Thursday was a quiet, but busy day at Shiloh.  Quiet because our Team consisted of only Guy.  Both Francis and Doris were unable to join us.  Each are struggling through typhoid, coming in for a few hours per day when they have the strength, staying home in bed when they cannot do anything.  Unfortunately, we've all had typhoid.  We understand  just how dreadful it is.  

But with a Team of one, plus God, we were able to accomplish a lot.  Shortly after feeding breakfast to guests in the house, we returned to the Spring Cleaning Adventure.  Can't remember when Spring Cleaning drug on into May before, but we can only work in and around the edges of other activities here at Shiloh.  We do what we can, when we can. Eventually the Harmattan grit and grime with be a fading memory, and every corner of Shiloh will once again sparkle.  We've finished with the living room, the dining room, the front hallway, and now the back hallway.  Each location takes from two to five or even six days of serious cleaning. Curtains come down and are washed. Even mattress pads, mosquito nets, and bedspreads are washed. In addition to cleaning, we remove everything from all cupboards and drawers, clean everything inside and out, and each item must justify it's existence before being put back in place.  Harmattan dirt seeps through the cracks and is hiding everywhere, even inside hutches and dresser drawers.   It's a big job, but one that I really enjoy doing.  And the finished product is well worth the effort.