Communicating in the third world
Its been several days since Kasih and her Mum left for Manado for tests. We are still waiting to hear back on those…
In our world we take it for granted that communication is swift and easy – I type this blog post and its instantly available online published and away we go…. But for Kasih and family, and for the medical clinic on HalmaHera, things are very different. Travel and communication require so much more planning and preparation.
Whilst we were at the clinic they showed us the “mobile phone tower” – to get phone coverage you drive 20 minutes from the clinic and literally climb up into a tree – some decent soul built a ladder and platform a while back – you can just get reception up the tree, but groundside, nothing….
Email requires a trip into town – about an hour drive to an ‘internet café’….
We are learning and seeing that things take time – that no news is good news, and so we are waiting on Kasih’s results back and to hear that things are OK – please pray that Kasih’s tests are all good – strong heart and body are essential for her to travel to Adelaide to receive the surgery….
I will check back in with more information as soon as I hear….
Until then…
Lisa
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