This little glimpse into life here is only meant to be a reminder to those of you who have all the conveniences of the U.S. - at your fingertips most all of the time.
Today was normal. Not teaching, so time to prepare for the next class and work on things at the house. Yesterday was normal also. Feeding the hose from outside thru the bathroom window so Becki could do laundry, burning the trash before she hung out the laundry so it wouldn't smell like smoke!
Needed to get a couple of phone calls made today, so I drive down the road a bit to where I can get a better signal, as we get no signal at the house. Then, in between static try to explain to the pharmacy in the states that I really need this script - now, that I am calling from outside the U.S., that I cannot come pick it up so the ONLY way I can get it is if someone picks it up for me...
Worrying about being put on hold and if all the words are getting thru and if I will have enough credit on the phone to finish the call before I need to reload it with more minutes!
Did I mention that I was standing at the edge of field, in a small clear spot, waving off a few biting flies? I only got bit a couple or three times (not bad). When the static increased, although I did not want to - I took off for higher ground trying desperately to keep the call intact! This means risking chiggers, snakes, etc as the higher ground where I was was also need to waist high grass, etc.
Happily, no snakes to report and I don't think any chiggers...time always tells the truth on that one though!
I finally succeeded but only after several calls, attempted calls and persistence. Yep, I think being able to pick up the phone and call the local pharmacy, and pick up the script the same day, even walking if I wanted to , as the pharmacy is only a few blocks away, yes I think that is a blessing. Ah - back to reality - that is how it WAS in the U.S. - now it is a bit more of a challenge...but I am grateful nonetheless.
Did I mention that to get this delivered to us - is only costing a plane ticket?! Yes, that's right! Actually, a friend is bringing it down for us - and when we think of it - that's NOT a little thing!
Being blessed in Belize!
~ Ray & Becki
