Christopher. He has full-blown AIDS, but with medication and love, they're hoping to transition him to the orphanage soon.
Today when we showed up at the hospital, people who had received massages on other days and knew what we were there for rushed to their beds and laid down for their sessions right away. It was wonderful.
A hospital bed in the TB ward. The lucky people get a bed with a mattress. and the stay here can last from three to nine months.
And at the orphanage, while I was massaging one little guy who has seemed sad and withdrawn since we got here, another little boy came up behind me to practice his massage techniques on my back. And I am happy to report that he has got some seriously good skills! I'm also thrilled to report that my previously sad little guy was running around with a big grin on his face for the rest of the day and joined the others in playing with some games that we brought.
Another one of my favorite boys. You can't just have one favorite here!
So that's the latest. I'll try to write more when I'm not so exhausted.
And by the way, I am finding it very bizarre that the American dollar is so widely accepted here. They even write their prices in US $$. it's a bit disconcerting. but i'm getting good at figuring out the money rates, since it's helpful when you sometimes get your change in riel or have to pay for something partly in dollars and partly in riel.
And one more thing: Kathy and John were incredibly appreciative of the stuff we brought for the kids. Apparently you can't get coloring books here and underwear is $3 for one pair. Crazy!
just one more of my favorite kids!
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