September 27. A couple days have been lost while I’ve recovered from sickness — possibly malaria and respiratory infection. At least that’s what I treated for. Last Friday morning, I started with a bad headache. That continued Saturday and Sunday, but no other symptoms until Sunday when my throat and ears became very painful. I was thankful that no young men came on Sunday evening because, by that time, I was beginning to feel very weak and ended up going to bed before 8:30. Started on amoxicillin for the sore throat and earaches, but didn’t know what to do about the headache. During the night, I thought it might be from being off the parasite medicine too long. But, no, it hadn’t been very long at all. Since I had chills too, I then thought of malaria so started on artemisinin. Slept most all day Monday and Monday night too. Didn’t even feel strong enough to talk with Daddy Monday evening. Went to bed early again Monday evening and slept a good part of the day Tuesday, I was too weak to do anything those two days. Never even turned on my computer. Started feeling a little bit better by Tuesday evening, but still went to bed early. Today I am feeling a bit stronger, but not strong enough to do much. Am thankful to be eating a bit more as I wasn’t able to eat at all on Monday and only a little bit yesterday. Could hardly even drink anything, although I did okay with tea and not too bad with a little cool water. Late yesterday afternoon, the water ran out. Marivo boys had cut the pipe. Dallas and Amos went up and found the cut and fixed it, but the water only came at a trickle. It was too dark by then to work on it more so Amos went up and worked on it this morning, and praise the Lord, now the water is running again. Had an early lunch and went for an early nap. Had part of supper when I first got up and the rest of supper at our normal supper time. Washed the dishes and then poured a large kettle full of boiling water down the kitchen drain followed by some bleach. The gnats had gotten unbearable again. Worked a while on answering e-mails. After supper, I lay down a bit for a while, but didn’t try to go to sleep because I knew Anna Jean and Judy would be coming to get their phones which they had brought earlier to charge. While they were here, Anna Jean filled the washing machine so she can wash clothes in the morning. After they left, I washed up and then it was time for Daddy to call. After five or six tries, we were finally able to get a somewhat good connection in order to talk for about 45 minutes although Daddy kept cutting out every so often and had to repeat a lot. Now MAF has canceled his flight altogether so he is trying to work something out with NTM. It won’t be until some time next week, however. After we said good-bye, I had a snack and am now good and ready for bed. September 28. Several hours passed before I could get to sleep last night. Was thankful for a good sleep after that. I did get to see the moon around 3:00 a.m.— almost full. What a lovely day the Lord gave us. Some clouds and patchy fog that quickly melted away leaving sunshine and blue sky. However, there was a cold wind that blew all day so I didn’t get to spend time outside as I would have liked. Whenever I went out to check on the clothes or bring clothes in, I needed my hooded jacket to keep the wind out of my ears. Anna Jean had come early and done the wash. Just one load plus my two fleecy blankets for the second load so it didn’t take her long to hang them out. She left right away afterward to go help finish putting the roof on Solomon’s house. It was pretty quiet here most of the day, but I did take a nap both in the morning and the afternoon. I was pretty tired after losing sleep last night. Took a bath after afternoon nap while the house was nice and warm. While I was making granola and getting my supper, Anna Jean came to get her phone. She also wanted some pain medicine because she has a bad boil. While she was here, Nuandauro came to see if I needed kaukau. Yes, I did. I’m thankful Anna Jean was here to help, and Helen was here also as the kaukau actually came from her and she wanted some yarn. In the mean time, I could smell the granola getting a bit over done. Got that out of the oven and finally got my supper a little after 6:00. Time passed quickly as I marker painted visuals for the Sunday evening lessons, and it was soon time to talk with Daddy. It was a blessing to have a good connection this evening for the whole time we talked together. Maybe the weather made a difference in the reception. The skies this afternoon and early evening were clear, clear blue and continued clear when nightfall came upon us. The temperatures dropped quickly so it may get cold tonight unless it turns cloudy; The only way Daddy will be able to get a flight with NTM is if people will be willing to cut the grass on the airstrip in the next few days. It’s getting late now, and I’m very tired so it’s off to bed.
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