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On the Fifth Day of Kenya my daughter gave to me: A whole night of sleeping!

 The latest from Aaron:


We are now at a new place and new hotel.  It is much more the htel I would expect...very small rooms and oldish...sort of Mexico-ish.

Today was very interesting.  We got to see how a water project has transformed a certain community.  They use to walk this crazy hill 8-10 per day!!!!  We went down to the river and they brought pales and I carried one back to the top.  They then led me to a hutforherwater.  She was very weak bc she was HIV positive....had been raped and had a kid from it.  I was able to go into the hut and they wanted me to take a pic and send it back.  Chuck said they would work it out, so remind me to send it!!!

We finally slept well last night. Maddy had a terrible time getting to bed but once she did, we slept like rocks. The funny thing is that I feel more tired than I have all week. ha! Thanks time change + not sleeping kid + husband being gone. 
I got the living room wall painted last night. Tam got a roller and helped out so it went a lot faster. Now I just need to borrow a ladder to paint the really high parts. I will work on tracking one down today.

In other news I think Maddy has ringworm. I should say "a" ringworm. I only see one spot on her leg. I thought I was going to have to take her to the doctor but since I only see one spot I will just get some antifungal cream and see if I can get it to clear up. I think it should go away fine. She has been getting sweatier in her splints and the spot is right underneath the top of her splint so I'm sure that creates ideal, moist growing conditions for fungus. Yay! 
Today is a down day with no real plans. I need to mow the lawn and various other chores such as grocery shopping. Tammy is taking tomorrow off for her spring break day so we will have another fun and busy day tomorrow.

Comments

Drs Meyer said…
So glad she slept for you :) I am really excited that he gets to be over there and you guys get to have fun tomorrow with tam taking off! send pictures please :)
March 15, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Jessica said…
Man, you guys are getting some major painting done! Looks really good!
March 15, 2011 at 9:59 PM
bee said…
Sure hope Maddy does not come down with more of those spots. YUCK! I am sure you are correct on the splints not helping such things. I wish I could see your paint job in person.
March 16, 2011 at 3:38 PM
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