Today was my first day in the clinic without a translator. My regular translator, Besnik, was busy helping a couple from England. All of the patients that were scheduled to come I had treated previously so I thought I would be able to treat them on my own without too much difficulty.
It was a great day, I was able to communicate with the staff and explain where Besnik was. I was able to treat 7 patients, ask questions, teach new exercises, and just "chat" with them. I also had a new patient with Bell's palsy, (facial paralysis), that I was able to easily understand and treat. The dictionary did come out a few times, but my patients didn't mind.
After 5 hours, my brain hurt and I was exhausted, but also very excited at this big step in my Albanian language skills. I wrote down phrases that I couldn't come up with in the clinic, and have already figured out how to say what I couldn't think of earlier.
It has been so frustrating for me in learning Albanian, but GOD...! He was with me today, and He continues to provide opportunities for me to grow in my language skills. I am so excited and encouraged...there will be a time when I won't need a translator in the clinic.
Now, if I could just get to the place where I can understand my landlord...
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Hahahaha!! I don't know that you will ever be able to understand your landlord unless of course you drink 3 cappuccinos THEN talk to him :) Then maybe your mind will be working at the same speed as his mouth :) Miss you my friend. Urime!!! That you didn't need a translator. A big step! God is faithful!
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