So we had arrived in Barron, WI. Our camper was parked and we were ready for a good week of work.

On Monday morning, we headed to school to do some paperwork (applying to remove conditions on Adi’s Green Card) and set up our tables and workspace. The paperwork ended up taking longer than planned, till around 2. Setting up the work area took a few minutes and work began.

The first signs of trouble began to show with a headache for Astrid.

Day 2 had some work accomplished but one of us spent the day back at the camper.

Day 3 had decreased work and more time at the camper.

Days 4-8 were spent in the camper, in bad health. I made a visit to a walk-in clinic on day 7 but left with not much more info than I had before. We had some low lows but with prayer and way too much Gatorade, we began to mend.

To divert attention away from those unpleasant days, I thought I would describe our work set-up for those who are curious.

Typically we set up in a school classroom with 2 tables. I have an air compressor, sweeper (Miele of course), table risers, work mats, shop towels, Q-tips, and cleaners. Two workspaces for machines and one for cover cleaning are arranged with tools in easy reach. All this fits into two large tubs and a tool chest.

Tools used include screwdrivers, allen wrenches, picks, small pliers, and other various small hand tools.

There… That was much more enjoyable…

Tuesday, the 1st we started to do some work again. Thankfully, Lonnie and Marie let us stay in their guest quarters, allowing us to gain some heathy separation from our FunFinder for a few nights. Being with some people was also a welcome change.

The rest of the week was spent recuperating, working, and enjoying the blessings of normal life.

We got to see Hugues, Amy + Louis on their way back from a trip to the northeast and spend an afternoon together. Indian food and a coffee shop = good times!

After visiting Hillcrest for morning church and a lunch at Jonny and Amy’s, we set off for South Dakota!