For those of you who don't know the story, I thought it might be important to share the details of how I have ended up moving to Acornhoek, South Africa.
Most of you know that I have always dreamed of working and living abroad and my dream was only further piqued when I spent 3 months working and travelling in Kenya.
When the opportunity came to work on a research project in a rural part of South Africa, I jumped on it. Not knowing many minute details, like if I would have electricity or plumbing, I started planning the next year of my life. I asked important questions such as what type of work will I be doing, who will I be working with, and where can I sign up! Although I did just learn that I will in fact have both electricity and plumbing….perhaps I will have a bed too…..I will update you when I actual get there.
I have always been the type to do things and think about the reality of them later. So that is exactly what I continue to do. I leave in less than two weeks and have no real clue what I will encounter, so let the adventures begin.
In the meantime, this is what I do know. I will be working with some amazing researchers from the University of Witwatersrand on a home based health care project in rural South A
frica. Basically, we will be trying to figure out what type of home health is being delivered, how the care givers are trained, and how we can improve the care being given. My technical title is: Community Oriented Primary Care Expert. Hope I live up to it.
I will be living 5 hours north of Johannesburg. I am 20 minutes from Kruger National Park and 2 hours for Nelspruit. I will be living with my electricity and plumbing on Tintswalo Hospital premises, the only rural public hospital in the country.
Most of you know that I have always dreamed of working and living abroad and my dream was only further piqued when I spent 3 months working and travelling in Kenya.
When the opportunity came to work on a research project in a rural part of South Africa, I jumped on it. Not knowing many minute details, like if I would have electricity or plumbing, I started planning the next year of my life. I asked important questions such as what type of work will I be doing, who will I be working with, and where can I sign up! Although I did just learn that I will in fact have both electricity and plumbing….perhaps I will have a bed too…..I will update you when I actual get there.
I have always been the type to do things and think about the reality of them later. So that is exactly what I continue to do. I leave in less than two weeks and have no real clue what I will encounter, so let the adventures begin.
In the meantime, this is what I do know. I will be working with some amazing researchers from the University of Witwatersrand on a home based health care project in rural South A
frica. Basically, we will be trying to figure out what type of home health is being delivered, how the care givers are trained, and how we can improve the care being given. My technical title is: Community Oriented Primary Care Expert. Hope I live up to it.I will be living 5 hours north of Johannesburg. I am 20 minutes from Kruger National Park and 2 hours for Nelspruit. I will be living with my electricity and plumbing on Tintswalo Hospital premises, the only rural public hospital in the country.
For more information on Acornhoek check this out http://www.kruger2canyons.com/travelguide/acornhoek.php.
I'm not sure about the born on the side of the road part, but I can attest to the fact that from the day you were born you hit the road running. May you always have the confidence and courage to follow your dreams and may your dreams continue to turn into reality. Looking forward to spending time with you in Africa again.
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Mom
We're all born on the side of the road... Few, however, have the curiosity and courage to go back to the road to discover others and themselves. Safe travels.
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Becky shared your blog with me and I am looking forward to your adventures. You are an inspiration and I'm so glad my daughter found such a dear friend. I know she will miss you. Take care of yourself and know that we are thinking of you and wishing you all the best.
ReplyDeleteOh Shira! I am so excited for you! I shall miss my public health friend so. I will going to Haiti for a medical mission in March, we will have so much to share with one another! I only have one question, when can I visit?!
ReplyDeleteMuch love, Emily
Yaaaaaay Shira!!!! Good luck and can't wait for the next post!! I hope your flight and arrival went smoothly.
ReplyDeleteAre you there yet? Can't wait to hear from you.
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