31 October 2005

Mid-term!












Autumn has been beautiful here this year. The hillsides are a rich tapestry of color. I've spent many an afternoon out walking and driving to enjoy this seasonal spectacle.

School progresses and after a rough start in Mental Health class, I feel like I'm finally getting my feet under me. As expected, this year has been more challenging than last year, but it is still every bit as interesting! Learning is a joy.

We are in our second clinical rotation for the semester. I'm at the hospital here in town and enjoying working with one of my favorite clinical instructors from last year. We are learning about IV's this year and I have to admit to being a little nervous about putting that first one in. Maybe this week! We've practiced lots, but as you can imagine, it's very different doing such things with a live person than with a rubber manikin!
Deep peace friends.

The pastures of the wilderness drip,
the hills gird themselves with joy,
the meadows clothe themselves with flocks,
the valleys deck themselves with grain,
they shout and sing together for joy.
Psalm 65: 12, 13