My Year in Haiti

My Year in Haiti
It's All About the Children

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Mamma said there'd be days like this

My vacation is coming in two short weeks. I say this even though I know they will be the longest weeks of my life! I have nearly battled off what I'm assuming was a case of strep. I had the swollen glands for only a few days, but the malaise is lingering. Oh, and I guess I haven't been doing a good job of replacing my proteins, my hair is falling out in chunks! I'm going to have to get a case of green beans or spinach and start beefing up my diet. 


Or I could just let it fall out. That would be one less thing to worry about. There is an awful fungal infection that keeps passing around the kids. It mostly affects their scalps. Some of the girls are losing small patches of hair. There is little we can do. The fungus is common in dusty regions like Delmas. Aside from living in a bubble, we are providing the next best thing for these little ones. They have the best meds and care available. It's just one of those things you have to get used to. Meanwhile, I think I will start adding tea tree oil to the hair grease they use. 


So, I'm headed to Universal Studios for two days of fun in the sun. Besides the Harry Potter Adventure, what MUST I do when I get there?


more later...

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