So today was an awful day. I woke up at 4:30 a.m. sicker than sick. Between then and about 7 I threw up about 4 times. The rest of the day I had a headache and threw up another 4 times. Vickie and I talked and we've figured it's probably because of heat poisoning or something.
The worst part about this day however, was that every time I started getting sick I just wanted to be home...and knew I wouldn't be for another 5 weeks (which right now, to me, seems like an eternity). I know I'm mostly feeling that way right now because I'm sick and I haven't thought about anything else. But every once in a while, besides today, I've still been having a real hard time with that. I can't figure it out. It's not like I'm by myself in the middle of nowhere or even gone for a longer period of time than normal. I would've been gone from home longer than what it's been to this point and probably wouldn't have thought twice about being home sick. So please, PLEASE keep me in your prayers. I really just need to focus on what God has me here for and how he wants to use me and nothing else.
So tonight, while I'm asleep, you will be wide awake; please be praying that I will sleep peacefully, that my health will be restored, and really that my spirit will be refreshed and excited to go. That is solely what I desire for prayer tonight.
I love you all dearly!
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ReplyDeleteMy poor friend :( I am sorry that you are physically sick and emotionally sick. We are praying for you! If what you have is sun/heat poisoning make sure you keep your electrolites up, that means drink stuff like gatorade and eat salty crackers cause you are losing a lot of your electrolites through sweating and those help you combat the effects of the heat and sun. I had one day of bad sun poisoning in Guatemala, So I hope that is your ONE day and that you get better tomorrow. Love ya <3
ReplyDeleteMy friend! I am so sorry you are sick :( this made me cry...but you know that there are about a million (give or take a few) people here who love you and are praying for you! I hope you are sleeping well right now and that when you wake up in a few hours, you will be well again. And do what Lisa said ;) electrolytes and whatnot. All good things. Feel better! And keep doing amazing things for those beautiful little kiddies over there! Give them enough love for the both of us, k? Be safe and remember...
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My Darling girl. I have sick babies tonight. Owie has pneumonia and you are suffering and both are too far away! Well, I know that God is with you and Owie and that brings me comfort. He knows you better than I. Remember when Joel had sun poisoning. It didn't last long, but keep hydrated. I look forward to hearing your voice tomorrow. You are surrounded by love in the US and in Africa. You will be stronger after all of this!! Imagine us there with you. We love you. MOM&DAD
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