Tuesday, 10 June 2008

Tuesday June 10

Well, another busy day at the office. Started at 8.30am and was still working at 6.00pm. The last case was just too interesting to miss especially as I was scrubbed for it, but all the cases have been interesting and not the sort of thing I tend to see in the UK mainly because our healthcare system means that we go to the Drs much earlier.
Here people have to pay to see a doctor and most can't afford it which is why they come to Mercy Ships in the first place. it's not unusual though for a patient to have waited several years before seeking help.
I still haven't got my nose out of the door yet today but as a theatre team we're meeting for breakfast on Deck 7 (there are 8 altogether) where there are suitable seats and tables for us to sit round so I'll get fresh air tomorrow. I might even manage to pull on my running shoes in the morning. The ship is moored in a harbour with about a quarter long dock. it's warm out but at least a few laps will get me going.
You'll just have to read tomorrow nights episode to see if I made it!

3 comments:

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Anonymous said...

Enjoy your run! I actually bought my bike down to Bodmin....i guess its the thought that counts. Lovely day here. Paul

Anonymous said...

Hi Ali
What a amazing thing to do! Proud of you. Have a great and fulfilling time. Love from us David & Prue