For all of you faithful blog followers with strong stomachs, this post is for you. If you would like a list of today's events, all it takes is 3 letters: NVD. Luckily, none of these symptoms have effected me but I am in the minority in the household. Every single baby except one is sick with a terrible gastro bug (I'll spare you the details, but Abbey, you would be proud). Our flat has literally become a quarantined ward: healthy upstairs, ill downstairs. Please pray for a speedy recovery for these babies and for our protection against the bug as their caretakers.
On a lighter note, we have some hope for baby Lerato. Her rapid test results for HIV remain inconclusive, but the bloodwork will give us more insight on Wednesday. However, we have found that she is tolerating a completely plain porridge and soy formula diet. And by tolerating, I mean via syringe feeding. Keep praying for her as we begin to finally move forward with her care.
Today I experienced my first South African storm complete with lightning, thunder, hailstones, wind, and pouring rain. This is the first time it's rained since I've been here. I wonder how much it's rained at home for the summer? My bet is probably more. I also could use prayer for my voice to return. I've been fighting a cold for a few days now and I woke up without a voice this morning. I sounded so different that Samuel (the 3 year old) asked me, "Where's the other Karlee?" because he didn't recognize me.
A blog of my journey to Johannesburg, South Africa to serve and love the beautiful children and infants at the Havens
hey beautiful :-) thanks so much for the updates and its exciting to know that you have consistant internet :-). I am for sure praying for you and the babies (and the momma's at baby haven). God will provide and stay strong in the Lord. I love you and miss you!!
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Love from the room downstairs (Alicia & I). We are crawling into bed now 9:49pm!!! :)
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