Saturday, April 9, 2011

This is what's happening

It's been a while since my last post. I hope I didn't leave anyone hanging about the outcome of the last screening day and Ibrahim. He came to the ship and got an x-ray of his foot and spine. I don't know the exact results because Ibrahim just kept saying "I'm fine, I'm fine" and the doctor couldn't tell me because of confidentiality, but I do know he is mostly healed now. We keep in touch a bit still. His daughter will have her surgery in 4 weeks and I can't wait to see the look on their faces when she comes out of the OR with no huge hernia extending from her belly. When that day comes I'll be sure to post some pictures of us. As for me, I am doing much better too. I spoke to several close friends about what happened and they helped me to unpack it all and understand it.

The ship is in full swing now. The ORs are busy cutting, breaking, reforming and stitching. The wards are busy changing dressings, checking vitals and dripping fluids. And me and my team are busy checking cabinets, carrying boxes and labeling things. I can't say enough good things about my team in supply this year. We are getting the job done in better and faster ways than I could have expected. We have a new hospital director this year and we are on our way to becoming a well oiled machine. I have taken on a new role this year as well. In addition to my regular duties in supply, I now coordinate the support areas in the hospital as well. Places like the lab, radiology, pharmacy and that kind of stuff. I am easing into my new responsibilities because supply has kept me extremely busy so far. One of the best parts about the new job is the upgrade in cabin that it comes with. As of today, I live in three man cabin instead of a four man cabin. It doesn't sound like much, but I now have my very own space including a desk and a non-bunk bed. Fantastic.

I despise writing blogs like this one that are purely informative and kind of boring, but there it is. An update was needed and I currently have no emotional energy to put into a proper post.