Medically Cleared!
So I was medically cleared yesterday! I received a status change this morning stating that a decision has been made. The day before my nurse called me, but I wasn’t able to return the phone call until this morning. She just wanted to ask another question regarding the apple incident. She told me that she had medically cleared me yesterday and that I’ll receive something in the mail this week. I’m super stoked! I really need to do some HIV/AIDS stuff, but I haven’t the time.
In regards to the PCV’s recent death in Niger, I was reading the blog of a girl I went to school with. It turns out she was really good friends with Stephanie. Here’s her entry. Just a warning, it’s sad. Situations like these just make me think about the endless challenges PCV will face during their 2 year commitment. I’m sure that we’re all trying to mentally prepare ourselves for culture shocks, new languages, and loneliness, but I feel like there will always be something that will catch us off guard. Good luck, no matter what stage you’re in; this decision that we’ve all made is going to be very intense.
Congrats on medical clearance!!
On a more somber note, I honestly cried when reading that blog post.
I did too.
Woohoo, K! I bet that is a giant pressure lifted
It’s nice, but I feel like it’s too soon. I was looking forward to the torture of waiting that everyone’s been talking about. ha. But seriously, I feel more concerned about you guys who are leaving months before me.
I am officially jealous! lol I just had a sit down with my dentist to establish what all needs to be done and the VA guy is dodging my emails…le sigh.
At any rate, I read the post I didn’t cry (but I’ve been really working on crying less…) but I was moved. I hope everyone serving knows just how much the people back home value their commitment to the betterment of humanity (that is the best way I can think to describe it to be honest) and know that every day is a new day. Its cliche and whatever but when I was in school to become a teacher I reminded myself of it every day and it really helped.
Ugh! I’m so scared about the dentist. You should go to the VA clinic and corner the guy and see what he says.
congratulations on medical clearance! one step left, i suppose the waiting pursues…..
Yes, I think I’ll probably hear from placement in about a month (according to a couple blogs). I mean, I’m in no hurry. I still have to wait until May to graduate. I still can’t believe it was so quick!
ohh I am so jealous! I wasn’t expecting to hear anything until at least January, but your clearance is going to make me stalk my email/Toolkit even more than I already do.
Thank you for sharing that link too. Definitely made me cry.
Oh, you’re leaving in June (blog stalking)! So we’re in the same boat. Have you called OMS yet?
nah, I figure I’ll call in January if I haven’t heard anything by then just to remind them that I’m still waiting. haha I stalk your blog because we are in the same boat. it’s oddly comforting
That’s perfect! It’s exactly what I did. You’ll get cleared in no time!