Today was another great day in Zambia. Today we had biscuits and gravy for breakfast. Biscuits and gravy is one of my favorite meals to have here. Cathy had never had biscuits and gravy before, so she was the first in line, and we all laughed at the fact that her first biscuits and gravy were in Africa. At the Havens I went to Haven 2 first and helped gather kids for their specific groups. After groups finished, I played with Marcus. I was able to get him to smile, laugh, and vocalize a little. When it was time for shema time I helped the Aunties move the kids inside, and when shema time was finished, I again helped the aunties move the kids into the bathrooms for bath time. I then made my way to Haven 1 where I played with Nichole for a little bit until she got snatched up for another therapy group. But it worked out well because I then worked with Wilma, who was in a language group, but her clinician was sick, so I was able to fill that need.
For lunch we had spaghetti and garlic bread. The food was good and the fellowship between friends was even better. In the afternoon I spent an hour in Haven 3 working with Angel. I hadn't worked with Angel before but he is in a feeding group during the day. Later in the day I headed over to Haven 2 and spent the rest of my time there until we left for dinner. I spent most of my time at Haven 2 with Layla and Leah. Twapegwa tried and tried to get into my lap, but was unsuccessful. Twapegwa likes to back up slowly, and with out looking slowly plop into your lap. Many times she misses, sliding off the the side or landing on your knee. It is so funny to watch, especially when its not you.
Later in the evening a group of us played nertz. For once I won, but a major factor to my success was Kara did not start at the same time as the rest of the group. After playing nertz, Carla gave us all SLP financial advice which is always appreciated. Eventually we all started fading until it was just me and Webster.
Please continue to pray for our group. Many are feeling ill due to various stomach issues. I myself am feeling ill to my stomach, but I have decided that I will beat it with a positive attitude. During nertz I felt really nauseated, but so far so good. : )
Thank you for all your prayers and support!
Ben
How are twapegwa's motor skills? She was one of mine last year.
ReplyDeleteThey are great! Twapegwa is doing really well. She is so big! She walks everywhere, has no problem picking things up. Plays well with others. She just loves walking backawards into your lap! So funny!
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