It’s time for the big residency reveal! Notification will be sent on March 2, so by the time you read this letter I may have already heard. Keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest news – www.facebook.com/GoSpeakLiveBoldly. I will be sure to post as soon as I find out the results of the Match and learn if I have been placed in a dermatology residency. The locations I have applied for include PA, TX, CA, and WA.
The other big day coming up is March 21 when my cats and I will depart South Africa and start the long trip back to the US. After a few days to catch my breath and a week at the Christian Veterinary Mission headquarters for debrief, I will start doing relief veterinary work in my home area. Thankfully, the Lord has already provided quite a few relief shifts so my schedule is filling up. I’m a bit nervous about practicing in the US again as there have been quite a few new medications and changes in the field while I’ve been away. I would appreciate your prayers about fitting back into the role of general practice in the US.
In May, I will be speaking about university ministry at the CVM Short Course. This conference is focused on “learning and fellowship for those exploring cross cultural veterinary missions.” So, if you have any interest in serving with CVM, either long-term or short-term, please come join us! It would be great to see you!
Although the future is taking up a lot of my focus, let me take a minute to look to the past and say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported me financially over the past nine years! Thank you so much! I couldn’t have done it without you! As my role with CVM transitions to that of an Associate and I start working again in the US, I will no longer need to receive the monthly support. However, my account with CVM will remain active to help fund future involvement such as speaking at conferences and possible short-term mission trips.
Thank you for walking with me down this long road in Mafikeng. It has been a pleasure to share it with you.
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| Valentine's Day photo of the ladies from the Animal Health Department |
