Best-laid Plans

It seems every Sunday we bring someone home from the dispensary. Today, I was determined not to miss church again. So, we left well before 7:00 to retrieve Joseph from the hospital.

As William and I walked out walked out to the truck, four little people followed us. I could tell from their eyes they wanted to go to town with us, so I told them anyone who had shoes on could go. It wasn't until we were heading home that I realized 7 year-old Bhoke was wearing shoes much bigger than mine!

When we got to the dispensary, Joseph was almost finished with his fourth IV, and the doctor hadn't arrived. I cleared the dirty dishes from the room Joseph shared with two other men, gave them to the little ones to hold, and sat them in front of the tv. They were happy!

We waited for the doctor for about an hour. Once he got there, things went a bit faster. He removed the IV and I paid the bill. When Joseph picked up his medicine, it was past time for church to start.

We drove home and were stopped at the police checkpoint. I was so glad I had bought a driver's license for William, but the officer said we needed insurance and two other official documents to be legal.

When we got to Angel House, the kids were still having tea and bread. I was glad we hadn't missed church. I ate a little and felt a bit dizzy, so I went to lie down. I woke up 2 1/2 hours later! So much for my plan not to miss church again!
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