7/14/11
Blood Bank success! I found the place, I didn’t faint, I’m currently not iron deficient, and I’m back home safely only about an hour and a half later. They disinfected everything to my satisfaction, I bled quickly, she got my vein on the first try, and I got a cold Coke afterwards. No excuses anybody else! If I can do it in Uganda, you can definitely handle it at home. The only downside was the scale, which confirmed my fear that I have indeed gained 6 pounds here. I think my family will be pleased to hear that I made up for the weight I lost last year. I am less pleased :)
So yesterday. I’m getting worse about doing this the day of. I wrote a little in the morning, and then Tom and I wandered into town for lunch and groceries. I feel better now that he knows where things are and can find his way from here on out. This kid is only 20, so between him and 22 year old Dani, I kind of feel like a camp counselor again. Dani and Verity met us there later, and we hit all of the highlights-the bakery, the DVD library, and the gas station that sells pineapple Fanta. Dr. Alex called to check in, and it was good to hear from him. He’s become a dear friend, and I’ll miss him a lot, but I’m hoping we’ll be able to visit each other when he’s in Boston for school. For dinner, we met up with several of the hospital staff to take Dani out for her farewell party since she leaves Saturday. It was a fun night at The Lord’s Bar (kid you not), and we had good food (goat roasted on a stick, Uganda’s version of salsa, and chapati), good beer, and good conversation under the stars. It was a beautiful night with a full moon (which is less scary when I don’t have to work), and my first ever shooting star.
I’m Thankful...
1. for shooting stars. My only regret is that I couldn’t think of a wish fast enough.
2. for country music in Ugandan bars-this is one of my favorite trends here.
3. for finding g-nut sauce in town. I’m trying to figure out a good way to get this stuff back.
Much love!
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