It was another dry, blustery day around Yendi. Just like yesterday the mothers were very slow in coming to the Center. We were happy to see the two surviving babies from a set of triplets that came this morning. The other day when they were brought I was afraid they were not getting enough formula. Their mother is very sick in the hospital. Both children are starting to have nice round faces with some fat rings on their little legs which makes me feel like they have a better chance of fighting off an illness. Another little boy that has a cleft pallet/hair lip was brought by his mother. He too is looking fat and fine. He is scheduled to have his surgery to repair the cleft pallet/hair lip in late April.
Nazo took his son Zimblim to the disease control officer today to have them look at the boy’s legs and arms. He has a terrible rash. They gave several injections today and he is to receive some on Monday. I gave Nazo the cash so he could buy the medicine that was needed for the treatment. They also gave several ointments and some tablets. The officer is treating him for a fungal infection of the skin.
I spent a lot of time today working on a multiple page tract that Kandie had started last year. It is nice to have something to do inside to stay out of the heat. I am drinking water like an elephant and using Chap Stick but my lips are still trying to crack open. The temperature was cooler today-107oF.
This morning Mr. Iddrisu called me out to the mango tree to meet a male student. This guy was probably 18 years old. He was going back to school at Bimbilla but when he got to the lorry station he found no money in his pocket. He may have lost it on the way, who knows, but I gave him enough money so he could to make the trip back to school. I asked him how he knew that I was here because I didn’t know this kid from Adam’s house cat. He said that God had sent him to me. I looked at Iddrisu and said jokingly “God may have sent you but somebody told you about me.” This is quite a normal situation for us. We have a reputation for helping people who really need it.
I was noticing the sun late this afternoon as I was walking down the road. It was a big yellow ball that you could look directly at. The dust does act as a shield from the sun rays during these days.
Our cashew trees are mostly finished producing nuts. All the years we have lived over here I never knew until the other day the cashew fruit is actually called a “Cashew Apple”. The nut grows on the bottom of the apple (fruit). The flesh of the fruit is very juicy. When you first eat one it will remind you of the taste of Alum. You think you throat is going to shrink closed. I know it’s not something everyone is waiting to try but it is neat to hear about it. Look online and you can see photos of the “Apple and nut” for yourself.
I will close for now. Sure hope you are having a good day. May God bless!
In His service,
Stephen Taylor
