If I were to post some pictures of what I've been doing over the last 2 weeks or so, they would be pretty boring because I've basically been in bed, either sleeping or reading! Last week I wasn't feeling very well. I was really tired and kinda achey all over. I didn't have a fever, so I didn't worry about it too much, but by Monday my head was throbbing constantly and my stomach hurt pretty bad, so Greg took me to the doctor. Kelly had just been diagnosed with malaria (again!), as well as one of our workers, Emmanuel. After a short wait, I found out malaria was my fate as well. A day later Carrie went in because she was feeling the same way I was, and she was diagnosed again as well. I started the treatment prescribed, but by Wednesday afternoon I felt worse than I did on Monday! Greg has discovered this brand new malaria treatment on the market made out of a plant that grows in China, so he picked some up for me and it seems to be working better... on Wednesday, after Greg fell asleep for 3 hours in the middle of the morning, Kelly took him to the doctor and he was diagnosed with malaria as well. In the course of one week, we all dropped like flies... or mosquitoes in this case I guess! Carrie, Kelly & Greg have all pretty much recovered, but for some reason mine seems to be holding on longer. I feel a little bit better today... probably the best I've felt in a week. But I thought I was feeling better on Thursday, too. I woke up Friday morning and it was all back in full force. Malaria is a very strong, complicated sickness that is hard to kill off.
You may be wondering to yourself how we got sick, because you thought we were taking anti-malaria treatments. Well, after we got here, we were told that it wasn't a good idea to stay on an anti-malarial treatment for two years, because of the long term effects on the body. Anti-malaria treatments are not 100% full proof either, so we decided to test our luck and take our chances.
I know a lot of people at home have been praying for healing for me, and I appreciate that so much! Please keep the prayers coming, as I don't feel like I'm outa the woods, yet! :)
Blessings,
Alita
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We are and will continue to pray. On saturday morning at 3:30, when I received Greg's email saying you all had malaria, I just lost it. Wow, my kids, and all of you have it. Then I remembered Greg said that you had almost a 100 percent chance of getting it. So God, please heal my kids, all of them. Hugs and prayers for you all.
We are having what is called faith-promise at our church this weekend. It is for missions, and all of you are sick in a land way to far away, but I am proud of each of you. Praying for your health and continued protection as you do His will. Love Padre, Greg's Dad
Dearest Alita,
I have just finished reading all your current blogs... I share your joys, and most definitely your burdens, for these beautiful people in this far away land. I pray that God is your constant comfort and assurance...otherwise I'm sure your heart would break.
:-) I am anxious for you to feel better; much prayer about that. All my love, Mom
Everyone asked about you at church today....so many care and pray and wonder what is your daily quest!
God bless you my dear, for health and joy!
poor Alita, Malaria isn't fun... I emailed greg earlier and he told me about the car though, and told me to check out your blog. Feildon is awesome... and I am glad you have a better car! feel better!
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