Rain, Language, and Pads

I did not take any pics this week. Weird. I usually use pics to remind me of who I saw, what I did or things that happened.I did language, is what I did all week. And it has been soooo hot! OY! On Tuesday as I was walking home I saw some clouds gathering. It had just rained the night before so I thought, this can't be rain again. But little by little the wind picked up. People were calling to me, "Wunizooya, come here, it is going to rain!" but as small drops fell, I told them the rain feels good. I really thought it would just be a few drops...but it was a lot more than that! I got home soaked thru. I have to say, I really did not mind. I was so hot and that rain and wind just cooled me down. It has been in the 100s. Beautiful blue skies and yellow sun contrasting with the red dirt and patches of green grass...but oh, the heat!One funny experience in my language time this week: I met a woman named Mayli. She took me around to greet her friends. Now, my cyst wound still has not closed completely. It opens up almost once a week. When it opens it bleeds a little. I thought it was going to bleed and I didn't want blood on my dress. SOOOOO...I took a light day pad, a sanitary pad (very thin, small one) and stuck it to the back of my slip under my dress. That way it could soak up the sweat and blood, if there is any blood. As we were walking and walking and sweating and sweating I felt for the pad and it moved. I tried moving it back. Then later, I think part of it rolled up because it was sticking the wrong way. Then later...I could not find it! When I got home, I looked at my slip...no pad.So...that means... somewhere around Mayli's village there is a pad!!! It must have dropped out while we were walking. I hope no one saw it. Maybe it even stuck to my flipflop!! Ohhhh the joys!!! LOL :)I am glad I can laugh because Dagbani really drains me. I am still stickin' with it. I have this week to again push thru and talk. On Monday, Rafia and I will go and buy a sewing maching. This will not be electric or foot pedaled. To sew you turn the side wheel with your hand. Should be an experience! I also, hope to get my braids taken out. I really thought I could make it 3 weeks, but I cannot. I just want them out. I want my own hair back!Love you. Thanks for praying!