We started the new school year on July 6th. It was a bit of a wobbly start, and we actually weren’t sure until breakfast that morning, if we’d be able to start. I came down with dengue Friday afternoon and was out of commission Saturday and Sunday. But on Monday, I was at least headache-free and decided we should at least do what we could, since it was likely others would get sick later in the week. So for most of the week, I pressed through teaching in the mornings and then slept a good part of the afternoons. We cancelled all our afternoon appointments with our Khmer/Jarai friends. What a way to start the school year!

So – this is the reason we only have pictures of some of the kids and their signs. The others were still working on their signs when they got sick. Turns out Maria was the next victim (though a very short case), then Clara on Friday, Isaiah Saturday, and our latest to fall is Ezra this past Monday. Actually Micah was the first one to be sick before me. The rash and itching has been bad for some. Maria was up crying two nights because of itching, and I didn’t sleep well two nights due to my own itching (especially the feet). Hopefully we can post them next week. We’re looking forward to everyone feeling better and recovering full strength from post-dengue fatigue.

Clara just finished her sign today and even could smile for a picture!