I finally got sick!

So I haven't updated in a while, and a lot has happened these past few days, so here is a brief synopsis...

Everyone told me before I left for India, "Just expect to get sick." Well, it happened! On Friday night, we went to see the Harry Potter movie at  the New Empire Theater near New Market. Nik got sick during the movie, so we nursed him back to hydrated health, got back to the hostel, spent the night relaxing, and once we all hit the hay, I hit the bathroom. Basically, I was up all night and during the morning I had several bouts of fever until I took an Advil and slept it off with a 6 hour "nap." Miraculously, after I woke up, I was perfectly fine! All symptoms vanished.

The Harry Potter movie was an experience though. Apparently, people treat movies like we would treat a spectator sport: whistles, claps, and howls at all the exciting parts (and even some not so exciting parts when everyone gets riled up). The first time we saw it, I was a bit annoyed because I wanted to listen to the movie, but  the second time we watched it (we went again because Nik didn't see all of it the first time), I really wanted to start something myself. Unfortunately, I can't whistle very loudly, so all the credit had to be given to the guy in the back and his several attempts at conjuring up a cheer.

Work has been awesome as well! I have really been bonding with the patients which is good now, but will be hard to leave later. Everyday is different as far as my tasks go. On Friday, I helped in the clinic cleaning wounds, and pulled two maggots out of one patient's mouth! Never thought I would do that... ever. Good thing I don't get queezy with that kind of stuff.

This morning, we celebrated the feast day of Sister Federico (St. Federico's feast day). We had morning mass, and then the novices all sang to her from the first floor as she stood on the balcony. It was super cute! They had hand motions and everything. Sister Federico then gave a little speech addressing the novices and the volunteers. She reminded us of our baptismal promise and how we should renew it everyday. She also said she has a "soft corner" in her heart for the volunteers. She is over 90 years old.

Anyhow, thank you for the prayers and keep them coming!