I thought for sure I could spend time with the patients today however it was not to be.  The cough and the nose are not cooperating.  I did manage to help pass breakfast out so I was able to say Namaste, Good Morning to the ladies.  Many are looking just fine.  Then it was on to dishes, where John Mathew (Jon Mah-two) from France, and I entertained ourselves by throwing the plates frisbee style into the rinse pools until Jeda asked us not to.  Jeda runs a pretty tight kitchen and wash room.  The clothes were laid out to dry however we were concerned they would not dry as it was very humid and overcast today. 

During the week, the neighborhood children arrive to take lessons with the Sisters.  They now recognize us if we pass them on the street, and will run to us singing one of the songs we taught them.  They are so adorable.  Cristina and I get to work along with them practicing their letters, drawings and singing.  Today one of the Sisters carried this big stick with her which I had not seen before, and all she had to do was walk towards whoever was out of line, and they would immediately jump and hurry back to doing what they were supposed to be doing.  It was pretty comical.  And I couldn't help but get the giggles thinking about Mom and her wooden spoon! 

Once they departed, it was time to serve lunch and do the dishes again.  By this time, the laundry had finally dried so we all stayed on to finish folding laundry.  Sister Glenda and Sister O'Linda thanked us all.

I had lunch with Emilio today who has started a new role - he is part of a team of six that walks for four hours at the Howrah Train Station.  He is being trained to look for individuals in need of the services the MC's can offer to adults.  Frances will be joining his team at the beginning of June.  They want volunteers who will be here for a longer period of time, minimum of two months, as the people will begin to recognize their faces, know they are associated with the MC's, and will provide help to them.  He said he has a lot to learn, and shared that when they do find someone who is in need of assistance, they take them via taxi to one of the MC's homes. 

After lunch I hurried to my room for a quick shower as I was meeting Susie for my first Bollywood movie.  While showering, with a head full of lather, the water completely stopped!  This happens every once-in-awhile, however never while I have been in mid-lather.  I realized I did not have enuf bottled water to get the suds out so patiently waited.  After about 10 minutes, the water was back on!  Thank goodness!!  I  met Susie who admitted she wasn't feel well, so we decided to postpone my first Bollywood movie to another day.  I will keep you posted as I am looking forward to it.  I am off for a fresh mango juice!  Hope you are all enjoying a wonderful Memorial Day!

Comments

[Yui Chan]

Mon amie! Knowing how mischievous of a little troublemaker you must have been while growing up (and still is), I bet you were on the receiving end of your Mom's wooden spoon, that you refer to, quite often! Ha!

I notice that many times in your blog you refer to this hedonistic "fresh mango juice" that you seem to drink every day. Okay, fess up, what "special" local ingredient is in that drink that makes you so perky all day, even when its 200 degrees out! Ha!