Fue un buen Dia de Accion de Gracias, y estoy feliz como una lombriz...

Well it was a wonderful Thanksgiving! And yes, I am happy but maybe not quite like a lombriz (worm...its a Peruvian saying somewhat similar to "happy as a clam") :O

Speaking of worms, I have one for you...it is a tapeworm. Most commonly contracted by eating raw fish which in Peru is found in the traditional dish of ceviche This guy is over a meter long, and yes that is a cologne bottle.


I am currently assisting our Dentist, Angel (and no its not pronounced like you think! It's more like an-hell) for the next few weeks. But in between patients I go over to the lab to see if I can see anything interesting or learn something..like my newest skill...drawing blood!!

Thanksgiving was a bit more tame (minus our turkey...) All of the families and the interns of the mission (46 of us total) gathered in the Bakers home for our delicious feast and had music and a worship service afterward. Of course followed by a Thanksgiving Day siesta!



Mmmm!! Ha, this looks bad but don't worry the other one was much more presentable. Probably one of the prettiest birds I've seen yet. All the food was so great and it made me want to come home for Christmas dinner!

At prayer group tonight we went back and looked at some of the prayer requests/struggles and praises that we intern girls (and Alleen!) have been sharing for the past few months. It was so incredible to listen and laugh at them all because in their own way they have all been answered. Those of us struggling with homesickness aren't too anxious to go home for Christmas because that means our time is halfway over! And others who were seeking time and energy to spend with our Peruvian friends have been going out with them to dinner and to hang out and talk. I had been praying about getting an interview at UAB for PA school and don't you know I've got one! December 14th....so now I am thinking about that and what it could be like if I got in. But if that doesn't happen I am completely content coming back home for a few months, working and then applying again!

I'll be home soon. December 9th. :) I'm excited about getting back and visiting with folks but I need to buy my return ticket for next summer, which makes me pretty sad! I love it here! I am content and I'm finding my place and purpose in the mission and working in the clinic is wonderful. I am so excited to see everyone though, I miss ya'll!