Saturday, May 15, 2010
Star struck
The 2nd day of clinic ended in darkness, like the previous day – around 7:30 or so. It seemed to have gone a bit smoother but saw more patients, about 325 or so. Didn’t feel as worn out but still weary. Like the day before, we headed straight to dinner. Spirits were high despite of another long day. There was laughter and chatter. Power went out a few minutes after we started eating and didn’t come back up for another hour. Some of use went out to the porch while waiting for the rest as they cleaned up. Stepping out into the evening darkness, it was absolutely jaw dropping as your eyes were drawn to the sky. It was dotted with countless stars. The combination of a clear, cloudless night and no electricity to power lights in the area, light, it made for a spectacular show. As we made our way to bunkhouse, I was surprised no one lost their footing as we only had one flashlight among us and tried not to look up at the stunning display. Beats anything on tv, which they do not have here in the orphanage.
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After a hard day's work .... what a treat & reward you had.... starstrucked and awestrucked!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty to behold! Who can create such spectacle? How precisely timed the drawing of your eyes and heart toward the sky when you were tired,hungry, and in need of care and rest!
Only God..... it looks like you're in for more treat...easy on the drug pushing , it sounds like you could use some for your achy feet.
Helen
The vastness of the sky puts things into perspective I would imagine. All-encompassing issues at home likely diminish in size when you see how much larger everything else is.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you could take a time-lapsed shot of the sky? Or one of you walking ever so slowly by the camera with the sky behind you. Flashlight shining brightly on your face. :-)