Hotel! But besides that --
Today was our first full day of volunteering at Le Bonheur Children's
Hospital. Everyone switched duties today and experienced something
new. Alyssa got the chance to shadow a doctor in the ER. It was a
learning experience for someone who wants to go into the medical field
-- she saw a few broken ankles and a case of Hydrocephalus (google
it). Tomorrow Joe M. will get the chance to shadow a doctor too!
For me (Kristin), today meant a shift of baby hugging which like I
said a few posts ago is exactly what it sounds like! I held a baby for
the very first time and I have to say I was a bit nervous I would do
something wrong! After a quick tutorial from a friendly nurse, I held
two babies, read to them and managed to not get pooed on
(unfortunately I can't say the same for Madeline). A few of us also
got the chance to do some research on medical disorders to add to the
hospital's resource library for parents looking for more information
on their child's newly diagnosed condition. Other ASBers served hot
chocolate and coffee to parents and patients in their hospital rooms,
made welcome bags for new patients and their families.
After a long day of volunteering and duck-watching at the Peabody
Hotel (long story), we gathered in the lounge of the retreat center to
learn some sweet dance movies. If you want to learn how to dougie,
jerk or do the Carlton, find your nearest ASB Memphis member for some
lessons.
Now we're watching YouTube videos to wind down before another day of
doctor shadowing and hospital volunteering!
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