166 Days: My Journey Through The Darkness - Plot & Excerpts
I knew today he was on a solo bike trip on the Harley to Washington D.C. to visit a friend and see the sights. I longed so much to be with him, seeing such important landmarks in our country’s history. I knew I would leave this deployment and this experience with a profound appreciation for what we as Americans have in the United States.Even the clinic was wearing on my spirits. I wanted so much to reach out to these people, but frequently found myself so frustrated day after day by the limitations I faced in the care I could provide. On an almost daily basis, I would face someone that would absolutely be a hospital admission or a surgical case in the United States. I remember seeing one man who traveled for five days by camel to see me after his arm was blown up in an explosion. He had it wrapped in a dirty cloth and as I took the bandage off I couldn’t believe what I saw. The muscle and skin of his entire elbow was destroyed. It appeared to be covered with a yellow salve that had been applied to help keep it clean.
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