved and missed...
glad to hear an update, shp. hope you feel better soon. that's great you had some certified CLS's with you- maybe they gave you some pointers, too? :) miss you. thiking about and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteFirst thing....bubbles!?!?! I love bubbles....hope you and the kids found them more than enjoyable! :)
ReplyDeleteSecondly- Sounds like you definitely have fallen into routinely activities and really making cape town your home away from home!