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La ti da

Oct 15, 2005 10:49

I wouldn't say life is getting any better in regards to the program, but it is getting more tolerable now that I am sort of getting used to it. There are good days and bad days. Guess it depends on what sergeant is having PMS ( Read more... )

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rockahulababy October 15 2005, 18:34:38 UTC

Every year - I think in March - there is a ruck march (called the Bataan Death March) to commemorate the historical WW2 march. A lot of the survivors go and you can meet them there. I would have taken part in this year's, but I can't due to my foot surgery - I just got off of profile and am still recovering. I don't think it's a good time for me to do it, as I don't even have enough time to train for it. I'm planning on going to next year's, though, depending on what I'm doing (there is a rumor of me being sent back to Corry Station to learn the new parts of my job since the merge with some 98Js making us 98Ys).

But good for you - helping someone out. :) I'm also glad you were able to see past his previously only being cared for partially to help him full time now (though, I'm not sure if you are, but you know what I mean). A lot of people don't even care that much, and it's even better that you researched it and educated yourself.

.... waterfalling October 15 2005, 19:08:27 UTC

It is hard to care for someone that is incapable of even moving on his or her own. It takes a lot to clean up and do all of their care. It is an honor though to help someone that had been through so much.
If I knew I could hack it I would do that march myself... but I'd probably fail at about 20 miles... lol

Re: .... rockahulababy October 15 2005, 20:24:56 UTC

I may not be long lasting either, but as long as this problem I'm having in my right thigh doesn't last, I'll start training for next year's.

When do you graduate and go on to your first duty station?

Re: .... waterfalling October 15 2005, 20:25:46 UTC

I graduate July 6th.

And I've been in the Army for a year already.

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lonelydolly October 15 2005, 18:59:04 UTC

Ya know, there is a book about nurses in the BDM called, We Band of Angels : The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese This is amazon's info on it ( ... )

holy wow waterfalling October 15 2005, 19:10:26 UTC

I'm really going to have to go out and get it. That seems like an awesome read. Thank you very much for telling me about it!

* goes out and gets it *

Re: holy wow lonelydolly October 15 2005, 19:12:32 UTC

Anytime! I am a bookaholic! :)

Re: holy wow waterfalling October 15 2005, 19:15:38 UTC

lol... I'm a book nerd too. I don't have a lot of time to read. Err... I don't make the time I should say, but I love doing it when I find that I have free time. Hopefully Barnes and Noble will have it....

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sakura0019 October 21 2005, 07:50:09 UTC

I read your entry, and theses comments, and I have to say, you also sparked an interest in me on the subject of the BDM, so I think I might have to go and pick that book up too :) I'm always looking for something new to read!!

Also, right now I am a CNA at a nursing home, and there is one man in particular who is a total assist, and is very difficult at times to work with. He resists care by scratching and punching, and the only thing that he really says is : I'm a Marine! I'm a Marine! Even though he is so hard to care for at times, he also has a special place in my heart because, as a Marine, I can only imagine how hard it is for him now to have other people feeding, bathing, dressing him and wiping his bottom for him. I feel honored to be able to care for him, so I really appreciated your story as well. :) I hope you have fun at the next leg of the journey, do you know where you will be doing clinical next?