Thank you so
much for your prayers! I am very pleased
to report that there has been no further violence or student action on
campus. We have had three weeks of peace,
so far, and there is no indication that we should expect any differently for
the future.
It has been
wonderful having the students back in the clinic again. I truly enjoy teaching them the practical
aspects of small animal medicine, even if the students occasionally push me to
pulling my hair out. The last group of
eight was the most frustrating so far, but they finished up well on their
rotation quiz.
At the end of
each two week rotation I write a one page quiz based on what we covered and
what I taught. For example, they are
expected to recognize two tick borne diseases on blood smears (Ehrlichia and
Babesia), be able to focus a microscope (a difficult tasks for them to master),
understand vaccine protocols for cats and dogs, be able to do a brief physical
exam on a pet, and understand some common medications. They also get points for
punctuality, involvement, and professionalism during the rotation.
Although few of
the students will go on to work in small animal medicine, many of the skills
they learn from in the clinic are universal.
Drawing up vaccines, syringe handling skills, giving injections,
dispensing medications, taking a history from owners; these are all skills they
will use in any veterinary field.
As we enter the
last 6 weeks of the semester, please continue to pray for peace on campus. The vast majority of students really do want
to study, learn, and graduate. They have
worked hard for the opportunity to attend university and deserve to do so
without protests and riots.
On a personal
note, the family leasing my horse has canceled the lease, leaving me with no
one to care for him the next two years.
Please pray for peace for my heart as I struggle to find someone to keep
him, while living half way across the world.
Please also pray that the Lord would provide the perfect home for
him. If you or anyone you know might be
interested in leasing him, please let me know.
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