The first surprise is NOT that we lost the internet again but that it actually came back BEFORE they said it would. After being without it for over a month in Jan/Feb, this time Darrell had already started looking for another provider and was about ready to sign us up when he got a phone call--surprise #2--saying that service had been restored. That was on Friday and they had told him it would be Monday before it was restored. Well, the first time he called they told him it would be the next evening; the second time he called they told him they didn't know when it would be. A few days later, they told him it would be Monday, so he figured he'd heard this tale before and they were just stringing him along. So, I guess it was more than a surprise--it was more of a shock--when it was restored 3 days ahead of schedule and we were notified by a phone call. Wow!!!
Another surprise was when it hit us that it had been almost 4 months since we had prepared an American meal. We thoroughly enjoy Liberian food and planned to eat lots of it while we're here, but it still was surprising when we realized how long it had been. And then I got a hankering for spaghetti, so that's what we had last night. It was yummy but I'm not ready to give up Liberian food anytime soon! Another 6 months should be about right!
Golden Beach was another nice surprise. No, we didn't go swimming. (I can't imagine struggling to get this sticky body into a bathing suit--YUK!!!) We had heard about Golden Beach so followed directions to the sign, headed down a narrow alley that looked liked it was leading nowhere, and came to a wonderful little restaurant. We walked right through the restaurant to the beach where tables were set up in the sand. There were several palm trees with tables under them for people who didn't want to be in the sun, but we went just before sunset and wanted to be right on the beach. It was beautiful! Ocean breeze, crashing waves, sunset, and then the moon and stars overhead. What a nice evening! And we never would have known about this place if someone hadn't told us.
The last surprise I want to mention will be a teaser for my next post. We were in another section of the city for a meeting and afterward a young girl came up to me and asked my name. We chatted a bit and then I headed for the car. As I was walking along I heard someone on the path behind me very clearly call my name. That was a surprise because usually out here I'm called Ma, Madam, Old Ma, Grandma--anything but my name. And since this post is already long enough, you'll have to wait until next time to find out who it was and what we talked about! (I won't make you wait too long!)
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Success, Sweet Success
I told you he was cute; now you can see for yourself. Of course, I'm not prejudiced!
The happy family!
Monday, April 9, 2012
He's Here
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here you are: grrrr--I am not happy with blogspot. It won't let me download the cutest picture in the whole wide world. Of course that would be a picture of our new grandson! He's adorable! I'd really like to give him and the rest of his family a big hug, but I'm afraid that will have to wait for 7 months.
Anyway, we praise God for this new life. We think all is well, though he has had us wondering. At least the doctors have had us wondering. He developed some sort of rash the day after he was born, and the doctors seemed very concerned about it. So far, all tests have been negative, but they are waiting for the results of a few cultures. They have him on medication just to be on the safe side, so he will remain hospitalized until they are certain he's okay. He's in a "transition room" in the NICU, and Eric and Val can stay right there in the room with him. Other than the rash, he seems to be fine.
I keep trying to download the picture but it's not working. Our "high speed" internet has been very slow--slower than usual--the last few days, so that may be the problem. Usually it's a tad faster in the evening, but it's almost midnight and it's still slow. One other time it was so slow that I couldn't even enter a new post. That particular night I was wide awake in the middle of the night so came out to see if it would work then--success! I'm not hoping for a bad night's sleep, but if it happens I will try. You just have to see how cute he is!
Anyway, we praise God for this new life. We think all is well, though he has had us wondering. At least the doctors have had us wondering. He developed some sort of rash the day after he was born, and the doctors seemed very concerned about it. So far, all tests have been negative, but they are waiting for the results of a few cultures. They have him on medication just to be on the safe side, so he will remain hospitalized until they are certain he's okay. He's in a "transition room" in the NICU, and Eric and Val can stay right there in the room with him. Other than the rash, he seems to be fine.
I keep trying to download the picture but it's not working. Our "high speed" internet has been very slow--slower than usual--the last few days, so that may be the problem. Usually it's a tad faster in the evening, but it's almost midnight and it's still slow. One other time it was so slow that I couldn't even enter a new post. That particular night I was wide awake in the middle of the night so came out to see if it would work then--success! I'm not hoping for a bad night's sleep, but if it happens I will try. You just have to see how cute he is!
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