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All I want for Christmas is Cipro. I know it hurts my tummy But I have a stomach ache anyway. I’ve been sick since the shooting. Some of my favorite memories are sitting in my son’s first grade class reading to the kids. To think that someone could…never mind I can”t even think that. Just saw the NRA plan to graciously give guns to our schools. Maybe a cop at a school is not a bad idea. But then again there were two armed guards at Columbine that day. Anyway may I say…F the NRA.
I am trying to focus on sending love. Love my old friend Ann Curry’s plan for 20 Acts of kindness. One for each child. I’ve only done 5 but there will be many chances in Africa. Oh that’s why I need the Cipro. After Christmas I’m heading back to Africa with Mending Kids International. Cipro kills any bacteria. That and my yellow fever shot should get me through. It’s easy to diet when your stomach hurts. Plus we drink endless amounts of their excellent coffee. I like the food (surprising for someone whose favorite restaurant is 7-11). But I will still lose a few pounds. And shed a few tears.
I went 2 years ago and did a SKYPE report for GDLA. I remember panicking cause we couldn’t find the right plug for the computer, and crying cause I thought we were loosing one of the kids. She lived. My heart was never happier. I always say my main job is to keep the doctors and nurses in candy and toilet paper. They don’t use toilet paper in Ethiopia. You have to explain to people what it’s for..that’s always amusing. But the main job is really to play with the kids and hold the parents hands. The Ethiopian’s are proud (and beautiful) people. But we are there at their most raw moment. It’s a cardiac mission so the surgeons have their kid’s chest open on the table. The parents wait. Or work because they are the poorest of the poor. OK I’m crying now. Better suck it up and pack.
Heres a moment that brought me joy this week we did our Christmas photo. And i’m heading out after Christmas so next time you see a photo of me I may be skinnier. Ah the Cipro diet…
Family Christmas Card Photo
MERRY CHRISTMAS Saint-Lanthropist !!!
Dorothy-Somewhere along the way Nash got taller than you! What a beautiful pic-you look so happy & I am happy for you, even though I miss seeing you every morning. All the best for the new year!
Dorothy, You don’t need to lose any more weight, you look awesome and make me strive for a leaner build. I wish i could go to Africa with you to help anyone i could. It must be a spiritual experience along with the complete mental exhaustion. Please tell everyone there that there are so many caring people in the U.S. who admire their courage and will. Please keep us posted and I will keep all of you in my prayers. Try eating papaya for your stomach. Ask the people there what they use for tummy upset, they might have a natural remedy. Or even ask at Whole Foods before you go. It is amazing what herbs do.
GOD’s Speed, Spread the Love and Hope. Best to you and your Family.
HUGS!!!!!!
Hey Dorothy,
Have a great time! Wish I could be there too……hold those hands, soothe the aches and make sure to get your macchiato! Hopefully the same sweet barista will be there. Fond memories of burning our fingers on those glasses they served the coffee in.
Many blessing to you my friend. Maybe soon we can go on a trip together again……say “hi” to the gang….I hear Dr. Gopi is going…what a wonderful doctor and person.
Have fun!
Ann