Amazing day today!!!

So, I have been volunteering with the ambulance for a few days already while I had some free time before my other programs orientation begins, and it has been amazing. Today was the best day of all. We started out the morning with a quiet morning, and then we got called to a woman in labor. When we arrived on seen the baby was crowning already and so based on protocols we had to deliver it right then and there. I assisted with delivering a baby girl today! It was absolutely amazing to see, and to get to assist. The baby is healthy, and all safe now, and it just felt so good to be able to help a person in that situation. We also got a call today for a child that was unconscious for like 10 minutes by the time we arrived, but when we got there they had gotten the child breathing and to have a pulse again. It was also a interesting thing to assist with, and seeing a young child really gets to a person. I never saw such amazing things like this on the ambulance at school, and I know I will get to see a lot more over the next 6 months.

Also, today I started my next program orientation which is the internship that assigned me to the ambulance. There are a lot more people on this program, and even a group of people from France. One of my roommates at the hotel happened to be someone I went to middle school with who was in my class back then so it is nice to catch up with her after so many years. I am really looking forward to the next few weeks.

Okay, its bedtime now. Goodnight all, I love you and miss you~

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I am a Certified First Responder in Israel!!!

So, it is official...I passed my First Responder Course in Israel. Starting on March 23rd, I will be volunteering at the Tel Aviv Station on the MDA Ambulance. I am so excited, and can not wait for the experiences. The weather here is weird...today it is cold, and we are expecting snow, and the wind just got a lot stronger and it started to rain. I am layering up, but its just so bad outside. Okay time to go get ready for our post course celebration!!!

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More updates...

So, tomorrow is my final exam for my MDA course. It has been such an amazing experience and I am so glad I chose this internship. After this I have about 5 days free, then my next training begins. During the next training, I will be going through an Ulpan program where I learn how to speak Hebrew. I am so excited for that course, because I have always wanted to learn to speak Hebrew. Anyway, more updates will be posted soon. Miss and love everyone lots!

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Shabbat has arrived!

Shabbat Shalom! I am about to go get ready for the beginning of my 2nd shabbat in Israel. This one will be amazing I am sure, as I will be with all my new friends, and get time to relax, and enjoy Jerusalem. We went to Mt. Herzl yesterday and on the way back we got stuck in a hail storm, it was interesting yet we still had fun with it. Sunday we are learning about Multiple Casual Incidents, and then practicing the remainder of the day. Monday we take our final exam and our practical exam. Then, we go out altogether on Monday to celebrate the end of the course. I still am having a great time. I miss everyone back home and hope everyone is well.

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Israel

I'm in Israel now and am safe and having an amazing time! I started my first responder course here on Sunday, and tomorrow morning we have a midterm. I have already learned a bunch of medical terminology in hebrew. I have made lots of new friends from all over the world. This truly is an amazing experience already. I will post pictures as soon as I can. Just wanted to update and say hi to everyone. I love seeing comments from all of you. Keep in touch!

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Leaving this Thursday!

So, I finally started to pack. Thursday evening I leave for Israel for 6 months. I am excited for this experience, and am looking forward to my time there. Yes, I know people are worried about me, but I promise to be safe, and take care of myself. I will post on here weekly updates throughout the six months to keep everyone up to date on my experiences. Yisrael here I come!