Friday, April 27, 2007

The end! or perhaps the beginning...

I have finished my last final. It feels good to be done. this year has been great, as I have learned lots and made lots of new friends. School was rather enjoyable most of the time, except when I was madly studying!
Now, I must move on and transition rather quickly into preparing for Angola. I leave on Monday, April 30. Only 3 more sleeps! Right now I'm at my parents farm, I'll be here until I leave on Monday.
On Wednesday I finished packing my suitcase or so I thought. I was rather shocked when I put in everything I had wanted to pack (and more) and my suitcase closed with very little difficulty. I did not realize there was a problem until I lifted it up. It was rather heavy but I thought all of my time spent studying has meant that my muscles have wasted away to nothing. I packed it in my car and drove home. My brother, Stephen, helped carry my suitcase to the house. He stated that it weighed 75 lbs (purely estimation). Upon calculating its weight I have discovered it weighs 75 lbs. I think I can bring 44 lbs. I have a little work to do in the next few days!
Thank-you to all of you who are praying for me, I have been so blessed and encouraged by your support! God bless!

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Pre-natal Clinic at Rio da Huila

Pre-natal Clinic at Rio da Huila
This is me and my chara (person with the same name as me). She is a nursing student in Lubango and spent her holidays at the clinic getting some hands on experience. I was able to teach her how to measure bellies and find heart rates. It was really exciting to see her face light up as she felt the baby.

Pre-natal Clinic at Rio da Huila

Pre-natal Clinic at Rio da Huila
This is a traditional olumhuila lady. Her many beads are a sign of her wealth and status within her village.

My friend Fernando

My friend Fernando