It is not only the weekends that fly by, but now the weekdays are going even faster. On Monday I went to Kampala yet again to do some research on the prices for office cleaning supplies and to accompany a volunteer staff member to the dentist. I am getting quite the orientation to the medical side of Kampala. I now know of 2 places to go to a doctor, 2 places where I could get an ultrasound, and now I could even go to the dentist if need be.
The research (shopping) and dentist appointment went rather quickly, so after a stop at a Lebanese restaurant for lunch and for the 4th time ice cream was found, (it was such a good day) we decided to head home. Traffic wasn't even too bad coming out of town, so we thankfully made it home before dark.
Yesterday morning, we received news that a 8-foot cobra had been killed near the head nurse's chicken house. Now my fear of going out to the garbage pit at night is definitely justified since there is a 10 footer living in our own backyard.
Today it is official: Running water at last. For the longest time (well since January 14th) the water situation has been on, off, on, off...and since last Thursday, we have been without running water. When all the pipes were finally connected with all systems go, the tank was so full that it ran over for at least 3 hours. It sounded like a heavy rain shower right outside my bedroom window. We were definitely blessed with the newly redone water system and our cup was overflowing.
While at home this evening, I looked out the window and saw little pink and blue things running around and I just could not figure out what was going on. I looked closer and realized that the little pink and blue things were the toddlers from the baby house. They were all out for a walk before supper and were just having a grand old time. It was quite the sight.
Speaking of babies, I handed in my "mommy" badge Sunday night. I still cannot believe how good Hope was. Even though she was not in her usual crib or surroundings, she slept straight through the night. She is every parents' dream baby.
I counted my weekly anti-malaria pills this morning and was haunted by the indisputable fact that since there is a small number of pills remaining, I only have that many weeks left in Uganda. Time...Where have you gone?
4 comments:
more pictures! more pictures! more pictures! I love it when you post pictures...Hope is such a cutie! Even cuter than when we saw her during web conversation!
Have a great weekend Hannah!
Hannah, really I don't know how you deal with the snakes. I would be a total basket case. I would never sleep worrying about them creeping in. Well I hope things keep going well.
Ben
Hope is so cute. How fun to be a mommy for a weekend. :) I'm with Ben. I don't think I would leave the house if I knew there was a 10 foot python behind the house. Have you actualy seen it? Ok that might have been a dumb question, but yeah. Miss you darling!
Cayla
Hannah! Hearing about the Cobra almost made me pee my pants! But then I am deathly afraid of snakes! Enjoy the rest of your time there and please stay safe. We need our amazing Hannah back!! Miss ya!
Becky
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