Report of 7 Oct 2019
Happy Ayudha Pooja and Saraswathi Pooja!
This is the day we have worship services for the tools of our trade (Ayudham) and for the goddess of knowledge (Saraswathi). Kids wait for this day, as they are told not to study; their books are placed in front of the goddess and the pooja is done.
2 October was the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The newspaper had some nice articles on him and his relevance today.
We are okay, Scott is unwell. He has hacked and coughed all week and been weak. I started him on an antibiotic after 5 days of this merriment, and he is marginally better. Mother Theresa I ain't - after 6 days of making many cups of hot tea, doing dishes, ensuring soup and hot fluids, I had had it. So yesterday, we went for breakfast to an upscale hotel here. I love the breakfast buffets as there is a plethora of choices. We even got a hefty discount, though the front office manager had mentioned a small discount. It was nice.
Kovalam is fine. I had clinic last week and the patients were there: all the old-timers, now knowing the schedule and coming. It was great to see them. Some of the newer patients have been told to get their meds at the Government primary health center, and that has not happened: they have returned with uncontrolled blood pressure and blood sugar. I told one of them that I would give her medicines for a month, and then we have to figure out Plan B.
Adaikalam is okay. I had to treat staff this week, too, as they were ill. There is some flu-like syndrome going around, and there is plenty of dengue. One of the patients in the Medical Care Unit (MCU) has some special needs and has been taunted by another patient, also with special needs. The former was not in a good mood and we knew something was up, as she is unfailingly of good cheer. We have had to divert the attention of the latter, with activities such as clay modelling. Thank goodness for those who can think of activities.
The boys and we conversed mid-week and that was a treat. One was travelling on the weekend, so we had to squeeze in a week-day session. We also spoke to our respective parents and that was fun. My father was alone in the house as his caretaking family had gone shopping for Diwali clothes. As he said, a quick errand had lengthened; the whole family apparently loves wandering around. That is fine, really; they have small children and even small expeditions can become adventurous with little ones in tow.
I swam yesterday after a rough night - swam, and swam, and then was floating on my back looking at the sky and clouds when I heard company. 2 boys had come at 7 AM on Sunday to use the pool. Why not. I got out and came home, and then it was time for that sumptuous breakfast I mentioned. Today, too, I got a workout in and was happy for it.
We had lunch on Saturday with my friend, Joan, and her sisters, all of whom we know. This is how friends are in India: we are in each others' houses and lives, and know sibs and parents. It was a nice meal. Truly, food makes the mood. As does good company.
May you have much good this week and onward.
Unw -
R
This is the day we have worship services for the tools of our trade (Ayudham) and for the goddess of knowledge (Saraswathi). Kids wait for this day, as they are told not to study; their books are placed in front of the goddess and the pooja is done.
2 October was the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The newspaper had some nice articles on him and his relevance today.
We are okay, Scott is unwell. He has hacked and coughed all week and been weak. I started him on an antibiotic after 5 days of this merriment, and he is marginally better. Mother Theresa I ain't - after 6 days of making many cups of hot tea, doing dishes, ensuring soup and hot fluids, I had had it. So yesterday, we went for breakfast to an upscale hotel here. I love the breakfast buffets as there is a plethora of choices. We even got a hefty discount, though the front office manager had mentioned a small discount. It was nice.
Kovalam is fine. I had clinic last week and the patients were there: all the old-timers, now knowing the schedule and coming. It was great to see them. Some of the newer patients have been told to get their meds at the Government primary health center, and that has not happened: they have returned with uncontrolled blood pressure and blood sugar. I told one of them that I would give her medicines for a month, and then we have to figure out Plan B.
Adaikalam is okay. I had to treat staff this week, too, as they were ill. There is some flu-like syndrome going around, and there is plenty of dengue. One of the patients in the Medical Care Unit (MCU) has some special needs and has been taunted by another patient, also with special needs. The former was not in a good mood and we knew something was up, as she is unfailingly of good cheer. We have had to divert the attention of the latter, with activities such as clay modelling. Thank goodness for those who can think of activities.
The boys and we conversed mid-week and that was a treat. One was travelling on the weekend, so we had to squeeze in a week-day session. We also spoke to our respective parents and that was fun. My father was alone in the house as his caretaking family had gone shopping for Diwali clothes. As he said, a quick errand had lengthened; the whole family apparently loves wandering around. That is fine, really; they have small children and even small expeditions can become adventurous with little ones in tow.
I swam yesterday after a rough night - swam, and swam, and then was floating on my back looking at the sky and clouds when I heard company. 2 boys had come at 7 AM on Sunday to use the pool. Why not. I got out and came home, and then it was time for that sumptuous breakfast I mentioned. Today, too, I got a workout in and was happy for it.
We had lunch on Saturday with my friend, Joan, and her sisters, all of whom we know. This is how friends are in India: we are in each others' houses and lives, and know sibs and parents. It was a nice meal. Truly, food makes the mood. As does good company.
May you have much good this week and onward.
Unw -
R
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