So it is Saturday and we just finished cleaning the babies beds! We had to go through all the cribs and in between the poles, cockroaches decide to make their homes. It hasn't been done for a while so it was quite the eventful morning! We sprayed all the beds down the bug killer and after our lungs were filled with it and we were done dry heaving (ok, once I was done dry heaving...) we noticed how the room was literally crawling with inch long cockroaches. BLAH! They were dropping from the cribs onto us so it made the terrible experience that much more fun with screams and laughter. We are supposed to do this every other weekend and really, with 10 volunteers... it only takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Not that bad and it makes you feel pretty good knowing you are helping the babies sleep better without bugs all through their beds.
Now, we are chilling out in our room waiting for the other girls to get back from the town with our Chipati (spelling?) and we are going to have the rest of our fresh guacamole with homemade chips. Last night, Sarah made us dinner and it was beyond amazing... Quesidillas and Chips and fresh Guacamole! It was Mexican night in Africa! I ate so much and it was nice to have a good meal. After our meal, we are going to the pool for a bit and having a relaxing afternoon in the sun... Yes mom, Sunscreen... Got it! Tomorrow is church and then I have some laundry to do... Hurray!
As you can probably tell... I am having a better time. I was pretty upset and homesick but I am starting to realize that nothing in life is going to be easy or handed down to me on a silver platter. I appreciate all the words of encouragement and thoughts of appreciation. Especially Grandpa... Reading all of his responses and making me stop and think really is needed and I always LOVE hearing from him. I actually look forward to seeing what he has to say so everyone should read his comments... He is a smart cookie and I just love him. (Ps... Grandma and Grandpa... I found you both some pretty cool souvenirs from here. As soon as I saw them... I knew it was for you!! AND how weird is it that its me getting to bring you guys back something cool from one of my trips? =)) I am slso starting to feel better. My face is still swollen and my jaw is sore but I have started some antibiotics so hopefully it is just a sinus infection and I will be fine. I am going on day 5 of my headache though. But, it's managable and I will be fine!
Anyways, I may have a change of plans in my trip but nothing is for sure yet. I am fairly excited at the remote possibility of what may happen but I will keep everyone in the loop and tell you my secret destination if all goes as planned... *Cross your fingers and toes* =)
Have a wonderful weekend and I will post more soon.
Kwagala Nyo!
xo*
PS... I finally got pictures on Facebook... It is a private album so either add me as a friend or send me a message and I will add you to my list of people allowed to view it!
I am so glad you are feeling better,Just remember that your values and ideals are not those the world over that is the hardest part to take. PS I Love surprises too the best is yet to come right????WINK WINK NUDGE NUDGE!!!!!
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OMG Bugs in bed!!!Nothing shocks you anymore..Great to hear your health is better..Keri Ann in England for 7 years can help you cope...good luck with the new plans..have a great week..kwagala Nyo Aunty Joan Uncle Terence
ReplyDeleteIt's great to hear about your adventures! I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better. Take care!
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ReplyDeleteThe first Grandma and Granpa saw a Cockroach was on the counter in our motel in Cook Islands. I didn't like it much but the Manager said "You are in the tropics Mrs Fraser".Grandpa tried to kill it as we had no bug spray. You can just imagine him running around the motel with his shoe trying to hit this thing. They have a very hard shell, at least this breed did.It would not die!! I had visions of it being in our bed at night so was very concious of anything that moved that night. Never saw it again!!!
I think you sound much better. Uncle Tim said he had spoken to you. What a suprise for you ,I'm sure. I think he was surprised to hear your voice as well as he had never used the chat before. I still haven't.
Tarrah, keep up the good work, continue to see the bright side of your venture and how you make those little people feel.
We were surprised to hear you have a pool to use. Relaxing and great fun. Anxious to hear where you might go??
Love always Grandma BIG HUGS