Day 38

Day 38

July 1, 2011

July already…! Today was not the most exciting of days. I went down to the clinic this morning for the usual routine if we are not doing anything else. Went to devotions and then did yet some more research, catching up on emails, and all that other fun stuff that we all just love to do. By the time I knew it however it was time for lunch. My body was so tired today for some reason and I’m not really sure why. I got some sleep last night and as far as I know I wasn’t constantly tossing or turning, but either way, after lunch all I really wanted to do was take a nap. It was more hot than usual today or so it felt. I’m thinking this had something to do with the added fatigue. At lunch however I had the chance to the doctors from Wales. They are so interesting and are so dedicated to their work here in India. I believe they said they have been coming since 1987 or something like that…They are a huge part of the health care worker training that is starting next week. Unfortunately as soon as it starts it will be my time to go home. This week they are working on the health care worker mentor training. These are the people who will look after and assist the healthcare workers once they are out in the field. They invited me to one of their training sessions in the afternoon to get a feel for what they will be in charge of. The session I went to was all about different scenarios they might encounter. There were really some things that I would have never thought of such as how to deal with the hostel people in the villages or even unruly headmasters of the schools. Of course some other scenarios were geared towards how to educate specific groups of people and raise awareness in a community prone to a diverse set of problems. Despite almost falling asleep due to the rhythmic sounds of the fans and a constant breeze to cool me off, I found this lesson very fascinating and useful. I am glad I decided to go. By the time this lesson wrapped up it was already almost five and I don’t think I have been able to stay awake if I spent the next hour and a half observing in the clinic. Therefore I just went back to the room journaled and had a bit of quiet time before dinner. At dinner I was not expecting to have such a great conversation as I did. I sat with the doctors as well as the guy who is in charge of the economic development program here. The economic program is so interesting and it honestly goes hand in hand with the clinical aspects, nutrition, and education. His motto was making something that was already good better. If only I could explain everything that he and his team were working on accomplishing. Our conversation was far better than just what work he was doing here. He really helped me debrief my time here and gave me some words of wisdom. I really needed to have that conversation with someone here that could understand, relate, and speak English and he did just that. I am really thankful when God sends an answer to your hearts needs even when you don’t think you need it yourself.

            I hope my last weekend here is enjoyable and just relaxing honestly. I am ready to get off base for a bit and just explore the city even more than we already have. I’m sure we will hit up most of the spots that we have come to know and feel comfortable going to . Honestly I could care less about what we do. I am more excited to hand out with my friends and leave stress and worries behind, even if it is just for a short while.