All our Bible students were in uniform today for the first time... well, at least those who have their uniforms. Some haven't paid for them yet but will and then get them. Anyway, it was a small class today with only 5 students in my fist year Bible College class so I was just going to play hangman or something (with OT terms) but 3 of my 4 children are sick. So, I said, no OT class today, hangman or otherwise, I've got 3 sick kids and I want to go home.
One of the students stood up and said, "Ma'am, before you go, we want to pray for your girls."
:)
I love my students...
Showing posts with label sick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sick. Show all posts
Friday, August 20, 2010
Monday, June 08, 2009
Our Semi-Vacation
Since P.'s Passport appointment was scheduled for June 3rd in Bombay we decided to take the whole family there for four days as a little vacation since we didn't go anywhere this summer. It was a hassle and our hotel room was Way Too Small and everything was really expensive. But, we went to Essel World ("Asia's Largest Water Park") and the girls had a great time swimming and playing in the pools. I mostly tried to keep my pasty white skin out of the sun and the skeevy water off my head.*
P's American citizenship interview went very smoothly with the only glitch being that O.'s name was different on all three of the main documents. We ended up writing an affidavit stating that O. is known by ALL these names but prefers to go by ... and everyone was happy. I got notified by the consulate today that P.'s passport has already arrived there and they will be sending it to me by courier very soon.
The whole names thing in India is kind of funny. A man in front of us was trying to fill up the form for his son's passport renewal and was talking with the American woman behind the booth.
Consulate Lady: You need to write your wife's maiden name here.
Man: Ah yes, but you see in Indian culture the woman uses her father's or husband's name as her middle or maiden name.
Consulate Lady: But it says "Maiden Name."
Man: O-kay.
Those silly Americans. Such sticklers for the rules.
We also got to go to a small aquarium one day. Did I mention small? The names of the fish and descriptions were hand written. That was amusing. But not as amusing as the description of a weird fish from the Amazon who feeds on "live fish and raw shrimp."
So, all in all, it wasn't, say, Hawaii, but the girls enjoyed themselves and I got to eat lots of chocolate croissants from the bakery near our hotel. Definitely worth the trip.
*I did end up with a nasty infection that sent me to the doctor on Saturday. I'm convinced it was from the water park water...
P's American citizenship interview went very smoothly with the only glitch being that O.'s name was different on all three of the main documents. We ended up writing an affidavit stating that O. is known by ALL these names but prefers to go by ... and everyone was happy. I got notified by the consulate today that P.'s passport has already arrived there and they will be sending it to me by courier very soon.
The whole names thing in India is kind of funny. A man in front of us was trying to fill up the form for his son's passport renewal and was talking with the American woman behind the booth.
Consulate Lady: You need to write your wife's maiden name here.
Man: Ah yes, but you see in Indian culture the woman uses her father's or husband's name as her middle or maiden name.
Consulate Lady: But it says "Maiden Name."
Man: O-kay.
Those silly Americans. Such sticklers for the rules.
We also got to go to a small aquarium one day. Did I mention small? The names of the fish and descriptions were hand written. That was amusing. But not as amusing as the description of a weird fish from the Amazon who feeds on "live fish and raw shrimp."
So, all in all, it wasn't, say, Hawaii, but the girls enjoyed themselves and I got to eat lots of chocolate croissants from the bakery near our hotel. Definitely worth the trip.
*I did end up with a nasty infection that sent me to the doctor on Saturday. I'm convinced it was from the water park water...
Saturday, May 16, 2009
The Typhoid Story
As you know we were afflicted with a nasty virus last week in the O. household. By last Friday I started with the headache and then in the middle of the night the vomiting started. Ewww. So it was that E. and I spent all Saturday and Sunday in bed with unpleasant symptoms. Green vomiting, throbbing head, dizziness, etc...
By Monday morning I could actually get out of bed and made it to the doctor. She had me go for a blood test and urine test (that took a while since I was dehydrated and I nurse AND I spilled the first vial down the toilet.)
Finally, I was back in the doctor's office with the reports.
Dr.: Ohhh! (dramatic pause)
Me: Well, I do feel really bad.
Dr.: And Hepatitis. +1!
Me.: Huh.
Dr.: Oh, this is strange, do you have any Diabetes in your family?
Well, three was enough for me. I got admitted for three days and after subsequent blood tests was cleared of the Diabetes (I hadn't eaten for many days) and the Hepatitis was just "on the way", not fully developed.
I had constant IV drips of meds in my hand for 3 days, it was painful and uncomfortable and my hand is still quite swollen, but at least, somewhat useful again.
I am on bed rest and meds at home and go back for a check up on Tuesday. I feel pretty weak and still kind of headachy. I think I got the same virus as everyone else and that wore down my immunities so that the Typhoid could jump on and have its evil way with me. It was just waiting in the wings somewhere in my body for a chance to attack. Kind of like in a horror movie.(This is my medical opinion. Loads of people have had this virus and I'm the only one with Typhoid.)
