It has been a hard week but this talk with Charlotte is why it’s good that the girls are here. Growing up in Brazil shaped me, growing up here is shaping them. Charlotte: The doctor said that my leg might get cut off if there’s an infection. Me: Yes, but that probably won’t happen to…
Tag: Safety
The week of broken things
The last 5 days have been full of brokenness. It started last Friday. In my eagerness to set up the partner meeting, I moved a portion of the glass table by myself. My sweaty hands slipped and glass fell hard on my leg, cutting into my shin in two places, leaving spectacular bloody trails all…
Wounds take a long time to heal here
Wounds take a long time to heal here. A scratch on the skin of my strong and healthy children used to heal within a day or two in the United States. Here, it’s at least a week, sometimes more. Perhaps it’s the air quality as thousands of cars, motos and tuk-tuks pump unregulated toxins into…
Moto Helmets for the Girls
While Crystal was in Phnom Penh she was advised to get moto helmets for the girls here and take them over. I did some research on options – looking for safety & breathability – and ordered the following. LS2 Youth Pink/Black/White 392J Flutter Helmet Typhoon White Pink Butterfly Youth Full Face Motorcycle Helmet Charlotte said that…