Two of my supports, Holly and Jen are gone. Holly's son Howie went to the director of CARE, Lee. She said that he cried last night, of course but that he is already starting to bond with her. It helps that Lee's daughter Madie is about his age and they have been playing together during the day since they both got here. I can't imagine how Lee is functioning with both babies clinging to her. I'm sure Howie will be fine, he's a big boy - very confident. I saw pictures of him from when Holly first got him two months ago and he looked so tiny and frightened. Today Howie just slept in people's shirts instead of playing but I'm sure he'll get his confidence back eventually. Poor baby. ~
There is a film crew here today. They are from some South African makeover show and are redoing the sickbay and milk kitchen. That's great but all of the workers keep hitting on the volunteers. One guy even proposed to me! I had to tell him that I was already married and he still didn't leave me alone! "Where's your ring?" he said, thinking he had caught me in my lie. "It's inside. We can't wear any jewelry in here with the babies because they take it and play with it" I answered without even thinking. Because that is true and if I did have a wedding ring, I wouldn't have been wearing it. I even had to take out my nose ring when I was in with them.
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I read mom's letter today. I thought I was going to cry but it was actually really encouraging. I'm glad I saved it until now though. I have one last letter to open from Momma Sandi. I have to remember to thank her for having everyone write them, they were a big help.
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