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January 25, 2005

Bla

Really busy day - deluged by visitors at home and by 'meeters and greeters' in the streets. I know so many people in Djibo that a ten minute walk takes half an hour; sometimes I get fed up of all the jam-waali-ing and babbati-nyaami-fuu-ing and just want to be anonymous.

I went to see Mariama at the hospital this morning, and the doctor asked me to help translate for him (French-Fulfulde) so that he could explain to her exactly what the operation would involve. Mariama was completely calm and composed as she listened - I on the other hand nearly fainted. I had to go and sit down for a few minutes before resuming! I have never been squeamish like that before in my life. Pooli naati hoore am. What an idiot I felt.

Mariama's operation has been postponed until tomorrow morning. Please continue to pray for her.

Posted by sahelsteve at January 25, 2005 07:55 PM