Waving not drowning. I think.

I know in my head that realistically, everything is going well, but I've been really struggling the last week - between kinks in the water delivery system and the complete disappearance of the responsible technician, to getting lists of requested supplies to bring over in April, to getting seriously into the huge task that is the vegetable garden, I'm feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. For what it's worth, I've started and will continue to add to a Wish List in the "Help" section, and if any of you happen to have any of the items, I would be endlessly grateful.

Old laptops for the hospital (currently functioning with a grand total of three old desktops)

Children's vitamins with iron and Vitamin D (My recommendation: Schiff's Multivitamins, $8.18 for 180 tabs, which will last the orphanage approx. 2 weeks)

Thermometers and thermometer covers (Many many covers!)

Stethoscopes (preferably Littmann)

Blood Pressure Cuffs (preferably digital)

Diabetic testing supplies

Medicines for hypertension, diabetes, antibiotics

Orthopedic supplies including braces

The old laptops and children's vitamins are particularly relevant here, since many of us have older laptops lying around that could do a lot of good in the hospital environment, and the vitamins are cheap, have free shipping, and we need a LOT of them as each box of 180 tablets will last only about 2 weeks. If you have the opportunity to help, donations can be sent to:

Nkoaranga Orphanage c/o Ross Russell Family

23 Montowese Trail

Wallingford, CT 06492

Thanks, guys.