5/22 day 4 Phone Home!

5/22 day 4 Phone Home!
I admit it now, but i was pretty down this afternoon. tamene had a major, major diaper blowout and threw up a bit and i wasn't feeling the best either. I was doubting dinner because of my stomach and very sad that i hadn't been able to be in contact with home. I knew that no matter what Tyler and I HAD to make it to dinner. It's our social time with Kari, Jeremy and Evan. It also brakes up the day from afternoon, to night time.

The Podolskis came down right as i was finishing up getting us ready for dinner. I expressed my doubts and concern over our kids loose poopies and they said giving a little Tylenol to Evan helped so I gave some to Tamene. I gave him 1 dropper full which is 0.8 ml. He perked up and was quite vocal at dinner. I still wasn't sure about my stomach but i remember reading that you should continue to eat and drink to keep your energy up. The cook made Pizza which was quite delicious! It's spices were Ethiopian and the sauce was awesome!

It is a little awkward having a "staff" at first because guest houses are so much more personal than hotels...so it feels weird requesting things or being served. I think it feels strange too because in all 11 rooms we are only 2 families here right now! I think one more is coming, but thought they'd be here by now. I was feeling better after eating and having two sodas! One coke, and one orange...

I came upstairs to check T's diaper while the Podloskis went to bathe mister Evan. I decided to go to the lobby to check my email. I had a few messages from home and was able to send a longer update tonight. I had another email from Jason that asked if i could call home this weekend to talk to the kids. And it brought tears to my eyes. We have not been out in order to purchase phone cards since the day we picked up our little ones. I felt sooooo disconnected and far away. I began to have tears. Then, a little light bulb went off! I thought perhaps jason could somehow call HERE?!? No, it couldn't work...nothing is ever that easy phone/communication wise here! I gave him the number i saw sitting on the desk, hit send on the email and came upstairs to feed baby Tyler. Just as we were finishing dinner for T, i heard a loud phone ringing downstairs that i hadn't heard before! I immediately ran downstairs and there was a staff member motioning for me to come over. I grabbed the phone and just started sobbing! It was my Jason!!!!!!!!!! He said the number i gave him was a cell phone number (most likely the receptionist) and she was so so helpful instructing him to dial a different number. I got to say hi to Morgan and Jack...and as a bonus, even my mom! It was so good to hear their voices. I truly needed it and i know they did too. If i haven't mentioned, this is so hard...but I wouldn't change a thing. I am taking a lot of pictures and videos and keeping a record of the events of the day.

I heard what sounded like a small parade this evening. I heard some fireworks and chanting it sounded like it was someone rooting for a particular candidate/part In tomorrows election. I know the vote it tomorrow but I remember reading that the results would not be in until June 21st. I want to double check on that.

Sometimes i look around and think i am in Ethiopia! i am in Africa! I have never been this far away from home before. Well, i am going to go rest now that Tyler is sleeping. Good night! I hope!

Ps- edited to add that my stomach Is fine! I plan on taking the cippro as planned and hope that was the only day my stomach goes on the defense!

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