Today at the Salvation Army children's school.

I went with Donna today who has been volunteering for the past two weeks at a local library for kids. She and her husband Wayne (both in their 70s) are returning to Iowa tomorrow. Donna is a retired school teacher and Wayne teaches social work studies at the U of I. We will all be sad to see them go as they have added so much to our community spirit and have done a kick ass job here. Wayne has been out there everyday gutting houses and doing mold removal. In talking with them their political viewpoint is very liberal and they do alot of volunteer work all over the country and have done it overseas as well. They really inspire me.
Since I will be working in the library next week I went with her this morning so she could explain their system of checking out books, distributing library cards and reading to the young ones.
She was amazing to watch. She obviously loves it and got the kids involved. Having them read along with her on repetitive parts and stopping to explain more complex words by first asking if anyone knew what that word meant. She had them stand up to sing songs to help them from getting too sleepy. She would have read to them all day if she could. She read to 5 groups today.
I only stayed with her a few hours. I'm down again with the flu. I don't know what's going on with me. This week I've had many physical problems and I feel bad not being able to be at par here.

I'm thinking of buying a cheap scooter or car here. I'm realizing that I need the ability to get out of here and see/do things. I need some independence.

My body is covered in mosquito bites. The downside of living in a warm environment.

I really hope that I can get it together physically. I saw an acupuncturist yesterday for my back and numb hands. Im not ready or willing to give up on this and I know there are other ways I can make a difference-

I'm signed up to sing in the talent/no talent show tonight. "Fly me to the Moon" with 2 guitarist. Its upstairs and it's only one song so I'm going to make an effort.