Time for the beach!!

I know it´s been a while, but just wanted everybody to know that I am still doing great and learning every day. Today I took care of a little girl (on the women´s unit yes) that had parasites. Tape worms I´m pretty sure. I know this because I helped her to throw up into the same trash can that had one in it. Not entirely sure how it got there. So yes, some of the reasons for admission around here are a bit different. Snake bites and spider bites for instance are more common here than in the states. And you would not believe the raging diabetic ulcers I´ve seen. By the time they come to the hospital their limps are headed right for amputation. Its pretty incredible.
I am feeling very comfortable in my role now, just in time to leave in a few weeks. Communication is much better now, I actually understand most all of report instead of just a few words here and there. Its very helpful really. And.... drum roll please... I am getting good at starting IVs, even really hard ones! I am actually the one they send to help the student learn. Its a Christmas Miracle! But most importantly, I don´t think I have ever been happier doing anything in my whole entire life. There is absolutely nothing better than taking care of people, I´m in heaven. I caught a pretty bad cold this week and was too sick to go to work on Monday. On Tuesday the other nurses told me that the patients were asking ¨¿Donde está la enfermera extrañera?¨... where is the foreign nurse? It was so good to hear it! Made my day. Sometimes when I make my rounds I just sit and chat with the patients, and they are so appreciative for the extra time. I of course love talking to them but they just think I´m being extra nice.
Well the most important detail of the day is that me and Brett will be in Belize in one day!! We are both so excited. Our first stop will be Caye Caulker for the beach and some fun diving. We may or may not ever leave. ( : We will be staying at a sweet little house on the beach with a full kitchen, pool, and hammocks. Not going to tell you how much were NOT paying for the place but it´s cheaper than motel 8 for sure. The gringo that owns it already loves Brett and has arranged a private taxi from the airport and a boat to the Caye. It has been raining for three straight weeks here so I am definitely looking forward to some sun. Lots of pictures and stories to come. I look so forward to seeing you all again soon. Muah!