The Princess Bride

My time at the hospital today went by fairly quickly. I am there daily for 12 hours (7am-7pm) and I am convinced somehow time actually slows or perhaps stops. Yesterday, the morning went by fast, but the afternoon was painfully slow. Today wasn't bad at all. I had lots of visitors to chat with: the chaplain, a couple new missionaries, Cathy and others. Josephine and Caroline went home today. Praise the Lord. They got everything worked out.

Matoch continues to do well. He had his face cleaned of most of the scabs. Tomorrow he will go to the OR to remove the stitches. The doctors will have a better idea then of whether or not another surgery is needed. His doctor was concerned about a damaged tear duct that might need replacing. Pray that he won't need anything else. We had a lot of fun doing the puzzle again. I think I can do it blindfolded now! We also had another swinging lesson. He learned how to chant "straight and bend" with me, but never actually bent his knees! In the afternoon I showed him a few videos I had of Tonj on my computer and he seemed to find a lot of comfort in that. He kept asking to watch them again. Later we watched "The Princess Bride." He and Achol laughed and talked though the whole thing. They kept pointing at the screen and talking to each other about what they were seeing. They laughed everytime someone got hurt... not sure what that is about! I'm sure it is the first time they have seen a movie. I am fairly confident they think ROUS (rodents of unusual size) are real! I wish I could speak their language and explain everything to them.

Today I was moved to Cathy and Dr. Trotter's house for two nights. She invited me to have dinner with them and their guests. We had such good food! Really yummy enchiladas (something I don't like or eat at home), salsa, guacamole and carrot cake. The company was nice too. I almost chickened out and didn't go down for dinner. Being in a roomful of strangers is terrifying for me. I am so glad went. The other guests were missionaries working at Kijabe and were very nice. It's neat to hear their stories: where they are from and how they came to be in Kenya. I met another doctor who invited me to come to her house in the evenings if I have nothing to do. Other people come over and they just hang out. I might call her on Thursday evening. Tomorrow Cathy invited me to join them for leftovers (yes please!). Cathy has been so kind and hospitible. I really feel loved and supported. The missionary community I have encountered has been truly wonderful and a blessing. God is so good.