So when I first started reading about "pimping," I was not yet accepted into PA school. I thought what in the world does that mean? Getting pimped by a preceptor is when he/she will ask you medical questions. Sometimes you will know what they are talking about, and other times you will have no idea what they are asking. If you don't know just say, "I don't know but I will have the answer for you by tomorrow."

I got pimped for the first time last week by one of my preceptors. I thought I knew that answer, but I happened to be wrong. I was embarrassed at first, but then I got over the embarrassment because I realized there are going to be many more questions I don't know the answer to. Psych is going well, and I have some amazing people that are in the practice.

Everyone is so kind at the hospital and greet you or wave hello. The nurses are helpful and will show me things if I ask them where something is. Im learning as I go. So far I have been able to see patients on my own, write progress notes, and dictate.

I am very thankful and have been happy with this rotation. I only have 4 weeks left, and I will be sad to say goodbye to the people I have gotten to know.

Soldiers, firefighters, police and other public servants show great courage every day. They may feel fearful at times, but they overcome their fear and act with bravery and assurance when others are in need.

I give thanks for these heroes, past and present, who courageously performed their duties at great personal risk. I know that God is with them, now and always, just as God is with me.

Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength.--Luke 22:43

Remembering 9/11/01