Friday, September 18, 2009

The culture shock may be finally setting in...


This week has been a hard week. I am very glad that it's the weekend and I can just relax. I have been trying not to think "why can't you just think like me?" I will evaluate a patient only to have the other physical therapist tell me I am wrong- and I know I'm not! But not being from here- I just do as he says. If I were in the States, a lot of therapy treatment here would be considered unneeded/unwarranted. It's frustrating! I delivered a talk on Cerebral Palsy today which I think went well. My mouth got so dry because I have to over enunciate each word so that they can understand my accent.
On the other hand, I really do like the other staff I am working with. The other day during work we had some down-time and they were teaching me how to do the African church dance. Most of the time during the dance lesson was spent laughing at me, but it was really fun. Next Saturday during chapel, the physical therapy department is in charge of music and they think that I should lead it with dancing and singing. I'm thinking it will probably be more of a laugh fest than worship fest-but I'm up to it :)

2 comments:

Chris and Robyn said...

You will have to teach me your dance moves :)

Unknown said...

I hope you are able to have a fun week-end filled with fun, relaxation, and worship. I continue to pray for you and your patients.