TTuesday, October 28, 2014

         Our first day of the break felt nice and relaxing.   Even though my head cold was really annoying, we walked outside this morning; and it was actually cool when we started.  I practiced piano at the church again and loved having the key so I can go when I want.

         A couple of weeks ago an ache developed in one of my lower teeth and I have been so worried that it was going to be a big problem.  Can you imagine me having to go find a dentist here when I live with one and know several other good ones!  

         When we first arrived here, we were given a contact list of physicians and dentists.  Glade showed the names of the dentists to one of the brothers in our ward and he knew them all and recommended a woman he knows.  Glade called and made an appointment for this afternoon and the good brother picked us up and took us downtown to her office.  It was complicated and we would have never found it on our own. 

         The doctor was very nice and she even spoke English which was a blessing.  Her office maximized the small space and seemed clean.  After an exam and an x-ray, my fears were relieved when she couldn’t see a problem.  The tooth had been feeling a little better, but I was still worried that there might be a problem and I didn’t want to be one of those “middle of the night emergency calls” that I have taken myself in the past with people crying in so much pain.

         She has practiced dentistry for ten years, works at a hospital in the mornings where she heads the ER working in oral surgery and is clinical director of the dental students.  She sees patients in her office in the afternoons.  She and Glade enjoyed some “dental” talk together.

         We made a quick grocery stop on the way home to pick up apples, bananas, and ice cream and were so grateful to our kind friends for the ride.

         Have a great night.  Love to you all—Good Night.  

  

Here is the dentist and her operatory,

I did worry for her since she held the x-ray film in my mouth with her hand
when she took the x-ray.  Usually, the person doing that leaves the room.
Also, there was no lead apron for the patient.

This was the welcoming scene at the entrance to the grocery store!
Two clerks were taping strings of lights to the windows and
the check-out stands were all decorated as well.  Wow! 

The left cart is filled with eggs that are being unloaded and stacked
against the wall.  Eggs are never refrigerated here--at least until
they get to my house--then in they go! 

Glade at the check-out counter with the apples and ice cream.
The bananas were all too ripe, so he didn't get any.

The guard outside of the store kept busy pacing and checking things out!
The man on the right with the cell phone is pretty typical--just like at home.