Well here I am just shy of 36 hours after being told that I have a nasty little critter in my blood and I feel fine. The meds that I was given must pack a good wallop. I went into work this morning and made it til about 4:30. Got a few SOP duties wrapped up and shipped which was a great feeling. Kahler took on the management meeting like a tank and I walked through the delightful little shower that we got this afternoon to the flats.
I walked into the lab this morning and the techs looked at me like I was a ghost. They were all quite surprised that I was out of bed much less at work I think. Moses told me later that it was very good for me to be there and for the techs to see someone come in even with a solid excuse to be absent. He said that 'nobody' (now by this he means my people which means mazungus) is back the day or even week after sometimes. I just told him that I knew that there was a lot of work to be done and I did not want to dump it on him, Kahler, or the other techs. He told me that I was strong. I told him that it was only because I had lots of folks praying for me. He said 'oh yes, the Hand of God was on you for sure'. Other than being an amazing lab manager Moses is a pastor.
Just a touch of a headache is all that I am suffering from and if that was really bugging me I would take something... ok that isn't really true but, it's not that bad. So I am thinking that I finish up the tablets that I have at 60 hour and I suspect that all will ship shape. Going to have to try harder than that malaria! But, please don't.
So my next post will likely conclude my malaria incident and I can check that off my list.
-Plasmodium in my blood: check
Man there is just not that much left to do, ha. Have a great day all of you fantastic people. Thank you again for all of your prayers!
All is well!
WAY TO GO JAKE!
ReplyDeleteYou are setting a new standard for what it means to really care about your job.
Not everyone will respond to your good example, but some will. And THAT is what it takes to change the world.
I was really worried about your safety from the gonzo-satan-macro-serpent lizard and hippos and such. That was totally the wrong worry. The micro-satan critters are the ones to dread.
WAY TO GO JAKE!!
But please. Don't push it. Looking forward to your report that there are no more beasties in your blood.
Love
Uncle Bill
Whew!! So glad that you are starting to feel like yourself again. Way to tell that malaria who's boss ;)
ReplyDeleteAll I have to say is "WooHoo" and "Thank you, Jesus, again"!!!!!
ReplyDelete...and...I love you Sweetheart! xoxoxoxox :)
When Chuck Norris jumps in the water he does not get wet, the water gets Chuck Norris. When Jake Pry gets bitten by a malaria carrying mosquito, the mosquito dies in a satan death lizard grip of despair...
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful to God for holding you in His loving hands.
Love you a bunch.
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