Monday, June 8, 2009

Kristin vs. Panamá: Panamá Wins!

It has been a difficult few days since my visit to the specialist on Friday... I think that I have had more emotions running through me than ever before. I am extremely sad to report that I will be coming home on Wednesday - Panamá has officially kicked my ass! The rehabilitation of my foot is going to be a slow process, and I am missing too much of training. As I said before, I am unable to go to the my site visit, and no one knows when I will be able to return to work. In addition, I had to go to the emergency room on Sunday morning for an eye infection. None of the doctors that were working spoke English, so I have no idea if I am putting poison in my eye or the correct medication. Needless to say, I believe that Panamá hates me and is begging me to go... so I am going! Part of me feels like such a failure, because I waited so long to be here in the Peace Corps, but I gave it my all. I think about how many times I fell in the states, and it is ridiculous to think that one fall here in Panamá resulted in this freak injury! Again, I have to remember that I gave it my all, but I am completely freaked out to return to the states... without a job, a car, a cell phone, etc.




Where I have been living for the past 2+ months... Hotel Costa Azul. Imagine the worst Super 8 in Nashville and drop it in the middle of Panamá City. But I had AC and a shower! The little things!











Another view of my room. Yes, I think that light is about a 20 volt light bulb! Ha ha!








This is the view from my room. I have been staring out at this for 2+ weeks. Trooper?! Yep, I think so!!!!




As I think about the wonderful people that I met here, I know that I was here (even though temporarily) for a reason; I have met some friends that I know I will stay in contact with for life. They have all been such a wonderful part of my life here in Panamá... they are the reason that I stayed as long as I did here all alone in the city for 2+ weeks. They are amazing people, and they will be AMAZING volunteers! Panamá is so lucky to have them here, and I know they are going to do awesome things in their communities. I wish I was able to stay and be a part of that experience.



Celebrating Don´s birthday this past Saturday night.




The girl that I am going to visit in CA when she finishes her PC experience... love Lindsay!


The weekend before last with Natalie and Marin. Awesome ladies!







Me with Don. We had a good week together while he was on medical leave for Verdigo... what?!!!





More pictures to come when I return to the states :(
Much love from Panamá for a few more days,
Kristin






2 comments:

  1. We all miss you here but its so important that you take care of yourself. I wish you the best settling back in and taking care of your foot.

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