Today I awoke to the sounds of Esther screaming and throwing a fit. With any other child in the family this would've alarmed me. But, with Esther, a surly attitude in the morning is the norm. Often, she wakes up in the foulest mood. Today was not exception. For whatever reason, she doesn't do the first few minutes of the day very well. I don't know why. Maybe she's mad that she woke up? Maybe she's mad that she's mad? How does one go about reasoning and consoling a half asleep 2 year old?
Talked to Janice today. She was able to go to a doctor today. She has pneumonia in both lungs and is suffering from some dehydration and other things. She will be going to see an Infectious Disease specialist soon. You know, Malaria and Typhoid and Pneumonia is quite the trifecta, wouldn't you say? I'm surprised she's even able to walk around and carry on anything resembling normal conversation. I'd be sick in bed calling for my mommy if I were her.
Kids all miss her greatly. I do too. I miss Alex as well. I picked up a picture of her taken while we were camping when she was about 8 or so. After staring at it for about 5 seconds I burst into tears. What a mess am I! Both Emma and Keturah saw me and asked, "Dad, what's the matter?" Why do I have to go through this again? At least Tawnee told me today that she is never going to move out. That's fine with me. That's one less broken heart I will have to deal with.
Highlight of the day was Tawnee and Esther running around buck naked all day long. (Sorry, Janice, but they wanted to go naked and I saw no reason why they shouldn't be allowed to do so. Hurry home!!!)
Low point of the day was hearing about Janice's condition, talking to her on the phone, and realizing (again) that I can do nothing for her while she's half way around the world.
Until tomorrow.
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We're sure praying for your whole family as you go through this challenging time of separation and sickness. But you have it soooo good. To think Janice and the kids could jump on the plane and get to USA so quickly and that you have A/C at your place! That's fantastic for Africa! No such luxeries when I was growing up there. But, still we understand the separation. Isn't it something, when the Lord gives us children we're supposed to start from day one to teach them independence. When it finally comes years later it's tough. We've all had our turn at it, and it isn't easy, especially the distance. So, we'll keep praying for you all!! Maybe I can see Janice while she's "home" here. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your service. June B.
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