Someone has also offered to take me out on a home visit. If the patients don't turn up for their follow up appointments then the social worker may undertake a home visit. We're going to do a local one - this is good as some of the journeys sound like intrepid treks. The social worker didn't get home unto 1.30am this week after getting soaked (rain) and having to hitch a lift back on a cart as there was no transport at all. Although there are big buses connecting the major towns and taxi-buses connecting other main routes outside this, it's boda bodas (motor bikes), then bicycles and then ? whatever comes along - if anything.
There was a parents support group meeting here today. About 50-odd parents who have been through the hopsital came along, with their children. They have education classes, the children get to play with each other and associate with others who may have similar disabilities. It also shows mothers who have children admitted in the hospital that their child can survive and can live a normal life. Well, I walked past on the way to lunch - I couldn't believe how much mess the kids could make in so little time. There was one little boy who had spina bifida and who was a bit knock-kneed who was racing about the place. fter lunch I joined him and his friend (below) for a game of catch - I had to throw the ball very precisely as their balance wasn't the best - they however liked to give me a bit of a runaround now and again! There was a child with hydrocephalus watching - he was funny as he screamed and laughed hysterically everytime I had to stretch out for the ball!
Have learnt today about a rather random bug. I have no idea what it is called and wouldn't have known it was even a bug if someone hadn't told me. Here it is
It looks like a bit of paper; but apparently creates mould - particularly on walls. It also jumps about 6 inches when it's dark. Wierd.
Happy birthday Jem
Time for the weekend....
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