Archive for May, 2008

Shock

This morning little Sia (short for the long name I can't pronounce) was not doing well. One of the nannies took her to the clinic but before they got to see the doctor, she died in her arms. Her dad was already dead and her mom is dying in hospital, so Sia likely was infected […]

We got so behind in the laundry the past couple of days with no power, no sun and then on Sunday the washer wouldn't work. So this morning we hired 6 ladies as "casual workers" and they worked like mad, hand washing all the clothing and nappies. Then we didn't have room on the lines. […]

Quick Update

The Sun actually has  managed to break through the clouds a couple of times today! At least there is no rain.

Michael, Ibrahim and Lobikeki are still in the hospital. They are still recovering.

I fed our tiny Rebecca this afternoon and she ate well and burped well. She was looking all around and waving her wee hands […]

We have had three days of rain. We are all so very tired of it and now need at least three days of sunshine to dry all the clothes and diapers.

I was just writing out a report for social welfare on different questions, one being how many babies we have in care. In the door […]

Wetlands

It rained most of the day today and was chilly! Had the babies bundled up and I had on a sweat jacket.  Then the power was out as well, so no dry nappies. Took out another 8 dozen from the store room and when we eventually get everything dry again, we will put the extras […]

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