I survived the Cholera outbreak of 2010. But maybe I should wait a few more days to say that. The team kept having people sick, start to dehydrate, go to the clinic for fluids and antibiotics, and then someone else would come down with it. Today as I was with the two members of the team who couldn’t fly out (one was sick and the other was taking care of her) we learned that their symptoms are those of Cholera. Don’t worry I have my fingers crossed that I won’t get it Sadly with the team gone this means no more Banana Grams, begging Erica to do her Hip Hop moves, or calling Nia Nina. I had so much fun with these women and am sad they have to leave. I told them that they have set the bar high for the next team that will come.
On a lighter note I found a T-shirt and helmet I should buy (note my sarcasm). These things made me laugh…The T-shirt said “I’m the single Friend” and the helmet had a picture of a person and it says “Don’t kiss me.” Also I got in a small fender bender but thankfully the fender was not bend and no one was hurt. My Moto driver re-ended someone else, which seemed a common occurrence as we did not stop and the girl he hit did not seem too concerned. Mind you he did ask me if I was ok a couple minutes later…I should have asked if the ride was free.
No pictures this time around...not sure what else to post. Any suggestions?
4 comments:
This post made me smile... :)
I love the shirt and helmet that you found...too funny. :)
And fender benders commom...I would have NEVER guessed - you know, with all their careful, attentive driving and all :) :)
Ha!
I say keep posting like you are - it is fun to see what you are up to and the culture you are experiencing. Keep taking pictures of everything around you - because even though they are becoming common to you, us over here in the states probably have no idea :)
My two cents for the day :) :)
Michelle
Kara,
As I read through your blog today I was reminded of our time in Cambodia last June. Seems like ages ago! I remember riding the tuk-tuk while we were there and thinking "I'm getting in the tuk-tuk and this guy can take me wherever he chooses and I have no idea where and don't know the language". Thankfully I made it to the restaurant and was able to meet back up with you all:-) It's exciting to hear how God is using you and I pray you will be comforted by His presence and you will be healed from your illness as well. Say hello to Kristin and the gang. Joan, Clare and I will be sharing with our church about our trip on 3/14 so pray for us as we prepare for this. Debbie Babb
I pray you don't get cholera either! Thanks again for being a wonderful team coordinator, and I'll be praying for you and the rest of your time in Cambodia.
Kara....I just want you to know that I'm working on some new hip-hop moves and should be able to bust a move the next time I see you.. :-D But, seriously... you were such a blessing to our group, I'm not sure how we would have made it through the trip without you! I will be praying for you and please always know that you are a blessing to the Cambodian people. May God keep you safe, healthy, encouraged and full of wonderful experiences....God bless. Erica :)
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