Some Updates

At the end of last week we had visits from Daria and Maria's moms again. They both plan to take their girls home when they can. There was also a religious service in the preschool room with a priest, icons, incense, a pulpit, etc. Coca and Nicoletta, the aides, took part in the service in representation of all the staff. They prayed for the hospital, the staff, the patients.

Over the weekend Cathy, Jane, and Evan took a trip into Barlad Saturday morning, then Cathy rested at the hotel (as I did), while Evan and Jane spent half of each day at the clinic. Much to their surprise, when they arrived at the hospital, the gates were all locked, and they actually had to climb over the fence! Apparently Jane fell trying to avoid a dog? The doors to the main hospital have also been sealed by the government, and there is a bar across the main front door, however there are still people working inside. I felt guilty not going to the clinic over the weekend, but I needed to rest up for this week!

Early this morning Celine left for Bucharest with her mother for further medical evaluations. Then we were surprised later in the morning when Alexandra's mother, and an unidentified young man (cousin?) arrived to take her home... again. We were all surprised that the parents are allowed to take her home and bring her back so many times. We are not sure what they will do now if they cannot take care of her. And after giving her clothes and toys to take home, I was dismayed when we were told her mother would probably sell them!

Bottles were late since Alex was getting ready to leave, so the kids all waited in their rooms. We spent some time with the toddlers in their room, and they were wild! Climbing into the sink, hiding in cabinets, running laps. I brought in Alina and we lay on a bed, and she almost fell asleep! She was NOT happy when I put her back in her crib when we left. Courtesy of Jane, we also got some kids hand prints in cement molds. Andreea just dug her hand in it, Alina was terrified of it (but I got one!), and Cristi mostly cooperated.

Raul was out of isolation all day today! And I was happy when the new male nurse did one of the best bandage changes I have seen done on him! I went in to talk to him while they worked, and he actually laughed some while it was happening. I also put a new outfit on him (over his inside out sleeper). The babies had a good afternoon, and then right before leaving we had a dance party with the younger toddlers (twins, Gabi, Cristi, and Alina). We were exhausted after about one song, but the kids really enjoyed it!

In other news, the toilet paper is now lavender. That's a first for me!