I left off last week after our parties with all of us fighting off colds. Miriam and I fought ours off easily. Becca’s, on the other hand, sunk to her chest and made her quite miserable. Susan was fighting migraines unsuccessfully and many sick kids kept popping in for money to get prescriptions filled. With a sickly bunch, we still were able to get a lot done!
Jane on a better day
We headed out for our walks to check on Cu-cu Grace and found her in her garden happy and joyful to see us! After a short visit we headed across the field to check on Ndegwa’s sister, Jane. She was in a horrific accident awhile back when a motorcycle hit her while she was crossing the busy road by her house. Jane was supposed to get her casts removed from her arm and leg (to the hip!) last week. We found her in bed in a great deal of pain, casts on for another two weeks at least. I always carry spare Tylenol and we sat with her while she got more comfortable. We also made sure they had enough food and the dogs Tusker and Mizungu were in good form and free from ticks.
Sweet Eunice
Jane is HIV positive and at 24 very tiny and small boned. We worry about her ability to heal and monitor supplements and food to assist her. She is mother to sweet little Eunice. We want her to be happy and healthy for a long time to come!
On the way home we picked up roasted ku-ku (chicken) and chapati for Mercy and found her VERY hungry and tired after a long morning at her weekly clinic visit to track her TB. We couldn’t stay long as the big rain clouds were rolling in and we had to get home before the storm. You don’t want to be caught at the bottom of the hill when the rains start!
Cu-cu Willie with Susan
On Tuesday we visited several Secondary Schools checking in with Head Masters that I hadn’t seen for awhile. Their attitudes changed dramatically when Becca told them that she was a teacher by profession who also provided professional development for other teachers. These were good, informative visits followed by short visits to Cu-cu Willie and Cu-cu Patrick who live near Kekopey Secondary.
After a long busy week focused on work, we thought it would be nice to show Becca some ‘highlights’ of the Great Rift Valley while we had a taxi. We went to Sunbird Eco-Lodge for a lovely lunch with a view of the valley and Lake Elementeita. The rains came in and chased us off the patio but we were happy and relaxed.
Market Day
Wednesday is Market Day. Miriam and I took Becca and Don Richard down to town for the experience. We were able to buy many T’s and Fleece for the teenagers at a great price. Lot’s of good finds before the sun took it’s toll on us and we headed for a room temperature coke and a ride home.
Afternoons are always full of computer time and kids popping in! The rains have come so MAYBE it will be a bit quieter around here today. Until the next time!
