Well I was too late to respond and missed my chance (another nurse in our unit is going though!)...but I received another, more fascinating email from a friend in the NICU today!
This is another ship going to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Samoa throughout the summer providing medical assistance/training and other humanitarian aid to these countries. They said, the ship the Navy is using is small and much older (than the other ship used on the previous mission), and is very basic. Life will be difficult, space will be tight, many ladders and will be not particularly comfortable. Only the most fit individuals need to consider this mission. Land housing in tents with mosquito nets in the hot and humid air. All volunteer. ---although the church flies you out and the Navy pays for room and food on the ship---
What did I do? Emailed her immediately and said, "SIGN ME UP!"
Well, I got an email from her today, and it looks like I was just short. If I had one more qualification (certification), I could have made it!!! AAAHHH! Although, I get to be on their mailing list now and hopefully I will be able to join another trip later.
I love our church!
6 comments:
That must feel good to be able to help in areas so needed! I hope you have the opportunity to go...sounds amazing!
Caytee you are such a super fantastic person! I was reading the description and thinking man I wouldn't want to do that, but you immediately volunteer. You are such a good example to me!
You know what's funny!? Our really good family friend (Dr. Susan Puls)is in charge of that trip; she sent me the same e-mail! You could go as a non-medical volunteer. If you want my e-mail, let me know!
You are amazing, that would be such a fun adventure! I hope you get another opportunity! So...how's life with the passing of March Madness? We had a lot of fun with you guys, we would love to get together again sometime! Ava would love it too, especially if she could visit Crush. :)
Sooo neat and exciting! Go you!
Caytee,
So I just checked your blog for the first time in awhile and I have noticed something..... there is a SERIOUS lack of pictures of your WANKIER nieces! Ha ha!
Have fun in Chicago!
Em
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