bits of catch up

The health unit has had some strange patient complaints beyond the usual, “Can you cure my cold?” There are some challenges. But people are genuinely sincere and respond well to TLC. So I’m winding up some cables and getting ready for another trip to Ouaga this week. There was a problem with my return flight. I was hoping to get back on Friday night which meant booking a flight on Air Burkina, a 20 seater (probably with a lawn mower engine) which was alright by me. The flights were booked a while ago so when I asked for my itinerary, our travel agent told me Air Burkina gave my seat up since we didn’t buy right away. Would have been nice to know. So the soonest I can fly back is Sunday.

My sister Helen is planning a visit with her son, Elliott and my niece Ana. They will be here for Christmas. We are all so excited. Because of the cost to fly, we really didn’t expect anyone to come.

It’s been four months now since Pheobe, our cat died. She was hit by a car just before I left for R&R. We’ve been sort of looking for a replacement. She was such a great cat. Her mother and sister had a litter of kittens. Today, Dina took us to visit another young cat who needs a home and hanging around a friend’s house. She’s a bit shy at first but once you hold her for a minute, she calms down. We’ll get a picture of her up shortly (once she comes out of hiding under the bed). Still thinking of a name that suits her.

Great news from home! Our niece Natalie had a baby boy! We are very happy for them. Bob and Valerie are elated and so are the great grandparents. Watch out! Here comes the next generation!