MDA

Just hours ago I had no idea where I would be or what I would be doing for the next three months. But now I am very excited to say that I will be volunteering with Magen David Adom – the Red Cross of Israel. My volunteer job is to work in ambulances, dealing with minor injuries as well as emergencies. I have an intense training week and a test I have to pass in order to actually do the job.

It’s crazy that I am going to be waiting in the ambulance when a sick person calls 100 (the 911 of Israel). I will have to stay calm at the sight of blood, and step up to any task that is asked of me.

I am very nervous. Very nervous. But my hope is that the training week will boost my confidence. I will be helping so many people. All I can think of is what a great mom I will be if I know all of this medical information! Think of how easily I will be able to diagnose my kids. It’s like cheating my way into being a doctor.

My apartment is with five other girls in Netanya. Netanya is I between Tel Aviv and Haifa. It’s a cute little town right on the Mediterranean Sea. I have already spent two weekends in Netanya, so it will be easy to make it my home.