Wednesday, June 11, 2008

So I have now experienced food poisoning in Africa. And I was sick all day yesterday. I won't go into all the details...but lets just say nothing was left in my stomach at the end of the day. Thankfully I think I got all the bad food out and I'm feeling better today. I'm still a little weak but at least I'm not still sick at my stomach. It was quite the experience because the water is off at my house...so....everytime I got sick in the toilet, I then had to carry buckets of water into the back of the toilet to get it to flush. Not quite as convenient as in the US. But I managed and I'm alright. 

At work I have mainly been calling potential sponsors for the kid's fair at the end of the summer. I was surprised on Friday when Anna and I went to a company and the guy offered us $500 on the spot. I was shocked and didn't really know how to react because I didn't expect to get money right away. I know fundraising is not always that easy. But that is what you have to do for projects...get money.

Friday I am going to Ho to do some VCT and CD4 testing. We will also being giving out information on healthy living and HIV prevention. The whole community will take part so it should be a great experience. 

1 comment:

Katie O'Brien said...

Oh, I'm so sorry you got sick :( Take care of yourself and I hope you are feeling 100% by now!!!!!

And kudos to you for all of your work at the clinic....I hope it's been a good experience thus far! I love your blogs! :)