Caroline & Stephen

Caroline & Stephen
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Thursday 12 September 2013

"Hope deferred makes the heart sick but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12

We had planned to do more today but poor Mr Beattie is not too well today - sore throat and flu like symptoms. He tried to perserve with our planned visit to the local market but unfortunately he just was not well enough so we got a taxi back early to the hotel - Miss Gabriella however was oblivious to her daddy's plight and was focused on looking cool in the back of the taxi!!
Given that there are 30 million people living in this city, coupled with the extreme noise and heat / humidity, the city centre market place is not the place to be if you do not feel great. Thankfully I had antibiotics with me and now that that the course is commenced I pray that by tomorrow he will be feeling a bit better - not pleasant being under the weather and having to prepare for a long haul journey home :(

The rest of the day was quiet to allow Stephen to sleep. Gabriella and I went on our own to our regular haunt to eat - Lucy's Diner. We missed daddy so much but since the staff have got to know us over the last two weeks they were so kind to send me back to the hotel with heated noodle soup for Stephen. Miss Gabriella behaved like a little lady in the restaurant. She ate all of her rice dish, soup and as a treat she enjoyed a strawberry milkshake. On return to the hotel Stephen was feeling a wee bit better so we bathed Gabriella and following a short time of play, they are both off to the land of nod....allowing me some time to write up today's blog.

Off to the British Consulate tomorrow to (hopefully) pick up Gabriella's visa that will allow us to fly home with her on Saturday - only one day's holiday left and then HOME TIME!

Speak soon
Caroline, Stephen & Gabriella XXX


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  1. Unknown12 September 2013 at 10:31

    Get well soon Stephen xx

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  2. Unknown12 September 2013 at 11:23

    Aww....hope Stephen's feeling better by tomorrow....not nice being ill when you're away from home but hopefully the antibiotics will do the trick!! Lookin cool Gabriella :) Take care xx

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  3. Karen12 September 2013 at 12:47

    Stephen - with 2 nurses to look after you'll be on your feet in no time! Get well soon Stephen and stay well Gabriella and Caroline. One. Day. Left!!

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  4. Unknown12 September 2013 at 12:51

    Hope you feel better soon, Stephen.
    Looking forward to seeing you all before too long!
    Love Pamela x

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  5. Unknown12 September 2013 at 14:03

    So sorry to hear Stephen sick, hope antibiotic kicks in and yourself and Gabriella stay well for journey home. Just one more day to Home Sweet Home! Hope you get visa sorted tomorrow and you get packed up ok, would imagine you and Gabriella might have to sit on the cases to get them closed! So long as you all have safe trip home that is the main thing hope Gabriella manages to sleep and enjoys the excitement of being on an airplane. Glad you have had good couple of days, the safari looked fabulous, I always love a family day at the zoo but don't think Belfast Zoo will be any match for your safari. Hope Stephen makes speedy recovery and thank u for keeping your blog so up to date it has been amazing to share this last 2weeks with you all, look forward to see u all soon, have a safe journey home love and prayers The Wallaces XO

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