Saturday June 30 - A Quiet Day

Today has been a very quiet day. We did a chest on a volunteer and that is pretty much it. I did my laundry, a small load.  If I need to, I can do it again on Monday to get clean clothes for the trip home. I have been putting things into my bag and green duffel. I think I can get everything in so I will not have to mail anything. Will pack most of it tonight and live on a few clothes so I don't have to pack much. I'm cleaning out the mess and other stuff in my locker and giving things to people so I don't have to pack them for home. The less weight the better. 

Gave Jennifer three of my T-shirts as she has 5 shirts and this will give her a week plus one. The Dutch team left today they are staying at a hotel in Manila and then flying out tomorrow. Three people in our group are booking two rooms at the Marriott. I will see how full the temple housing is and then if needed will see if there is a room at the Marriott. (I gave the information dad sent to Madison Burr and then he said it is not $200 a night only $180. Which I then said it was an estimate converting $20 US to $800 pesos. This kid and his mom know it all. I just sit back and let them flap their lips as in their mind no one is as good as them!!!! Sound like some people we know at home.) 

Went to the surgical case review. Very intersecting as every case had radiology involved. They never mention the tech who did the exam. Just had the resident radiologist speaking. Guess we are always in the background with anything. There is the week in review tonight so no devotional. Sunday will be slow as all the patients are off the ship by now and we leave port at 1:00 pm. The Canadians are having a Canada celebration so may be I will get brave and were my Canada shirt for the event. We are told we should get to Manila somewhere between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. I hope we get to have a late day on Monday but I am sure we will be prepping to liberty port. Time is going even faster. Can't wait to see you all very soon !! 

Mom/Caroline

 P.S. at the week in review we were treated to a 12 string guitar/ukulele youth group. They were really good. We were served ice cream drumsticks. During the week in review they give awards of recognition to a US military, partner nations and NGO. Jennifer was awarded the NGO for her help at the pier, CT and over all decreasing the percentage time for patients in the office. It is a big thing as the ships captain and medical captain present it to you. Radiology said they put my name in also for helping with the dark room on the island. But I am OK with her getting it. She really likes to be appreciated and it is good for her to be recognized for her hard work.