I'm just sitting in front of the computer right now, drinking a cup of instant coffee. Why, you're probably asking yourself, is a self professed Starbucks-loving coffee-snob drinking instant coffee? Well, here in Africa, where the best coffee in the world is grown, one can hardly find a real coffee maker, let alone actual coffee. Hard to believe, isn't it? Everyone here drinks instant and appears to like it. Don't worry, I've formulated a plan for how to deal with my deprivation.
Things are going well here. I'm really feeling comfortable in the nursery and with all of our babies. It's hard to believe how much, in such a short time, I have come to love them. And yes, I do have a favorite. He's an adorable little guy with huge eyes and wild, curly hair. Love him! There are a couple of babies who are sick with pnumonia right now, including my guy, so if you could say a few prayers for a quick recovery, that would be great.
I've made several more hospital visits since that first one, and am still finding them interesting and challenging. For one thing, it's nice to get off the Farm! All of the doctors here are at hospitals, so these appointments aren't anything serious, just things like x-rays and audiology appointments, usually for adoption paperwork. The people have all been extremely nice and helpful, and although hospital visits tend to take several hours longer than they would at home, it's nice to spend some one-on-one time with the babies.
It's still strange to be here on the farm 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We all try to get a "lift" out of here on our day off, because you just feel so trapped sometimes! I miss my own car terribly, although driving here doesn't look like an experience I'd enjoy. I'm really feeling settled and comfortable, but am also still missing home terribly. Homesickness is just no fun! Okay, I need to head to work, but I will update again soon. Love you all, miss you all, and you should all email me sometime!
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