Bath Tubs

I guess I cannot complain. I have been healthy and feeling great for two months and some days since I arrived in Africa. I managed to avoid the bugs that went around my cabin hitting all my roommates. It is my turn to feel a little under the weather. I decided to tell all of you about it now because I have been fighting this current bug for one week already. I am supposed to be in the middle of my 4 night shifts. I worked Thursday night even though I felt horrible. Randomly (God it taking care of me), I was given last night off. I woke up early this morning feeling sick and said I could not work tonight. I have been trying to sleep and get better. I am hoping to be well enough to work tomorrow night. I have a nasty sore throat, runny nose, big headaches, some nausea, and chills. It is random. Please pray for me to feel better soon. Being ill is never fun and it can get really depressing laying in my small, small cabin for days. The cabin has not felt small until now. I know many of you asked what I would miss the most while I was in Africa. This past week is the first time I have wanted something that I don't have access to. A bath tub! I never thought I would want to soak in a bath full of hot water, while in Africa, but man that would be nice right about now. I will confess that I have cheated this week on my shower time. We are supposed to take 2 minute showers or less, turning the water off in between get soapy and rinsing! I figured since my roommate from Sweden left this past week and no one has taken her spot in my cabin that I can have her 2 minutes! The hot water feels good on my aching body. So, yes, I have been horrible and used the water for 4 minutes. Well, I hope all of you are well. Thank you so much for your letters. I got a big pile of mail all at once the other day. Thanks Jay and Annette, Aunt Joy & Aunt Marilyn, Mom, Dad, Megan Schenk, and Nancy White. You all bless my heart. Take care. Next time you take a bath, thank God for clean water and your bath tub.