Day 32

The motherload.

We had four new volunteers arrive from Vermont this morning and they brought with them an enormous amount of donations. I am not exaggerating when I say there were eight large suitcases, completely full. It felt like Christmas morning! It took seven people a solid hour to simply unpack it all. Of course, all I was interested in was the entire duffel bag of shoes.

Our little helpers:

The four superstars!

(These pictures really don't do it all justice. That's only half of the clothes they brought.)

Emma also briefed us on the volunteer coordinator position Ali and I will be taking over until we leave in August. She has been the volunteer coordinator for the past six months.
Emma, we are all so sad you are leaving us! 
We'll miss you!

XOXO,

Amanda

Day 31

I saw the sun, and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sun!

I realize those aren't the real song lyrics, but I saw the SUN! It was bright, and warm, and made my laundry so happy! I took a chance this morning washing another bucket full of clothes and it paid off. Although I'm sure my clothes are still wet, at least it was warm for a little while. 

Ali and I worked on our project for a while this afternoon after visiting Dr. Bakari at the hospital. I haven't written much about my project, (the real reason I'm here), but I promise I've been working hard on it. We have a meeting on Thursday and another in two weeks time with the traditional birth attendants. Cross your fingers for good attendance! Some will be traveling quite a ways so we are unsure of how many will actually attend.

We are currently attempting to watch this weeks episode of The Bachelorette, if only I could stream the World Cup just as easily! There's word we might be getting cable at the compound soon. Oh please say it's true!
USA, USA, USA!

XOXO,
Amanda