I wasn't expecting a delayed or jeopardised departure. Having managed to get everything into our car (having borrowed a roof box at the last minute) whilst having a refreshingly civil chat with next door I went to close the car boot triumphantly and with a flourish. We were now ready to leave on our way to Heathrow!
I thought I was standing clear of it...but I wasn't. The corner of the boot door landed with some force on my forehead. I cowered with the pain only seconds before a gush of blood trailed down newly torn skin.
Rats.
Steve, our next door neighbour took me to the minor injuries unit where we sat for an hour before being seen. However, though borderline on needing sutures, the deft nurse flushed, sterilised, glued and steristripped me every which way and allowed me to fly.
Nikki was a rock star of telecommunications co-ordinating team members, donors of stuff we were picking up at Heathrow to take to Watoto, parents, friends and supporters so that all would be well and that we'd make the flight.
Which we did.
I have avoided looking at the wound which currently has really gimpy patches covering half my forehead and I have fielded jokes concerning the letter V (for Volvo, Victory...I'm awaiting ventriloquist, virtual.....) which is the shape of it apparently - corner-like. Two days and the gimp-patches are off and if no infection, should be well on the way to healed.
To self: Muppet.
I'm resting now whilst the rest of the team go to change money, have a lunch at Cafe Java's and go the Bulrushes to play, feed, change and love on the babies that have been rescued from many different situations. Oh and checking out the internet access...
We have many bags with us - pamper packs for the Watoto Mama's, toys and games for the Watoto and Viva project children, and the medical supplies for the Viva work in the latter half of next week - 39 bags in all!
The Watoto guest-house is, well....very different from our accommodation last year - in such a good way. Thank you to Brenda at Watoto for planning this for us - it makes such a difference with children - and they all seem to be getting on very well.
Orientation tomorrow, a visit to Living Hope and some craft markets as another acclimatisation day for those who're here for the first time - then we plan the fun/love ministry to the first cluster of homes for Wednesday - 72 children (plus those from other clusters that see it and join in) and 9 Mamas - we figured it was usually the children who get visiting team's attention so we thought we'd bless and encourage those who care for them.
Love being back...dare I say it feels like home?
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