Winter seems to be over

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This week it is getting up to the 90's during the days and high 60's at night--so it seems winter is almost over.
It has been a busy week at the hospital. We had 3 outreach clinics in the last week and over 800 patients now on ART! One area that we go to the people are very disappointed if we test them for HIV and they are negative. Their is a foo organization giving food to those with HIV--so they want the food! This leads us to believe some people are seeking HIV in order to get food! Maybe food should be given to all the people who need it.
My visitors bag finally arrive 5 ays after she did! She was very happy to have new clothes to wear!
Lori will be here in 1 week an we look forward to that.

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