The weeks left until my birthday are well into the single digits and I’m beginning to wonder if I’m going to pull off writing up the last of my list objectives before the big 4-0. Looking at my coming commitments, I’m less than optimistic, but I’m going to give it my best shot at completion. Hoy, he terminado un gran objectivo.
Last fall I signed up for a course in Medical Spanish. LA County has the largest Spanish-speaking population in the US. Working in the hospital, I very quickly saw the need to be able to effectively communicate with my patients. The pain and fear they are experiencing is greatly amplified by the barriers in communication. Quiero poder hablar con mis pacientes de habla español.
Today I earned my certificate. It has taken the better part of 10 months and I think I sound like a two-year-old but I’m proud of myself for what I’ve learned so far. And I am thankful to be able to give clearer instructions, answer more questions, and offer some comfort to someone whom* I wouldn’t have been able to before. Me llamo Caitlin, voy a hacer un ultrasonido. Solo sé un poco de español pero intentaré ayudar.
*full-circle moment (see 7 of 40)
Tu consideracion por los demas me calienta el corazon. (Your thoughtfulness of others warms my heart)
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