Changes, they are a comin'...

Another week has come and gone and patients have been taken care of to the best of our ability. I am happy to have a few days off to relax as the next few months hold some unique changes as well as some more difficult terrain.

My dear friends and current medical directors Sarah and Sean are leaving MBH heading back to the US on Wednesday for some much needed rest, recuperation and time to figure out logistics for their next project, they are global health junkies so I am sure they will continue their work abroad in the future. This will leave me to be in charge around here for a few months until the staff midwife comes in Sept or until another N.D. comes to take over long term. I am excited and nervous for this new chapter though I feel fully prepared for the job with an excellent support network here, the staff has become like my family! I will stay here in Haiti until Aug/Sept based on scheduling etc and then head back to the US to spend some time with my family and friends who I miss terribly. It will be a culture shock no questions asked to step foot on American soil after living in Haiti for 8 mo. I guess I can look to Sarah and Sean for support as this is exactly what they are doing in less than one week…I am jealous they get to hug their families, hang out with their friends and maybe even eat some Thai food…mmm…Thai food.

I guess I am going to chalk up this new chapter as a nice fat learning experience that will enhance my ability to run clinics abroad in the future which is something I hope to be a part of. I love global and community health and I love Haiti so I am sure the next chapter of my life will encompass one of the above, if not all. There is so much to learn and I am ready to soak it all up like a sponge. I am also extraordinarily excited about having my own room, it’s little things like this that make all the difference J