Last Day In Civilization

So I just had a really lovely cup of tea, an extra long "hot" shower, enjoyed blow drying my hair, brushing my teeth from water right out of the tap - all the things that I may not be able to do for several days. I have been a nervous ninny all week, had several panic attacks about going on this trip and had to give myself a good talking to. But now, just hours before I leave for the Haitian Refugee Camp and I am strangely calm. I have been in a self reflective mood all week, asking myself why am I doing this. I have come to the conclusion it is coming from a deep passion for my craft of nursing and knowing I have the skills to effect change for a population of the worlds children that live in the worst conditions. I want to do, be a part of something bigger than myself and I want to live out my favorite quote of all times by that wonderful role model Gandhi - "Be the change you want to see in the world." I have taught my children to live that way, I need to be a model of it too and live it.

Also I just found out a media crew is coming down with us, a photographer and a journalist are accompanying us to document our trip. The hospital is making the most of the PR machine and their role in global health. Don't really like the limelight but have a feeling I will stick out with my English accent, anyways it may result in a series of articles in the local rag so watch this space, you may in fact be about to know someone famous!!!!

I am hoping for Internet and cell phone service down there but I am uncertain if that will be possible. In my absence Colin is going to be the gatekeeper of my blog, this could be both scary and amusing so know the keeper of this Blog is in no way responsible for what Dr Colin Miller may publish on my behalf but I am certainly grateful for his efforts.

So, my dear friends I bid you farewell for a little while and pray I come back enriched, amazed and parasite free!!!!!