It started out blue skies…

[singlepic id=7 w=320 h=240 float=left]We headed for the capital city, blue skies and a clear plan.  Believe it or not, our flight was actually on-time.  Our goals were to renew the kids passports at the embassy, shop for new clothes, visit some close friends having a baby, and get Sarah’s braces removed.   It was great seeing some friends and just “getting away.”  Not far from where we stayed is an “Outlet Store” where we purchased some school clothes and even a bit for Lawrence & Jodie.  Sunday, we attended a expat church in the capital city.  What a blessing to worship in english.  Monday, our family visited the embassy and were finished renewing our passports in less than 30 minutes.  Then we splurged and watched the new “G-Force” Disney movie and ate out.  Tuesday, Jodie and Sarah flew over to a different island to visit the orthodontist.  Sarah got her braces taken out and an impression made for her retainer.  By Wednesday at lunch time Jodie wasn’t feeling well.  This is where things went downhill…

Sarah had an appointment at the orthodontist that evening an hour away.  Jodie toughed it out, but was very sick.  She wanted to get home, but there were no somewhat affordable flights until the next week.  We didn’t know it but she had dengue fever and was much sicker than expected.  She decided to fly to the capital city on Saturday where she could be with friends until the Monday flight home.  She rested at the mission home and waited until Monday to fly home.  On Monday, she was so weak but desperately wanted to get home.  She arrived at the airport before noon, but the airline decided she was too sick to fly.  After giving her IV’s, they finally allowed her on the 6pm flight.  Wouldn’t you know that flight was 1hr late, so Jodie and Sarah didn’t return home until Monday evening.

Ever since Tuesday afternoon she has been improving significantly and is eating and drinking well.  Still very tired though.  Doc says it usually takes 2-3 weeks to get back to normal.  So Lawrence has been playing “Mr Mom.”  Getting food, doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc.  Seth and Sarah have been so helpful.  We thank the Lord for two great children.

p.s. click the “PHOTOS” link above, we finally have some!