First Week Complete

We just finished our week of training at the MTC.  I can say it was intense, spiritual, hard, fun, educational - the list could go on and on.  Ours was the largest group of senior missionaries they have had.  We got to meet and become friends with many other couples who are heading out all over the world.  It was hard this morning when I realized that we would not see most of them again.  But, thanks to technology, we can keep in contact.  We have had a chance to learn teaching skills and practice them.  We spent a lot of time improving our knowledge of technology.  We were taught by some fantastic teachers, many of whom were young, returned missionaries in their 20s.  Their knowledge and dedication to Christ is amazing and gives hope for the future.  We have met the couples who will travel with us to Africa and know that we will be close friends as we work together.  The AMA (Area Medical Adviser) actually spent quite a few years as a doctor in Rexburg.

I was relieved to get an email from the person I will be replacing.  He told me that he would meet us at the airport and spend a couple of days orienting us to the area, my case load and most importantly teaching us how to drive in Ghana.  I have heard this is very challenging.

We now leave for our continued training in the medical/mental health area for a few days before we leave the country.  I actually get to learn another  EHR (Electronic Health Record) system.  My third.  Can't say that I am looking forward to this but life is a learning experience and an adventure.

Sister Emfield