I’ve been in Roatán for a little over a week. It’s been
exhausting (mostly due to information overload) but it has been really good.
one room |
this is where I weight & measure kiddos |
the other room |
waiting area |
The hospital is so different than what I’m used to. It is
unbelievably hot. People are everywhere. While doctors are seeing patients,
other patients and nurses and doctors walk in and out of the room. It feels…
chaotic. All of this, of course, is through the eyes of foreigner. Of course it
feels different. But it does not feel unsafe. Doctors and nurses are caring for
their patients, and caring for them very well, with the few resources they
have. The hard part is that they have few resources.
Nursing Education |
These are my initial observations. It is hard to see some of
these things, and it’s important to see them. But equally (if not more)
important is seeing that these professionals want to care for their patients in
the best way possible, and they are trying to do so. As far as my role as a
volunteer in all of this, I’m not sure what to think exactly, except that I am
going to learn a lot. If anyone has any insight, I would love to hear it. All
these things have been tumbling around my head all week. Luckily I’ve been able
to chat about it with other volunteers, but I’d love to hear what friends and
family back home think about this, or experiences they’ve had.
So yes, it’s been exhausting. But I have been incredibly
blessed to be living with an amazing, welcoming family who I have no doubt will
take really good care of me while I’m here. They’ve showed me around the
island, introduced me to their family, and have made me some amazing food
(Doris’ baleadas are AMAZING!!). Sunday was Independence Day here, and this weekend
was full of festivities, including several parades.
One week has already been eye opening… it’s going to be an
interesting three months.
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