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Trip Three: Weeks Twelve & Thirteen! September 7-20

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 Veloma (goodbye), Madagascar!  I am writing this trip's final update from the comfort of my parents' couch in Michigan! I landed in North Carolina on Monday, September 21 and then flew to Michigan the next day to spend time with my family for a few days. It has been a busy transition back to the States, but I am thankful for the supportive family and friends surrounding me.  It was also a busy finish to my 13 weeks onboard the AFM (hence the delayed update). The final two weeks of life on the ship were filled with busy days of surgery, weekend adventures, and trying to fit in as much time with friends as possible.  Here are some of the highlights of the last two weeks onboard :)  After work one evening, there was a surprise celebration for Julie before she departed the ship that weekend. She plans to get married in April near her home in South Korea. The evening was filled with lots of laughs and celebrating her upcoming wedding!  My last run of this trip ...
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Trip Three: Week Eleven! August 31-September 6

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 Eleven weeks down, two to go!  Time really does move differently here on the ship. In many ways, it feels like I just left the States to come to the ship, but it also feels like I've been here forever with the routines I've established and the relationships I've built.  This was another busy week in the OR, per usual. While the photos I share are the fun, off-work moments, I usually end up working 50+ hours a week, Monday to Friday. As a team leader, I have a few additional responsibilities after surgeries finish, so most nights I finish my duties at or after 6pm. I also can't obviously share photos from inside the OR or with patients, so the photos shared are the after-work highlights!  There is not much to report from this week. I got off the ship a couple nights this week for dinner and enjoyed another sunrise run on Friday. Most of the week was spent in the OR working!  On Saturday, I spent time in town, ate a delicious lunch, then returned to say farewell ...
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