I returned to site Monday evening and within hours, I received a new mattress!!! I had previously arranged to buy my neighbor Casey's extra mattress but I had no idea how big the improvement would be. When picking up my old mattress, I could honestly feel my fingers through the thing. I can no longer feel every board as I sleep. I no longer have to position my body in such a way that my hip bone falls between two boards. When I stretch my legs, they hang off the end of the mattress and are not contorted atop a wooden bed frame. I may have been healthy already but I'm sure a good night sleep will help me stay that way.
As far as site goes, things are picking up. I made my first mini harvest of Moringa. There is a baby weighing tomorrow so I cut some Moringa to ensure that I'll be able to tell the mothers about dry and fresh leaves and the different ways to prepare each. Prior to the baby weighing, I will meet with the bead makers to discuss the success in Portugal and ask what they hope to accomplish moving forward. I still have some "American employee," in me that makes me nervous to return to "work" for fear that people will resent my absence and pile work on my immediately. In Bormase, people sincerely ask how I am feeling, they are honestly thankful that I am healthy and they are patient yet eager to begin work.
Love to all!!
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Hi Ira,
There is some work I would like to do on Moringa in India as well. It would be great if I could connect up with you to understnad the nature of ur work.. It is always fun to read ur blogs
shantana, I'm sorry but I don't recognize your profile name. I would be happy to work with you. Please feel free to e-mail me at irashaughnessy@gmail.com. Thanks for reading!
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