Yesterday we taught the kids a wonderful song about washing your hands, and then the song got stuck in our heads for the next 48 hours (we are still humming it). However, it was lovely to do IPHC teaching with a small class of kids sitting on our veranda. We had a great time and the kids loved it. We also quickly repeated our dental-care teaching with them.
Today we went to Mitawa again to be with our elderly ladies. The granddaughter was there again so we could look at her burn-wound again. It had developed into a wound three times the sizes and with loads of liquid ouzing out; it was not a pretty sight. Jill was definitely up for this challenge and treated the wound and changed bandages like a pro. We gave her antibiotics against the infection that had started. We went over the right dosage several times with her grandmother until we knew certain that she understood how to administer the medicines.
This afternoon we did a prayer walk in the area around our house which fun and good at the same time. Sandra is still hunting after papers, authorisations, stamps from officials etcetera in order to open the doors for us to work with the health posts and hospitals. This is quite a proces but we are doing fine so far (keep un praying please!).
Lyn has recovered enough from her malaria to come and beat me with a pillow when I called her 'old' so we think she will make it. We played a game last night and have a good time together in general.
Tinashe unfortunately has to go home because of the situation at home. His father, who is already of high age, is seriously ill and Tinashe wants to go and meet up with him and his family. We support him in his decision but really do not like to see him go because he is a great asset to our team (he is the only one that can cook proper mais porridge for us). Tonight we will pray for him and early tomorrow he will start his journey. Please pray for him!
Bless you all, love and hugs from the whole team
No comments:
Post a Comment