Report of 12 Aug '07
Hello from the Carmel lib for the last time this year!
I'm going to miss the technology, easy Internet access and keyboards that don't stick due to humidity. Our college computers used to be stored in airconditioning and now I see why.
Life is ok, a spring in my step as it gets closer to departure, tho' work has been fantastic. I've got lots of hugs and thank-you's from patients, and used to think my medical knowledge would atrophy as I work in a very low-tech environment (in India). It hasn't completely, and I find that having to rely fully on my history and physical exam are serving me fairly well here. There are tons of things I don't know, esp skin conditions, but "We have stopped learning if we don't feel a little more ignorant every day," said some wise soul.
A patient from Puerto Rico has moved here on her son's decision, and she has had a stroke. She remains strong on the affected left side, and I think physical therapy will work wonders for this lady. We went through our plans for her care, and then I mentioned that I'd be leaving on the 15th. The son, a handsome bloke, then took my hands in both of his, looked me in the eyes, said this was his only mother, and to recommend someone who'd care for her very well, then started crying. I touched his cheek, told him I had parents, too, and that we'd do our best for her. It was a fairly routine moment, and got catcalls from the medical assistants when I told them of it - "Wooo, handsome and sensitive, what a combination!" This is a fun environment to work in.
I saw "The Bourne Ultimatum," and thoroughly enjoyed its slick action. When watching another movie, an employee had entered the theater before the flick ended, stood right behind me and (unwittingly or otherwise) made some noise, pretty much ruining the film for me. I complained to the manager and she gave me a couple of passes, so I saw "Stardust" for free today, along w/ free popcorn and a soft drink (which we never get). I enjoyed that flick, too, in spite of its length, and loved the delicious turn that Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer took.
I left the Simons' warm home, and am now in the equally fine environs of the Taber home. We celebrated Melinda Taber's imminent departure for Ball State University, and Christopher Taber's entry into University High School, a place that I've spoken at and enjoyed. Jeremy Kirk, a friend from residency days, organised a talk at his work spot, Hendricks Hospital, and that was fun; I enjoy speaking of my work, and got a lot of questions afterwards along w/ a hug from someone who started crying when referring to my talk. Kirk is a great guy, and very keen on helping. A couple of friends have indulged my love of packages: Greg Brown, a second year resident who visited us in India, who sent me a most welcome book I'd been long searching for; Carol Dixon, a friend from 10 yo days, who sent me chocolate, tutoring supplies and a rather lovely, elegant outfit. I'm off now to have dinner w/ the hospitable Mallur family: Shilpa, Ravi and Keerthi. We really are tremendously privileged in our friends.
The 3 Weiss men and I spoke this morning. We are all awaiting the end of this week, and I look forward to being w/ those that I consider my greatest blessings; I told them this in an email as well, and when Scott replied, I got all teary which he said he laughed at. Absolutely lovely to be married to a man w/ a sense of humor.
Thanks for some fine times in this part of the world. Next blog from my living room in Chennai, India!
Unw -
R
I'm going to miss the technology, easy Internet access and keyboards that don't stick due to humidity. Our college computers used to be stored in airconditioning and now I see why.
Life is ok, a spring in my step as it gets closer to departure, tho' work has been fantastic. I've got lots of hugs and thank-you's from patients, and used to think my medical knowledge would atrophy as I work in a very low-tech environment (in India). It hasn't completely, and I find that having to rely fully on my history and physical exam are serving me fairly well here. There are tons of things I don't know, esp skin conditions, but "We have stopped learning if we don't feel a little more ignorant every day," said some wise soul.
A patient from Puerto Rico has moved here on her son's decision, and she has had a stroke. She remains strong on the affected left side, and I think physical therapy will work wonders for this lady. We went through our plans for her care, and then I mentioned that I'd be leaving on the 15th. The son, a handsome bloke, then took my hands in both of his, looked me in the eyes, said this was his only mother, and to recommend someone who'd care for her very well, then started crying. I touched his cheek, told him I had parents, too, and that we'd do our best for her. It was a fairly routine moment, and got catcalls from the medical assistants when I told them of it - "Wooo, handsome and sensitive, what a combination!" This is a fun environment to work in.
I saw "The Bourne Ultimatum," and thoroughly enjoyed its slick action. When watching another movie, an employee had entered the theater before the flick ended, stood right behind me and (unwittingly or otherwise) made some noise, pretty much ruining the film for me. I complained to the manager and she gave me a couple of passes, so I saw "Stardust" for free today, along w/ free popcorn and a soft drink (which we never get). I enjoyed that flick, too, in spite of its length, and loved the delicious turn that Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer took.
I left the Simons' warm home, and am now in the equally fine environs of the Taber home. We celebrated Melinda Taber's imminent departure for Ball State University, and Christopher Taber's entry into University High School, a place that I've spoken at and enjoyed. Jeremy Kirk, a friend from residency days, organised a talk at his work spot, Hendricks Hospital, and that was fun; I enjoy speaking of my work, and got a lot of questions afterwards along w/ a hug from someone who started crying when referring to my talk. Kirk is a great guy, and very keen on helping. A couple of friends have indulged my love of packages: Greg Brown, a second year resident who visited us in India, who sent me a most welcome book I'd been long searching for; Carol Dixon, a friend from 10 yo days, who sent me chocolate, tutoring supplies and a rather lovely, elegant outfit. I'm off now to have dinner w/ the hospitable Mallur family: Shilpa, Ravi and Keerthi. We really are tremendously privileged in our friends.
The 3 Weiss men and I spoke this morning. We are all awaiting the end of this week, and I look forward to being w/ those that I consider my greatest blessings; I told them this in an email as well, and when Scott replied, I got all teary which he said he laughed at. Absolutely lovely to be married to a man w/ a sense of humor.
Thanks for some fine times in this part of the world. Next blog from my living room in Chennai, India!
Unw -
R
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