Had a little set back this weekend. Salem got some crud with headache, cough, fever and aches. He spent the weekend in bed. Thankfully there were no emergency surgeries. They were thinking that maybe he needed a malaria test. Then I came down with it so we know that it's just some bug going around. Salem is back operating on typhoid perforations, hysterectomies, amputations, skin grafts, hernias and even orthopedics. The Togolese people seek a witch doctor as first line of health care. Not only does the delay in getting medical care exacerbate the problems, but the application of herbs to wound sights often makes it worse.
The Togolese are very attractive people with high cheekbones and large eyes. They wear lots of colorful fabrics around their heads and hold their babies on their backs with a piece of cloth. It looks like it might unwind but I haven't heard of them dropping any babies.
In the Togolese culture, any family member may ask another for anything and you may not refuse or ask for repayment unless your own situation becomes worse than the borrower's. How would the world be if we all shared that way? The jobs in the hospital are high paying by local standards and often these employees support many family members, sometimes 22 or more.
Thought provoking.
***Patrick, Family Members and Friends*** We are not able to send emails. They keep coming back daemon delivery failure - virus detected. I vaguely remember hearing that some virus software rejects all emails from Africa. We are going to try to use the mission's email routed thru Pennsylvania. In the meantime, keep sending those notes. Know that we love you and hold you in our prayers and in our hearts.
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So sorry about the crud. Nothing like going on a mission trip, then finding yourself out of commission. Prayers are still being raised, while you are daily in our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThe last couple of mornings have been nice and cool. Feels good!
Faithfully,
Gary+
Hi, hope the crud has gone it's way & both of you are better. As Gary said we had a few cool mornings but the humidity is back today.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to the yard before it gets any hotter.
Much Love, Lindsey
Greetings!
ReplyDeleteHope you're both well and settled. Enjoyed my weekend at the Visitation Monastery and of course kept you in my prayers. All was well until departure when we discovered 4 cars were broken into.... including our priest's. What a way to get on our prayer lists!