Positive Update in Puebla

Hi everyone,

Here is an update of what's happening with the epilepsy support group and more. I'm actually really excited about all of this. 

1.) Jornadas

               

These are days when the neurologist is going to meet with patients and will only charge 150 pesos (about $11.00 dollars). I will be the coordinator, so the patients have to contact me before coming. I will also be there during those days, talking to the patients and telling them about our group. These will take place every 3 months. The first will be on Saturday, December 21st. 

2.) Conference

               

We are planning a large conference on March 28, 2014, where we are going to have about 6 different doctors speak about different themes regarding epilepsy (similar to something I attended in Seattle with the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest).         

3.) Monthly meetings and Presentations

Our group has monthly meetings on the last Saturday of every month and we are in the process of organizing the themes for the year of 2014. I may present in January for the first one, and then we will have different doctors and other people present for the following. I am also in the process of organizing presentations at different schools, but will probably have to wait until January when people get back from Christmas vacation.

4.) Volunteering at a Hospital

Today I went to a hospital called El Hospital Niño Poblano, which is a children's hospital right next door to the university. There is a possibility that I may be able to volunteer there on Mondays and Wednesdays. I will keep you updated on that. 

5.) Plans for Thanksgiving

I just had to write this in here because I am so thankful to have such good friends here. On Thursday, which is Thanksgiving, there will be a group of about 12 people, and we are all going to our friend's house (our friend Izchel), and are making Thanksgiving dinner. Of course it's going to be a different version of food, but that doesn't matter. They want to learn more about this American holiday and incorporate some of their own cultural traditions. It should be a very good experience. :-)

I hope everyone has a great week and HAPPY THANKSGIVING (on Thursday)!