4. July 15,1967 New York City
Sun. July 15 Dear Folks, We are through another week. I had my medical exam last Tuesday and the doctor said I was in good shape...got three of the immunization shots and felt pretty bad the next day, but was better the day after. Frank had his exam last week...had to have the ulcer x-rayed, and has to go on a bland diet for a while until more healing appears. We figured it was much better because he hadn't had too much pain this spring. The kids get their first batch of shots tomorrow. There are at least a dozen shots to take altogether. During the week we had another health lecture on water, mild, etc. Must never drink any water or mild that has not been boiled...can't even trust an egg unless you've raised the chicken yourself! I can see where we need a more extensive farm than the one we had! This week also saw us learn to count to one million in Swahili, learn all the greetings, how to ask what one's name is and where you are from, and word...