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August 5th

A couple weeks ago I headed to IST.  I had been looking forward to it for a while, it was my first opportunity to see everyone from my group, learn about their experiences, and gain important training to help me with the projects in my community.  Unfortunately a game of “capture the flag” cut my time at IST short.  The second evening, after our meetings for the day were finished, I was playing “capture the flag” with a group of other volunteers.  During the game I was chasing someone and had to jump over a hole that I saw at the last second.  I landed with all of my weight on the knee that I’ve had two surgeries on. Unfortunately it was too much pressure for the knee, and as a result it “blew-out” on me.  I iced it all night and hoped that the swelling would go down, but by the next morning it was clear that I needed to go to the hospital.  I traveled to Panama to see the doctor, and had an MRI.  Luckily it didn’t need to be operated on, but I’ve been in Panama City ever since so I can attend physical therapy sessions each day.  It was very disappointing that I wasn’t able to continue IST training, and have more time with the volunteers from my group. However after speaking with my boss we’ve arranged opportunities for me to make up the training, and during my time in Panama City I’ve met lots of Peace Corps volunteers that I didn't know before, and have made some really good friends with Panamanians living in the city.. 

When one door closes another one opens up…

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