OK, so I have something coming up that is pretty exciting. I've known for several weeks that I'd be doing this, but wanted to wait to tell everyone until I knew for sure I'd be able to go. I applied to do this months and months ago. Now that almost all of my paperwork has gone through and I'm just waiting on one of my visas, it's becoming very real for me. Don't hate me for not blogging about this sooner :)
This summer I will be participating in Pacific Partnership 2010. I will be onboard the US Navy Ship Mercy as a nurse working with populations in SE Asia, more specifically Vietnam and Cambodia.
I will be participating as a civilian with LDS Humanitarian Services. I will be on board for 6 weeks, tentatively flying into Guam, sailing out to Vietnam and Cambodia, and then flying out from Singapore, Indonesia.
I'm super stoked about this. I've wanted to do something like this for a long time, and it's part of the reason I went into nursing as a career. I'm looking forward to seeing new parts of the world, experiencing new cultures and especially serving these people who need help. It's an exciting project, you can read more about the goals of the trip here:
I've been hard at work these past few weeks getting shots, immunizations, paperwork, malaria prophylaxis, orientation, etc. etc. etc. This week will be spent buying stuff and getting clothing treated with premerthin and DEET for the mosquitoes. And don't worry, you better believe I'll be toting some scopalamine patches and zofran to ward off any seasickness I might experience :)
The ship in and of itself is pretty amazing, with surgical suites, radiology, pharmacy, 100's of patient beds (upwards of 1000)-everything you could ask for in any hospital you visit, if not more. I'm looking forward to seeing it for myself.
So it's a "Bon Voyage" of sorts come May 21st! I can't wait!
7 comments:
Super duper exciting! Yay for exciting life experiences! Enjoy!
Congratulations! I hope you have a wonderful time.
That sounds like so much fun! Lucky you! I'm sure you will have a blast and see some amazing things. So, wait.. I'm confused about one thing though. Are the dates on the map thingy wrong? Will you be back for our end of July reunion? You better be so we can hear all about your amazing trip!
I am so happy for you Kellifer! :-)
Loves!
Jenn, don't worry, I will of course be back for our reunion! I'm only going for 6 weeks; so I will be back the beginning of July, which gives me plenty of time to get to Vegas for our reunion! :) Which I can't wait for!
Yeah for wonderful people who are willing to share thier talents andf smarts with everyone. It's people like you that make this world a wonderful place.
I remember saying you were going to do this. SOOOOOO COOL! Scott will be super jealous you are going to his favorite region of the world. Good luck and have an awesome experience. LOVE YA!!!!
thats so awesome Kelli!! I'll be looking forward to hearing about your adventures. I've always wanted to do something like that too. Hope it goes well!
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