The Gills in Malawi

Esther was a little surprised this week when she contacted her insurance company to find out if they would cover her hospital bill when having her baby in Blantyre.  They said that they would but they strongly advised her against it because if there are any complications after birth the hospitals here are not equiped to deal with it.  The insurance company at one point were willing to send an air ambulance the next day to collect Esther and things seemed to be moving very quickly but on Saturday they were told they could fly on a normal airplane (even though she is now 37 weeks pregnant) under special circumstances.  She will be transported to the airport from Blantyre by ambulance and will fly business class and then will be collected at Jo'burg by ambulance, then transported to the hospital for a check up before goin to my parents house in Benoni.  They left Hope Village today as they have to be ready by 5am in the morning to leave.  So when we next see them, there will be 3!!!  It is sad that she will not be here with us but it is always better to follow the advice of the Doctor!