Well, I made some phone calls today, and I have ALL of my appointments lined up except the one with my eye doctor. My dental exam is today at one, cardiologist appointment is next Thursday, and my full medical evaluation is the following Tuesday! Feeling very blessed to have everything lining up so well.
I'll let ya'll know how everything goes.
Pray for a quick and easy process!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Sorting Things Out
I read over my medical kit, and it was a lot like I had expected. Long and kind of confusing. I will have to see a cardiologist and eye doctor, as well as the normal medical exam. I am praying that insurance will cover the cardiologist fees if I tell her I just need a check up, then just ask her to sign the paper after. I think all I will have to have is an EKG. As far as the eye doctor, that is something we pay for regardless once a year so that is not a problem. I think I am going to have my medical exam done through student health services at Texas Tech so I can use my student discount on anything insurance won't cover. The local VA hospital had no idea what I was talking about when I called.
On another note, there are two dentists in the area that are said to give free dental exams to PCVs. Yay! So let's pray I can get in with one of them, and that I do not need any additional dental work of any kind. (Dentists give me the heebie geebies!)
Pretty Excited!!! Keep the prayers coming please!
On another note, there are two dentists in the area that are said to give free dental exams to PCVs. Yay! So let's pray I can get in with one of them, and that I do not need any additional dental work of any kind. (Dentists give me the heebie geebies!)
Pretty Excited!!! Keep the prayers coming please!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
The Next Step
I received my medical packet in the mail on January 3, so less than one month after my interview and nomination. I am currently in the process of trying to find a VA hospital that will do the tests free of charge. I am also looking into other options.
The PC does reimburse volunteers, but the numbers are low. So, I will definitely be doing a lot of praying as I begin the next step to become a PC volunteer! I am going to read over my medical kit when I get back to Lubbock, and I will post my feelings about it.
On a side note, God is continuing to Bless me and work in my life. Today, I found out that Tech granted me an extra $4,555.00 to help with my tuition to make up for some errors in the financial aid office regarding my FAFSA. What a blessing!
As always, keep me in your prayers.
"Your dreams are never too big when you trust in the Lord"
The PC does reimburse volunteers, but the numbers are low. So, I will definitely be doing a lot of praying as I begin the next step to become a PC volunteer! I am going to read over my medical kit when I get back to Lubbock, and I will post my feelings about it.
On a side note, God is continuing to Bless me and work in my life. Today, I found out that Tech granted me an extra $4,555.00 to help with my tuition to make up for some errors in the financial aid office regarding my FAFSA. What a blessing!
As always, keep me in your prayers.
"Your dreams are never too big when you trust in the Lord"
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Getting Started
First off, I am a senior Ag. Comm major at Texas Tech University. I will graduate in May of 2012. I am not running from anything. I am a happy, healthy honor student with a big family and great friends, and I have had several job offers here in the U.S. BUT I want to do something that is going to touch others and change ME. God created me us to do great things, for me one of those things is the Peace Corps.
I sent in my application to become a Peace Corps volunteer in October of 2011. I was not completely sure what I was getting into, but I knew I needed to get my application in early if I wanted this to be a part of my future. In just a couple weeks I had heard from my rep, Erin. I completed the finger print cards and background checks relatively quickly, but had to resubmit some references. On Dec. 20, 2011, I had my interview with Erin. Later that day, she called to tell me I had been nominated to Sub Saharan Africa to work with applied agriculture, specifically conservation.
I am so excited. I did not request a certain area or occupation, I wanted to be sent where I was most needed. However, I have to admit that this is EXACTLY what I was hoping for. So, my next step is to pass all my health checks, and see where this path leads me.
Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated as I begin the next step in my life.
I sent in my application to become a Peace Corps volunteer in October of 2011. I was not completely sure what I was getting into, but I knew I needed to get my application in early if I wanted this to be a part of my future. In just a couple weeks I had heard from my rep, Erin. I completed the finger print cards and background checks relatively quickly, but had to resubmit some references. On Dec. 20, 2011, I had my interview with Erin. Later that day, she called to tell me I had been nominated to Sub Saharan Africa to work with applied agriculture, specifically conservation.
I am so excited. I did not request a certain area or occupation, I wanted to be sent where I was most needed. However, I have to admit that this is EXACTLY what I was hoping for. So, my next step is to pass all my health checks, and see where this path leads me.
Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated as I begin the next step in my life.
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