Saturday, June 6, 2009

The Great Debate

After 2 weeks of intense physical therapy, I was happy to see my big toe move 1 cm. off the ground last Friday. For most, it would be sad, but for me, it was great progress! The bad news is that this week, I degressed a little, which my therapist told me was normal, considering the stress my foot was under working for 2 hours everyday. Needless to say, I back to the specialist on Friday, and I am still not medically cleared; I will need to continue therapy everyday, and it looks like I will not be able to go to visit my site a week from tomorrow. The specialist said that an injury like this could potentially take 3-6 months to regain complete feeling. I am unable to work anywhere where there is unlevel terrain... aka all of Panamá, except the city. All of that being said, the great debate is whether to stay or return to the states. I had a long discussion with my director yesterday after my appointment, and he basically said that I was missing some integral training (which I knew and was concerned about), and if I cannot go to my site visit, I will not be able to find my house, meet my counterparts, begin my job plan, etc. He has been wonderful and supportive during all of this, so it made hearing his concern more difficult. I am speaking with him again on Monday to make a decision... On a positive note, a bunch of other volunteers are coming in to the city today, and we are going to celebrate Don´s birthday, which is Monday. I am looking forward to a fun night/weekend with my friends... I need it!

I don´t have any additional photos of Panamá to share since I have just been stuck in the city, but I do want to share pictures of the beautiful babies that were born recently back home! I can´t believe I am not there to meet them!




Congratulations to Jennifer and Denver. Baby Annabelle Marie Bowers was born on May 12th. Precious little girl!










Congratulations to Emily and Kyle. Baby Garrison Robert Mitchell was born on May 31st. Sweet little boy! Hoping he can go home soon!







Congratulations to Meghan and Nathan. Baby Wyatt David Potter was born on June 4th. Lucky little boy!




Love from Panamá!
Kristin

2 comments:

  1. I love you so much and I am so proud of you! I cannot wait to see your beautiful face!

    xoxo,

    Christina

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  2. I love the baby photos! See you tomorrow.

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