TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY

The not good side:

1. Heidie has malaria at the moment (this is the 3rd time in just over a year)

2. It's that time of the month where I have to start wheeling and dealing to pay salaries again. I really hate that Chikankata struggles so much financially. I might get into trouble (again!) for saying this but I really think TSA and the government should some how provide more direct support to the hospital. If you need money for a women's empowerment project or a gender and human rights workishop it's no problem (no disrespect to this - it was just the first things that came to my head - women's empowerment is important - I'm all new man, Sweetheart). If you want money for the running costs of a hospital - you have to go begging or you've got to go without!

3. I'm knackered!

4. Capt Hachitapika left today and flies to London tomorrow. I don't mind admitting I am going to miss her and I actually feel quite sad.

5. The blooming power cuts are getting ridiculous.


The good side:

1. Two new doctors arrived over the weekend - 1 from Zambia, 1 from Sweden. We should be sorted now for the time being!

2. Chikankata has survived a pretty rough time over the last year and I am now beginning to feel there is light at the end at the tunnel

3. We heard my namesake Charles, got engaged today! About flaming time too.

4. Going to London is such an excellent opportunity for her and her family. They will do well there and IHQ are really fortunate to be able to call on such people.

5. We received a video tape from John at Exeter, with my parents on it (Thanks John!) and a CD from Chelmsford Songster. We are continually reminded that people are thinking about us and feel humbled!

Oh well!