Today at 0800, I skipped out of Allen hospital, unemployed, and happy to start off in a different direction. As many of you know, my last six months were spent working on the medical oncology floor as an RN. It's true, it is one of the most stressful jobs I've ever had, and I am beyond ready to return to the relaxed, slower-paced Latino way of life.
Although I'm happy to have the stress of 4 Tower behind me, it was hard to leave all of the amazing people I met during my short period of employment. We had a great team of nurses, and I learned a lot from the patients I provided care for. Some of them facing the end of life, even at young ages, the patients and families were able to bring out the positives, and still had smiles on their faces.
Who knows, some day maybe I will be called back to providing care for cancer patients, or hospice patients. But for now, it's off to Honduras for another year. I am returning to NPH, the home for orphaned and abandoned children that I volunteered at last year. My role this time around has changed slightly. I will have more of a management/coordinator position, working closely with the girl who is in charge of the clinics, who is from Honduras. She never received actual nursing education, but has had years of experience working in clinics, and is quite knowledgeable.
I am looking forward to getting back to the children and my friends in Honduras, especially during the Christmas season. Several other volunteers that were down there with me will be returning for visits over New Year's, so there are many good times ahead.
You will find my mailing address off to the left. I always love receiving letters and packages! I will have access to the internet, so emails as well are always welcome! They keep the volunteers pretty busy down there, so if I'm slow with responses, my apologies in advance!
Enjoy the holiday season.
Peace,
A.K.
hangin by the fogata
one of my favorite weekend activities on the Ranch - a large bonfire, soccer and other games down near the boys' homes
josue blew over my jenga
in the volunteer house, having dinner and playing games with a couple kids
4 comments:
I'm glad to see you're going back, because I know it's something you really want to do. Have a great time!
I like all the pretty dots her on your page! I am so excited for you and I look forward to seeing you in just a couple of weeks. I will be back from the 23rd through the 28th so let's make some time. PS The small picture on the left hand side of your page isn't really showing up so you might want to take a look at that. Cheers
Annie,
From all of on 4net, we will truely miss you and your awesome personality! You always did know how to make me laugh, dumb crap. Just kidding.
I wish you all the best in your new life adventures. I am so happy and excited for you; you know your calling and you are going for it. You are one of the best nurses I know. The children are really lucky to meet you and have someone like you care for them.
Try to remember the good times on 4net.. and try to forget certain .. people.
Luv ya hon! Take care!
Annie,
You make me want to go back again for real! Maybe someday. Look forward to reading your posts...Margi (from MN)
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