S.O.S.

So today while I was at work trying to get everything in place before I leave for two weeks, I received an email entitled "S.O.S."  The email was from the medical clinic at Africa University with a last minute request for supplies that they would like us to bring with us to Zimbabwe.  The list was composed of antifungal drugs/ creams/ gels/ shampoos that are needed by the people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).  Included on the list was Head & Shoulders Shampoo and Selsun Blue Shampoo.  The email went on to explain that a vast majority of PLWHA that they treat develop dermatitis and/or ringworm following their diagnosis and these shampoos/gels/creams help combat these conditions.

Since receiving this email, I have been trying to imagine living conditions where an urgent S.O.S. is needed for dandruff shampoo.  In four days, I will no longer need to imagine. 

Off to shampoo aisle and then to continue (finish?) packing.

Just over 32 hours till the first flight...