Blog Gaps 6/13-14/15

Sorry for the blog gaps and not much writing. I was infected with a parasite and on bed rest for a few days. I can honestly say that being in a third-world country sick is slightly nerve-racking, but I was taken immaculate care of. I had nothing to fear and I am back on track with feeling myself again. Unfortunately I missed time at the orphanage and some of the work. My aunt got the job done for me and made the sad lonely girl smile, giggle, and talk again. The desolated girl, who sat in the front on the ground watching the street and not interacting with anyone, name is Srey Pi. The kids are mean to her and throw her out of the way when she tries to get involved, so she easily gives up and resorts to just sitting. We were told her mother says she is too lazy and can't go to school. She sits there all day while everyone else gets to enjoy school, besides the few ones that are too young. We clearly don't understand why the director has to listen to the mom and not allow her to go, but there are reasons there. When all the children left my aunt was able to play with her and teach her some English, which she picked up fast. It was nice to hear that she had opened up and let herself smile and laugh. I hope with the next visit I can witness this myself. The roof was finished and looking superb for our make-shift idea.