I thought I would be able to pack and be ready for this trip without me "freaking out" (that's what my family calls it when I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off in a panic) but I had a mild "freak out" spell last night. But I do think I am all set now and will be able to enjoy this evening without freaking everyone else out.

Beth (a lady I graduated with) and I plan to be on our way to Atlanta bright and early at 5 a.m. tomorrow morning. I'm not crazy about having to get up at 3:45 to meet her at 4:45 but you gotta do what you gotta do.

We received an email yesterday from Dr Rinkliff stating that they have 120 patients (no that's not a typo) lined up to be evaluated on Sunday. Patients are seen by Dr Tully Stoudemyer and others at this hospital-- If they feel the patient needs surgery, the patient is then advised when a surgical team will be coming and they are instructed to return that week for their surgery. We will be evaluating all of those patients on Sunday to figure out who needs what and what day they will have their surgery. It' going to be a busy week!!!!!!

Packing Part II

Roxy (aka "Priss") tried to sneak one of her toys in my suitcase....bless her little heart :) Love that pupper dog!!!!
This is her trying to distract me from repacking/organizing. Who can resist that adorable little face??!!!

One of my finished suitcases. Isn't it lovely????!!!!! Please note all of the orthopedic supplies. Does Donna enjoy doing orthopedic cases? Not so much. Is she going to be doing orthopedic cases? With two orthopedic surgeons going on this trip, I imagine so. Will she do this with a great attitude? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!

So Sunday we went to the warehouse to load our 2 suitcases with medical supplies. The warehouse was FREEZING. There is absolutely no heat in that building and 95% of the lights don't work but I guess that is irrelevant to this story......I guess I just wanted everyone to know I couldn't feel my toes or nose when I left :) Anyway.......I took my 2 larges suitcases and they are stuffed, and I do mean stuffed with supplies. I have never seen so many footlockers completely packed with medical supplies. It's gonna be crazy unpacking all of that stuff and organizing it.

Can you believe that I have managed to fit all of my personal stuff on my carry on. I know, its amazing isn't it!!!! Not many women could pack that light for a trip but I know I'm not going over there to make a fashion statement so my wardrobe consists of.....scrubs, scrubs, and more scrubs.

Packing.....

Eleven days until we leave and I've started packing. I decided to set my carry on in the corner of my bedroom and throw all of those crazy things you think of that you "might" need in as I think of them. So far I've got THE NOISE MAKER - to hopefully drown out the snorers. Yes, I am very concerned about snoring!!!!!!!! Apparently, the wall dividing the men and women does not go all the way to the ceiling and I know out of about 15 men or so, there will be snorers. There is also - THE ROOSTER who is apparently famous there and has his idea of time confused and likes to start making noise at 1-3 a.m. so I'm hoping to drown him out or wring his little neck one :) Got my camera, charger, and such thrown in there but the most important to me right now is - the noise maker.