Christian Nurse, Coronavirus, Panama 2020

Mysterious Panama Fever Continues

March 18, 2020 "Therefore, to you who believe, He (Christ) is precious." I Peter 2:7 After a good night's sleep in my own comfortable bed at home here in the USA, I checked my temperature. It still read a little high but I felt fine. I called my doctor's office and spoke with my favorite… Continue reading Mysterious Panama Fever Continues

Christian Nurse, Coronavirus, Panama 2020

Panama to USA Adventure Continues

March 17, 2020 - Tuesday - Panama City, Panama God blessed me as I read my favorite travel psalm. "My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber." Psalm 121:2-3 NKJV I thanked the Lord for a… Continue reading Panama to USA Adventure Continues

Coronavirus, Panama 2020

Early Return to the USA from Panama

Monday, March 16, 2020 Since my temperature still read high, I returned to the clinic. The nurse checked me and said it was normal. I silently thanked the Lord and walked a few blocks to the Movistar store to get my phone fixed. Since it didn't open until 9 a.m., I grabbed a delicious cup… Continue reading Early Return to the USA from Panama

Christian Nurse, Coronavirus, Panama 2020

Should I Leave Panama Early?

Saturday, March 14, 2020 - Boquete, Panama "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. For I, the Lord your God will hold your right hand, saying to you, 'Fear… Continue reading Should I Leave Panama Early?

International Nursing, Panama 2020

Health Care in Panama

Friday, March 13, 2020 "You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye." Psalm 32:7-8 Boquete, Panama I had just fallen asleep when my… Continue reading Health Care in Panama

Panama 2020

Up to the Mountains of Panama

March 9-12, 2020 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forever. Psalm 125:2 Our tour bus continued on the Pan American highway until we arrived at a stunning small beach resort popular with ex-pats. Guests relaxed beside the sparkling pool and gazed at the Pacific Ocean.… Continue reading Up to the Mountains of Panama

International Nursing, Panama 2020

Coast of Panama

March 7-9, 2020 In light of the Coronavirus that is quickly spreading through the world, I packed a travel medical kit with nitrile gloves, masks, bleach wipes, salt to gargle with at night, powdered Vitamin C, digital temporal thermometer, my worn stethoscope, and my pulse oximeter to check my oxygen level in the mountains. I… Continue reading Coast of Panama

Christian Nurse, International Nursing, Panama 2020

Adventure in Panama

March 2020 Dear Readers, I'm taking a little break from my usual historical narrative of my nursing career to tell you about my recent trip to Panama this month in light of the Covid 19 pandemic and my encounter with the impressive health care system in Panama. For security reasons, I have changed the names… Continue reading Adventure in Panama