INTERMISSION

SAD WEEK...

Work has been relatively quiet as all but 16 children have now returned to their homes. Two more are expected to go including Perla, but its not certain. One child has had to return to the special nutritional unit as he is losing weight far too rapidly and cant be fed by mouth. Each and every cot is being cleaned and disinfected, as are all the mattresses and wheelchairs. Carpets are being taken out and washed and cupboards and drawers fumigated. Next we will wash and sort out all the toys and books and try to get some order into the place.
I feel sad as the end of week approaches.

BUT, I will be back in a couple of weeks and I look forward to that…….

New home…

Well its certainly been a very busy week since I last wrote. I finally moved into my flat and then spent two days just trying to buy all the things I need in the house…like cutlery and plates, and of course food now that I finally get a chance to cook my own food!!!
I have also had two crazy worries: firstly at the beginning of the week being told that the time for my connecting flight is insufficient as there is only 50 minutes between landing and take off!!! You can imagine my concern. So I rechecked the next day and the next to be told yesterday that it has changed again, and now I have 2 hours for a turn around so no problems…but…..
Last week I had to send off my passport for a renewal of visa and it was meant to be back today and its not! So again frantic calls and visits beckon, I should have it tomorrow!! By the way I could not have sent it earlier as they don’t process visas until the week they expire!
Hopefully by Saturday all will be fine and then it will just be the anxious waiting for the taxi on Sunday morning to get me to the airport on time.
All being well I should be in London on Monday, 1st December in the morning ready to see everyone. I expect to be away for two weeks before returning to Antigua to continue my work.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT, KIND WORDS, GENEROSITY AND LOVE AND CARE THROUGH THESE PAST FEW MONTHS.

Despite being away from everyone I have never felt really alone, knowing that you are all with me providing support and strength.

To be honest I never really liked the idea of a keeping a blog, but now I am just so happy as you have all been able to share this journey with me. Thank you Raju for convincing me and setting it up and everyone who helped answering all the practical and technical questions, and there have been many!!!!
So until I return .
Take care and stay safe
Enjoy
Adios Amigos
Goodnight

Xxx