Thanks to all who prayed and wrote. Keep praying.
By Monday morning I could actually get out of bed and made it to the doctor. She had me go for a blood test and urine test (that took a while since I was dehydrated and I nurse AND I spilled the first vial down the toilet.)
Finally, I was back in the doctor's office with the reports.
Dr.: Ohhh! (dramatic pause)
Me: Well, I do feel really bad.
Dr.: And Hepatitis. +1!
Me.: Huh.
Dr.: Oh, this is strange, do you have any Diabetes in your family?
Well, three was enough for me. I got admitted for three days and after subsequent blood tests was cleared of the Diabetes (I hadn't eaten for many days) and the Hepatitis was just "on the way", not fully developed.
I had constant IV drips of meds in my hand for 3 days, it was painful and uncomfortable and my hand is still quite swollen, but at least, somewhat useful again.
I am on bed rest and meds at home and go back for a check up on Tuesday. I feel pretty weak and still kind of headachy. I think I got the same virus as everyone else and that wore down my immunities so that the Typhoid could jump on and have its evil way with me. It was just waiting in the wings somewhere in my body for a chance to attack. Kind of like in a horror movie.(This is my medical opinion. Loads of people have had this virus and I'm the only one with Typhoid.)
Thanks to all who prayed and wrote. Keep praying.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
# 5 Was Me
I was admitted in the hospital with Typhoid. Got home today. I'll tell you all about it later.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
One Up, Three Down
As of yesterday G. was feeling much better, Praise the Lord.
As of last night two more kids went down, P. and my 14 year old niece, Kusha. This morning E. got it. Apparently It consists of fever and severe headache, sometimes vomiting. We're not sure what P. has but she's been in obvious pain since last night and has been crying hard and lots for no reason. Possibly, her little head hurts too. I took her to the Dr. today who assured me it was colic and gave me some drops.
Six children (not mentioning adults) remain unscathed in the household. Let's pray we remain that way...
As of last night two more kids went down, P. and my 14 year old niece, Kusha. This morning E. got it. Apparently It consists of fever and severe headache, sometimes vomiting. We're not sure what P. has but she's been in obvious pain since last night and has been crying hard and lots for no reason. Possibly, her little head hurts too. I took her to the Dr. today who assured me it was colic and gave me some drops.
Six children (not mentioning adults) remain unscathed in the household. Let's pray we remain that way...
Monday, May 04, 2009
Hard Knock Life For Me
Not really, but my house is full of little children. Ten children to be precise. O. is away since like forever (who would blame him?) It all wasn't much of a trial til G. got sick. She's two. She has a fever, she feels lousy. Oh dear.
A two year old and a 2 month old together was already plenty.
G. just woke up, cried and smacked herself in the head. I think it hurts.
A two year old and a 2 month old together was already plenty.
G. just woke up, cried and smacked herself in the head. I think it hurts.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Medicine Queen
I was back to the Dr. (a different one) again today. This time for an inner ear infection.
I could feel it coming on since last night and when G. shouted near my ear and it vibrated I knew it was time to get to the ear nose and throat guy. Better not to delay - tomorrow is Sunday.
I could feel it coming on since last night and when G. shouted near my ear and it vibrated I knew it was time to get to the ear nose and throat guy. Better not to delay - tomorrow is Sunday.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Gastritis
That was the diagnosis on Monday. Gastritis.
Acc. to MayoClinic:
"Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of gastritis include:
A gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen that may become either worse or better when you eat
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Belching or bloating
A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating
Weight loss
Acute gastritis occurs suddenly and is more likely to cause nausea and burning pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen. "
Yes, that is me.
The Dr. also informed me that this is due to the monsoon season, I'm having "hormonal fluctuations" and I am also, "genetically not suited to Indian food."
She gave me 10 pills and some vitamin juice.
I am feeling better since yesterday but once again had some bad stomach pain in the afternoon - possibly due to my lunch - read next post.
Acc. to MayoClinic:
"Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of gastritis include:
A gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen that may become either worse or better when you eat
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Belching or bloating
A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating
Weight loss
Acute gastritis occurs suddenly and is more likely to cause nausea and burning pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen. "
Yes, that is me.
The Dr. also informed me that this is due to the monsoon season, I'm having "hormonal fluctuations" and I am also, "genetically not suited to Indian food."
She gave me 10 pills and some vitamin juice.
I am feeling better since yesterday but once again had some bad stomach pain in the afternoon - possibly due to my lunch - read next post.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Stomach Thing
There have been a whole plethora of things I've wanted to blog about over the last several days but due to lack of time and illness I haven't had a chance. Sorry.
I've had a weird stomach thing for the last 9 days and I've felt pretty miserable for most of that time. I'm going to the Dr. in an hour. Enough is enough is enough for goodness sake. I hate feeling lousy.
I've had a weird stomach thing for the last 9 days and I've felt pretty miserable for most of that time. I'm going to the Dr. in an hour. Enough is enough is enough for goodness sake. I hate feeling lousy.
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