[singlepic id=7 w=320 h=240 float=left]We headed for the capital city, blue skies and a clear plan.\u00a0 Believe it or not, our flight was actually on-time.\u00a0 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. \u00a0 It was great seeing some friends and just “getting away.”\u00a0 Not far from where we stayed is an “Outlet Store” where we purchased some school clothes and even a bit for Lawrence & Jodie.\u00a0 Sunday, we attended a expat church in the capital city.\u00a0 What a blessing to worship in english.\u00a0 Monday, our family visited the embassy and were finished renewing our passports in less than 30 minutes.\u00a0 Then we splurged and watched the new “G-Force” Disney movie and ate out.\u00a0 Tuesday, Jodie and Sarah flew over to a different island to visit the orthodontist.\u00a0 Sarah got her braces taken out and an impression made for her retainer.\u00a0 By Wednesday at lunch time Jodie wasn’t feeling well.\u00a0 This is where things went downhill…<\/p>\n
Sarah had an appointment at the orthodontist that evening an hour away.\u00a0 Jodie toughed it out, but was very sick.\u00a0 She wanted to get home, but there were no somewhat affordable flights until the next week.\u00a0 We didn’t know it but she had dengue fever and was much sicker than expected.\u00a0 She decided to fly to the capital city on Saturday where she could be with friends until the Monday flight home.\u00a0 She rested at the mission home and waited until Monday to fly home.\u00a0 On Monday, she was so weak but desperately wanted to get home.\u00a0 She arrived at the airport before noon, but the airline decided she was too sick to fly.\u00a0 After giving her IV’s, they finally allowed her on the 6pm flight.\u00a0 Wouldn’t you know that flight was 1hr late, so Jodie and Sarah didn’t return home until Monday evening.<\/p>\n
Ever since Tuesday afternoon she has been improving significantly and is eating and drinking well.\u00a0 Still very tired though.\u00a0 Doc says it usually takes 2-3 weeks to get back to normal.\u00a0 So Lawrence has been playing “Mr Mom.”\u00a0 Getting food, doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc.\u00a0 Seth and Sarah have been so helpful.\u00a0 We thank the Lord for two great children.<\/p>\n
p.s. click the “PHOTOS” link above, we finally have some!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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