Let the real work begin. Or is it? Although we've technically been off of vacation since Jan 11th, it was about the same time our housekeeper took off for Costa Rica and I developed pneumonia, from which I'm still recovering, so Steve has been converted into Mr. Mom for the last few weeks. He is a great cook, back rubber, bed time story reader and wrestler. He would generally head to the office for the morning, but be back before lunch to help out.
But wow was he tired! This past Monday our new housekeeper started, and he was ready to get back to "real" work...the much easier job! He spent most of this week out in the countryside, checking up on the goats and rabbits and talking with the farmers.
The good news is that most of the goats had kids and are doing well. Some of the farmers are milking their goats. Others have yet to really start. The bad news is that the rabbits are not doing well. Many have died, and quite suddenly, without symptoms. We researched diseases, but often an autopsy is required soon after death to determine the cause. And since we don't hear about the deaths for several days or even weeks later, we aren't able to identify the cause. Steve plans to do several workshops this month, educating the farmers on general care of the animals and their pens, how to milk goats, and diseases. Abby and I also hope to start making some rounds with the farmers and possibly doing a few workshops with the women, talking about the benefits of goats milk.
Meanwhile, in between trying to choke down disgusting antibiotics and entertain the kids, I've been messing around the my camera and had some fun. Yesterday I went back to the lung specialist and she said my lungs sound much better. However, I've developed a sinus infection and she put me on another antibiotic, as well as pulmicort because my lungs have some inflammation. But I think I am nearing the end of my road...after 5 long weeks. I am ready to feel like myself again :)
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