Yesterday was rainy. And the internet was broken until Paige called someone this morning. She says sometimes it mysteriously gets turned off at the ISP. The boys came again yesterday, three this time, and they all drew pictures, and worked in the garden a bit. Gardener Patrick got a bright orange coverall suit, so he is easy to find in the yard. He is making it look beautiful. Guard Patrick was in a boda-boda accident Sunday and has a big gash in his leg. He says accidents are more common at night. Read More!

Andrea the electrical guy came today to check on the increasing demand for power in the compound. There is an inverter and bank of batteries that come into use to even out the variable city power.

Today I printed the second color on a small print of a big snail on a plant. The boys didn't come, but were very interested in the first color two days ago. Maybe tomorrow they will come for the last round. I will be able to use this print as a demo for working with the students, due to start this weekend.

Partway through the day I realized it is so peaceful in my section of home, that thought I would go check out the office. Paige is busy working on finances and M & E, monitoring and evaluation reports. She has lots of reports, that tell her how the programs are achieving their effectiveness and helping to prevent malaria and HIV/AIDS. Small steps in a very big mission. Check out Minnesota International Health Volunteers.

Odin was busy growing today, and learning how to reach for things. Phil was busy being the caregiver; Harriet has malaria this week.