Sunday, March 21st - Email #2

Well, it has been a very interesting few days. Today, I did my first scrotal appendectomy. The surgeon this week is letting Aaron and I assist with the surgeries while the other one does the anesthesia. We have been taking turns scrubbing in and assisting with the surgeries It has been a lot of fun for the both of us. Things are going well. I have lucked out and had hot showers both mornings, I am sleeping well, and I don't think I have received any mosquito bites. I don't know how I am going to give away all of the things I brought though. We have been constantly warned not to give things away because of the mobs that develop. They say it is a matter of personal safety. I guess we will see what happens. Our team has been very interesting and a little whiney - at least among the nurses. Aaron and I are glad that we are apart with the surgeon. We work with everyone, but at the same time, we don't have to have the constant interaction because we are in the OR. Also, the OR is really the only air conditioned area in the place, so we are truly spoiled.

I am glad that you guys are having so much fun. Sorry to hear that it snowed again, but I sounds like the boys made the best of it. I laughed when I read your emails. I didn't cringe about the drill bits, but I wonder how you did that. I believe the hammers are all in the bathroom downstairs. I do cringe to hear you bought a sander at Menards. I have been wanting to get one, but I worry about the quality at menards. What brand did you buy - I hope you say Bosch or something good (not Masterforce). Anyway, well live with it.

I hope you have a good week. I'll try to email often if I can.

Love Ya,

Me!