B is for Babies

            Babies, babies, babies everywhere and there is nothing better. Their smiles are so joyful and genuine. All of the Harding students started therapy and language class with all of the Havens while I held babies that needed to be held and played with ones that needed some attention. I also had the chance to go with Meagan to the clinic with a premi after lunch.

            I tagged along with the language class group in the morning to sing with the kids and read to them. Our first stop was Haven Two with all of the toddlers, so far my favorite group. Some of them followed along with our games, others needed a little help. At the end of the class we played the Zambian version of “red light, green light” or “Zuzu, Imma” (run, stop). 

            Going to the clinic with Meagan after lunch was great. It was so interesting to see it and get to ask her a lot of questions. It’s a small, square clinic with a courtyard and all services and most prescriptions are free. This week an eye doctor is in town from Livingstone and people have come from miles around to have cataracts removed. What a wonderful service that Namwianga provides to not only the kids but also the surrounding areas.

            When we arrived we were informed that the summer rainy season was not nearly as long as it usually is and the past two days have proven that true. In the past six years it has only rained once and in the past two days it has rained twice. Hopefully it doesn’t rain much more, that means mosquitos.

            Tomorrow I’m going back with Meagan to the clinic for check-ups for all of the little bitty babies, can’t wait!