Our Final Weekend

          Oh, but we still have so much more to do and see! This is what Sun 5 had been saying all week as we realized this (now past) weekend was our last in Little Rock. The city has continued to blow me away with the activities it provides and proximity to beautiful nature. On Saturday (2/25) the team was finally able to take the trip to Petit Jean State Park. With its interesting Native American past and amazing natural wonders, this was a must-see while in Arkansas. We took the difficult but beautiful hike down to the bottom of the parks biggest attraction, Cedar Falls. Here are some pictures!





see that little white dot? yup! thats me behind the waterfall!

          On Sunday (2/26) our team decided to have a final team dinner at a popular local diner called the Purple Cow. This adorable family diner had plenty of purple food, their specialty of course; however none of the team took the venture to try it! Still good food and a wonderful AmeriFamily night!

We Love The Weekend!

          I have absolutely no ability to concentrate right now, but I promised I would write so I'll make this short and sweet. Here are the past 3 weekends, condensed!

We worked at the Ronald McDonald Foundation House one weekend. I may not be in support of McDonald's the restaurant, but seeing what they do for the parents of the kids at the hospital, I am so thankful for the help this foundation provides.



 Little Rock's Central High School is one of the most famous high school in the country and certainly the most important when it comes to the civil rights movement. Across from the high school is a museum dedicated to the Little Rock Nine and their stories. It was wonderful to see and stand in a place with such a rich history concerning the development of our nation.





Every Sunday we work at a downtown Little Rock museum called The Museum of Discover. This hands-on science museum is packed full of all kinds of amazing things to do. Our job is to 'go have fun' because 'if your playing with the exhibit, others will want to too and then you can teach them about it!', Sweet job, huh.

Arkansas is home to Bill Clinton, the father of the AmeriCorps program so, naturally, we had to go see the museum and library dedicated to him! The museum was surprisingly intriguing containing a mock Oval Office, a Lego Display, the actual presidential limo that was driven during his era, and, of course, a whole section dedicated to AmeriCorps!



Experience and Exploration

          Who knew Arkansas could be so exciting?! The last few weeks have proved just as amazing as the first few and now we only have two more to go! My morning job with the hospital photographer has continued to provide me with an invaluable and varying experience. I have been given access to conferences gathering some of the most elite doctors in our country, saw firsthand how photos of a baby in Arkansas can help doctors in Chicago diagnose a new genetic disease, and, of course, photographed some of the cutest kids on the planet. I wish I could show you all the pictures I have been taking, but unfortunately they are all property of the hospital or a violation of patient rights so you will have to use your imagination... so imagine something really good!
          My afternoon jobs in the ITU and NICU have also continued just as wonderfully as they began. It has surprised me how quickly I adapt to seeing 'that which make most cringe' and can now stand bedside with a child and watch as treatments are performed. This self realization has led me to dabble with the idea of becoming a pediatric nurse or physical therapist. I had never once even pondered such a thought as having a career in the medical field, but working here in the hospital has uncovered my curiosity about the human body and psyche and shown me that I have the strength, intelligence, and personality to succeed in the medical field. Of course, nothing is certain at the moment, but now I know there is a wealth of new careers out there for my consideration.
          It’s getting late so I am splitting this post up into several different posts. Tomorrow I will write about what we have been doing when not at work!



team photo in front of the hospital!